EBSC Futures Program

The Futures division is designed for players U3 – U7 and focuses on following standards set forth by U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives put into place in 2017. In this age range, the programs focus on developing skills and abilities in our young players, building and growing their comfort with the soccer ball. Success requires a long-term approach and commitment to player’s growth. At this stage, individual development, introduction to a team environment and a fun soccer experience is the priority. At EBSC, the Futures program is where relationships with players, parents and families are built and developed as you progress through our club!

Cub Club (U3 - U4)

The Cub Club program is for East Brunswick’s youngest players, and is an introduction to the game of soccer. .   The program is designed to focus on an initial introduction to soccer and developing gross motor skills along with basic individual soccer skills. Training occurs once per week on Saturday mornings. The session will be 1 hour long.   

Superstars (U5 and U6)

The Superstars programs are for our U5 (Junior Superstars) and U6 (Senior Superstars) aged players.    Along with our training partner, we aim to have our Travel Division assist parent volunteer coaches.  Weekly training sessions are on Saturday mornings only. These age groups focus on skills with and without the soccer ball as well as developing movement and coordination. The focus is on the individual player and getting many touches on the ball during the training session. Ultimately, the objective is to have FUN while playing the game of soccer.  

Development Program (U7)

Our U7 group is also geared towards player development, and ball mastery will be the main focus for these players.  Rules of the game and basic soccer principles will be introduced as team play becomes more of a focus. The U7 age group will have a weekly small-sided (5v5) game, in addition to a weekly training session with their coaches and our  training partner. Games are  on Saturdays and will be coached by parent volunteers. The U7 games are played as follows:

• Players: 5v5 
• Time: 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
• Fields: small-sided
• Ball: size 3
• Substitutions: at any stoppage of play
• Referees: none
• Coaches: one coach per team permitted on field with players
• Offside Rule: not enforced
• Restarts:  players start to learn kick-offs, throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kick restarts.

Advanced Training Program (U7 and U8)

EBSC also provides an advanced training program for players that are determined to be appropriate for a more competitive level of play.  Coaches and trainers will identify players that are appropriate for this atmosphere around week 3.  The advanced training is offered to players in the U7 and U8 age groups and includes an additional weeknight training session.  There is an additional cost for this program.  These opportunities are designed with the advanced player in mind and will better prepare them for travel level soccer which begins at the U8 age level. This program can include tournaments, festivals and scrimmages in a more competitive environment in and around central New Jersey.

Futures Program Contact: 

Email: vpfutures@ebsoccer.com