SFC Commitment
SFC New England’s commitment to our players is to provide them with the best coaching available in a professional, elite player environment. The SFC coaching staff focuses on the 4 pillars of soccer development and is committed to developing each player’s technique (ball mastery), tactical understanding, physical component and the psychological dimension of athletics. All players will be treated fairly and SFC New England expects that all players will conduct themselves in accordance with the SFC New England Code of Conduct.
Team selection and playing time will be based on ability, attitude and performance during practices and games. All decisions are made with the team in mind and the SFC coaching staff are committed to doing what is best for the team and the club. Our body of coaching staff is very approachable and open to dialogue with players about areas of improvement and playing time. Our club encourages dialogue between our players and staff and views this dialogue as opportunities for growth and maturation for our players and teams.
SFC Game and Training Information
Fall Season: November
- There is no fall season for players in 9th-12th grade
- Teams may compete in a November College Showcase Tournament
Winter Season: January – March
- All SFC teams (U15 – U18) will train indoors once per week
- SFC teams will also compete in an indoor league, playing one game per week or an additional day of training
- Teams will do a strength and conditioning program at MBSC
Spring Season: April – June
- All SFC teams (U15 – U18) compete in the NEP – Games on Sunday’s from April – June (includes games both Sundays of April vacation, players are expected to be available)
- SFC teams train 2x per week (weekdays)
NEP U17-U18
Game size: 11v11
Game length: 2×45 min
Substitution Rules:
- When a player is substituted from a half they are NOT allowed to return to play that same half.
- If a player is substituted in the first half, they are eligible to return to the second half.
- The only time it is recommended that a player return in the same half of play is if a team mate is injured and all other subs have been used.
NEP U15-U16
Game size: 11v11
Game length: 2×40 min
Substitution Rules:
- When a player is substituted from a half they are NOT allowed to return to play that same half.
- If a player is substituted in the first half, they are eligible to return to the second half.
- The only time it is recommended that a player return in the same half of play is if a team mate is injured and all other subs have been used.
SFC Fees
Two tournaments per year are included in the Player Fee for U15 – U18 age groups.
- November College Showcase
- March College Showcase
- Memorial Day Weekend College Showcase
*There may be additional fees due if teams elect to participate in other tournaments.
