BOYS Academy

 

COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAM

for boys ages 12-18 born 2012-2006

 

Our premier development program for the player who is looking for the best competition and training environment.

Capital FC’s Boys Academy Program is for players U13 to U19 who are looking for top level training and competition alongside players of similar commitment level to the sport.

The program consists of 6 Boys Teams birth years 2012 to 2006 and is designed to prepare players for college soccer and Capital FC’s USL Teams.

CAPTIAL FC’S ELITE PLAYER PATHWAY

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

 

3x Week Training from CFC’s licensed, senior coaching staff

Players train three times a week with US-Soccer Licensed coaching staff.

Players will have 1/2 a field to train on year round at Pioneer Sports Park, CFC’s newly renovated training facility.

Other Benefits include:

  • Access to CFC College Advisor

  • Larger player pools to ensure the training environment is always challenging

  • Curriculum-based session planning

  • Games filmed through Veo available to assist with College Recruiting Process

Premier regional and national competition through the ECNL REGIONAL League

Teams compete in the Elite Clubs National League - Pacific Northwest Regional League as their primary source for playing games. They will also play in OYSA’s Premier Leagues

These leagues provide both high quality, regional competition, as well as showcase opportunities with college coaches in attendance.

All-inclusive pricing

We’ve designed our Academy program so that you know from the start what the financial commitment will be and can make plans accordingly.

The club fee includes all costs for coaching expenses, uniforms, equipment, tournament entry fees, league fees, futsal/indoor soccer league/training fees, and facility fees.

For tournaments that require travel, travel expenses are handled at the team level with support from the club. See below for approximate travel costs associated with each tournament/travel experience. Many teams will work to offset these costs through fundraising and sponsorship.

Not sure if you can afford it? Our club is deeply committed to making sure finances are not a barrier to participation and have many ways to help offset these costs.

learn about our scholarship and fee reduction programs
 

Is this the right program for my child?

  • The program is for players in birth years 2012 to 2006.

  • $175/mo for June-May + $100 annual membership

    The club fee includes all costs for coaching expenses, uniforms, equipment, tournament entry fees, league fees, indoor soccer league/training fees, and facility fees.

    For games and tournaments that require travel, travel expenses are handled at the team level with support from the club. See below for approximate travel costs associated with each tournament/travel experience. Many teams will work to offset these costs through fundraising and sponsorship.

    Approximate cost per player for travel (includes hotel, ground/air transportation, and food) IF participating in all tournaments:

    U13-14: $2,500-3,000

    U15-19: $2,500-6,000

    Scholarships of up to 75% of the fee are available for families based on need.

    We have many other tools to help make this affordable for families. You can find them by clicking here.

  • This program is for committed players who have shown skill and potential for future growth. Nearly all players have aspirations for playing beyond high school.

    Players are selected for this program based on evaluations performed by staff, and the best players from the club who would like this level of commitment participate with these teams.

  • Season Length:

    U13-14: 12 months, with several breaks built into the season. 40 weeks total.

    U15-19: 9 months, with time off to participate in High School Soccer Season

    Practices: 3 practices per week (1 to 1:30 hour length)

    Tournaments/Events: See plan overview for list of events and showcases. These vary by gender and age group and are subject to change by the league.

    League Play: Boys teams participate in the Elite Clubs National League, with crossover weekends with Washington and Idaho teams scheduled in the summer and winter. U13-14 Boys will also participate in OYSA Premier League Play in the Fall with 1-2 games per weekend on Saturdays and Sundays.

    Cup Play: OYSA State Cup play after the Spring Season in April/May for U13-14 Boys and teams.

    Teams may qualify for ECNL National Tournament depending on league results.

    Tleams may qualify for USYS Region IV Regionals depending on league and/or cup results.

  • Practices are held at Capital FC’s Complex, Pioneer Sports Park.

    League games are played home and away within OYSA’s premier division for U13-14 Boys in the fall and U13-19 Girls. This include teams mostly from the Portland area but may include one or two trips to Bend or Medford depending on who is participating in the league.

    League games within Elite Clubs National League will be played in Oregon, Washington and potentially Idaho. Teams should expect 1-2 trips to Seattle and 1-2 trip to Boise throughout the year.

