Developmental Academy Program
The North Star FC Developmental Academy offers a competitive, growth-focused environment for players ages U9 to U19 who are committed to improving their skills and competing at a high level. This program serves as the tier just below our Academy level and provides excellent training and competition for developing players.
Each age group typically features 2–3 teams, allowing us to place players in the best environment for their growth and playing experience. Our Developmental Academy teams compete in strong local leagues, including the Southeast Minnesota Soccer League (SMSL), Minnesota Academy League, and the Metro Alliance League.
Players will be in an environment that fosters player development with age-specific and structured training sessions. All overseen by our high quality, advanced licensed full time coaching department. The focus is on continued technical improvement, tactical understanding, and preparing players for future opportunities within the club or beyond.
Whether you’re aiming to move into the Academy program or simply want a strong soccer experience with balanced commitment, the Developmental Academy is a great fit.
By joining you will receive the following benefits:
- United States Soccer Licensed Coach or a Tetra Brazil Licensed Coach for each team. We ask all our coaches to become licensed with the entry level grassroots course. Most coaches go beyond the grassroots and attain higher level licensure.
- Senior Staff Coaches for each age group- these professional coaches have advanced degrees in coaching. Currently on staff we have the two A-licensed Professional Coaches and 3 B-license coaches.
- Senior Goalkeeper Coach to work with all teams and offer private keeper sessions.
- Winter team training for all teams.
- Players will have the ability to play at the highest levels in the state
- Team Training Fields
Practice Information
Teams will will start training at the end of February.
U9-U12 will be at Rush World and U13 and older will be at the RCTC Dome.
Due to the complexity of the schedule with other groups, practice sessions will rotate nights. Once we know the number of teams, we will update the schedule. We aim for each team to have 2 practices a week, but that is not always the case.
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Once the league comes out with the game nights, we will be able to determine the practice nights. We will update this webpage as soon as we have the information.
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Teams will practice 2 times per week with generally 1 game per week starting in late April.
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Games usually conclude end of June or early July.
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Practice location will be determined by the coach and senior coaching staff.
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Time of the practice usually falls between 5:30 or 7:00pm for a start time. Duration of practice will be dependant on the age group
2018 → U8
2017 → U9
2016 → U10
2015 → U11
2014 → U12
2013 → U13
2012 → U14
2011 → U15
2010 → U16
2009 → U17
2008 → U18
The season will run end of February-through early July.
Once we have confirmation dates for indoor times we will communicate this with all families.
Starting in Fall 2025, we will be in a new uniform cycle so all players will need to order new kits.
If you have questions, please see our Uniforms page and Uniform FAQ's section.
Cost
- $625/ player
- $675/player
Cost include the following expenses:
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All tournament costs are included in registration fee.
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Indoor and outdoor field rentals
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Referees for League games
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Player Secondary Insurance
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Office Expenses
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League fees
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Coaching Pay
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Equipment
Need Financial Assistance? We're Here to Help.
At North Star FC, we believe every child should have the opportunity to play, regardless of financial circumstances. If you need assistance, we offer a Financial Aid option during registration through PlayMetrics.
To apply:
- Log in to PlayMetrics and begin the registration process.
- Click on the "Financial Aid" tab before completing your registration.
- Submit your application with the required information.
Once submitted, your request will be reviewed by our team. You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved or denied. After receiving a decision, you may proceed with registering for the program.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, don’t hesitate to contact us.
At North Star FC, we offer multiple levels of play within each age group to ensure every player is placed in the best environment for their development.
Player placement is determined through coach evaluations and tryouts. While tryouts are not mandatory, they are highly encouraged, as they provide valuable insight for our selection committee when forming teams.
To register for tryouts, simply complete your 2026 season registration.
Click to Register – Opens June 1st
