PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Our U9-U10 Foundations teams are designed to teach the players the fundamentals of soccer and to instill a love of the game at an early age.
TEAMS OFFERED: U9-U10 year-round teams. Season begins in July and ends in early June.
PRIMARY TRAINING LOCATIONS: NEBC (Northborough), Melican Middle School (Northborough), Forekicks Marlborough, Hillside School (Marlborough)
PROGRAM OFFERINGS: BEST U9-U10 teams play in club competition and participate in technical and tactical training sessions during fall, winter and spring months. There is a heavy emphasis on individual development at this age, and our Foundations players work with licensed and experienced coaches who are able to provide a broad overview of the game and all positions.
LEAGUE PLAY: New England Club Soccer League (NECSL)
| July Pick-up games | 2 trainings/week | 2 trainings/week | 2 trainings/week |
| August Team Camp | Friday skills training | GK training | Friday skills training |
| | GK training | Optional indoor clinics | GK training |
| | 2 games on Sunday every other week | Optional indoor leagues | 2 games on Sunday every other week |
| | 1 tournament | | 2 tournaments |
GENERAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CLUB FEE: The 2022-23 club fee is based on BEST FC providing a comprehensive scope of services – technical sessions, league play (fall and spring for U14 and under), tactical and physical training, and skills sessions – from August through the beginning of June (for junior academy U8 and junior teams U9-U14) and from mid November through the beginning of June (for senior teams U15-U19).
FINANCIAL AID: BEST FC is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable youth soccer program, accessible to everyone. To be considered for tuition assistance, applicants must complete an application. Applicants must be in good financial standing with the club and their team from prior years. Please send an email to [email protected] to request a Financial Aid Application. Once filled out, please email back to [email protected] for review.
Tournament Fees: Three tournaments are included in the yearly fee.
Uniforms: All players are required to purchase uniform kit items through Soccer.com. The BEST FC uniform kit runs on a two-year cycle and are valid from fall 2021 through spring 2023 (the 2021-22 season and the 2022-23 season). New players to the club will be required to purchase the Adidas uniform package. The package includes the following items: 3 jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 socks, Training Jacket, Training Pants, and Backpack. Uniforms are on a 2-year cycle. For the 2022-2023 season, we will be in year 2. The uniform package is NOT included in the included in the player fees. Further information will be emailed to new players upon acceptance.