    Showcase Events occur throughout the year and take the place of traditional tournaments.

    Schedules for the Academy leagues do not come out until August and are subject to change. Based on our experience in years past, teams should expect the following:

    U13-14 Boys should expect to play 1 Regional Showcase Event in the Fall that will require a plane flight.

    U15-17 Boys should expect to play 1 Regional Showcase Event and 1 National Showcase Event that will both require a plane flight.

    U19 Boys should expect to play 1 National Showcase Event in the Winter that will require a plane flight.

BOYS 2024-2025 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

League schedules do not come out until August and are subject to change, but here is a general idea of what you can expect for the year.

 

SUMMER

MAY

Tryouts, teams formed. Training begins the end of May

Organizational Meeting Details:

When: Thursday, May 16th from 7-8 pm

Where: East Salem Community Center (1850 45th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305)

JUNE

21-23 - Capital Cup (Salem, OR)

  • Who: U13-U19 Boys who do not qualify for regional event

  • no additional Cost

25-July 1 - ECNL/USYS Regional Event (Location)*

  • Who: U13-U19 Boys teams who qualify

  • Approximate travel cost per player $1,000-1,200 (includes hotel, ground/air transportation, and food)

  • NOTE: This event is for the 23-24 roster.

JULY

July 19-21 - adidas Beaverton Cup (Beaverton, OR)

  • Who: U13-U19 Boys

  • No additional cost

All teams take 2-3 week break after July tournament

AUGUST

U15-19 Teams Return to HS Soccer

31-Sept 2 - Cherry City Cup (Salem, OR)

  • Who: U13-15 Boys

  • No additional cost

 

FALL

HS Teams off for fall with local schools.

SEPTEMBER

7 - Start of U13-14 OYSA League Play. Game play weekly

OCTOBER

OYSA Premier League Games continue

TBD - ECNL Fall Showcase - Regional Event (Location TBD)

  • Who: U13-14 Boys

  • Approximate travel cost per player $1,000-$1,500 depending on location (includes hotel, ground/air transportation, and food)

NOVEMBER

U13-14 OYSA Premier League Games continue

U15-19 Teams Return from HS Soccer

WINTER

DECEMBER

TBD - ECNL Winter Showcase (Location TBD)

  • Who: U15-U19 Boys

  • Approximate travel cost per player $1,000-1,200

JANUARY

League Play Begins

FEBRUARY

League Play Continues

TBD - ECNL Spring Showcase (Location TBD)

  • Who: U15-U17 Boys

  • Approximate travel cost per player $1,000-1,200

 

SPRING

MARCH

League Play Continues

Date TBD - Academy League Weekend (Salem or Boise)

  • Who: U13-19 Boys

  • Approximate travel cost per player IF out of town $200-350

APRIL

League Play Continues

OYSA State Cup Play Begins

Date TBD - Academy League Weekend (Salem or Boise)

  • Who: U13-19 Boys

  • Approximate travel cost per player IF out of town $200-350

May

OYSA State Cup Finals

End of Season and Player Placements for following year

OTHER INFORMATION

CONCLUSION OF SEASON

At the conclusion of the spring component, all players will then participate in tryouts for the following seasonal year, taking place in May. Players may be assigned to a roster on the Academy Teams, or CFC’s Competitive programs.

BREAKS

Note that there are the following breaks that are built into the season:

  • Summer Break following July tournament

  • Week of Thanksgiving

  • Two weeks of Christmas Break

  • Spring Break

  • Last week of school

  • Any Federal Holiday

  • Any Salem-Keizer School District closure

TEAM, ROSTER SIZE, and PLAYING TIME

Our objective is to form 1 team per age group & per gender with roster equity of between 18-22 players placed per team. Registration for the program is open throughout the year, and rosters will be adjusted accordingly to maximize the development for the players.

COST

$175/mo + $100 annual membership

The club fee includes all costs for coaching expenses, uniforms, equipment, tournament entry fees, league fees, video subscriptions through Veo and HUDL, college advisor, league/training fees, and facility fees.

Scholarships of up to 75% of the fee are available for families based on need.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID

 STAFF

 

TIM KAGEY

BOYS ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Kagey has served as a coach at Capital FC since 2016. He has led Corban University’s Men’s and Women’s soccer teams to success from 2016-2023, and he now serves as Assistant Coach at Western Oregon University.

Kagey has also served as assistant coach of the club’s USL2 side, helping lead them to NW Division Championships in 2017 and 2021, as well as a Western Conference Championship in 2022.

In 2022, Kagey led the 2004/05 Boys to the club’s first National Championship in the Elite Academy National Tournament in Dallas, Texas.

Kagey holds his USSF “B” Coaching License

Martin Maldonado

ASSOCIATE BOYS ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Martin joined CFC in 2020 after working with Westside and United PDX previously. He has a wealth of experience in the soccer world and continues to bring his expertise and energy to the fields and families at CFC.

He currently is a candidate for his USSF “B” Coaching License

JOE WENTWORTH

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Joe Wentworth joined the Capital FC team in 2019. Wentworth has been coaching in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska for nearly 20 years.

Previously, Wentworth served as Alaska Youth Soccer Technical Director and Alaska Youth Soccer Director of Coaching.

He holds his United Soccer Coaches “Director of Coaching” Diploma, USSF “A - Youth” License, and is a certified US Soccer Coach Educator (USSF Instructors License).

FAQs

  • Players will be evaluated based on skill level, personality, and potential for development. We recognize that these players have a long developmental road ahead of them.

    Selected players will be asked to make a commitment to the team by making their first payment. If players do not commit within the time, alternates will be offered spots.

    Players are expected to wear a white shirt and black shorts.

  • Players who do not make the Academy team will be evaluated for the competitive programs at the same time, with emphasis on the second day of tryouts.

  • The Academy program includes several elements that are not a part of the competitive program.

    • Extra day of training per week

    • Guaranteed 1/2 a field for training

    • Regional/National Competition

    • Individual Development Plans for each player

    • Access to CFC College Advisor

    • Game filming and platform sharing through HUDL and VEO

    The Academy Program elements have been carefully designed to maximize player development potential.

  • We do encourage players to sample other sports and develop as complete athletes, but it is quite difficult for a player to participate at a higher level in other sports.

    Most players who are a part of the Academy, if they play other sports, do so recreationally or with soccer being the primary sport.

  • Teams will travel in line with our team travel policy, which you can find here.

    Team travel will be facilitated by coach and team managers with support from the club. We expect teams to travel together.

  • The schedule is set by the league, which has a national office and is not on the same calendar as Oregon. All states have slightly different calendars, so we must follow the lead of the league. These schedules are typically not finalized until August.

    We have a good idea of what the commitment will look like, but we don’t always have the final times. Some of these events will change from what is in this schedule.

  • Academy / Pre-Academy trainings will be Tuesday/Thursday/Friday.

    Friday sessions for Academy teams will be a team practice where as Pre-Academy teams will have a technical training session.

    Competitive and Junior Academy teams will train on Monday/Wednesday.

  • No.

    Tryouts will take place over two days with both the Academy team and Competitive teams in mind. Players offered a spot on the Academy team will be contacted after day one of tryouts. Competitive team positions will be offered after day two.

    You can choose to accept or decline your position on either the Academy or Competitive team.

  • Yes, travel is expected, though only 18 players will travel to these showcases.

    This will be determined by skill level and if special circumstances do not allow for a player to make a trip. 

  • Our plan is to have assistant coaches with each group.

  • Game day rosters will be a maximum of 18 players. Though game time is important and is part of each player’s development plan, Academy game time is not guaranteed or equal and is based on performance, character, and attendance.

  • For the Academy, the program cost includes a jersey costs. Players who played in the 22-23 season will keep their jersey for the 23-24 season.

    Additional travel gear (warm up jacket, sweats, backpack) is expected though players are on their own to purchase.

  • Yes absolutely. Time and dates will be announced shortly.

Have more questions? Reach out!

Send us a message via the form, or reach out directly to our program director, Joe Wentworth.

joe@cfcsalem.com
(503) 673-6708