The FCCA recreational soccer program does not require trying out, but merely signing up. Every player who signs up within the registration period is guaranteed a spot in our program. If you are a late registrant please contact the FCCA office at 704-597-5150 and we will work to add your child to the program. If this is a player’s first time with FCCA, a copy of their birth certificate (or passport) must accompany the registration form along with full payment. In an effort to open soccer to all those interested, FCCA offers a limited number of registration dues assistance packages for those in need of financial assistance. Please contact the FCCA office if assistance is needed.

There are two registration periods each year. For the fall season, registration begins in early May and runs through to the month of September. Registration for the spring season begins in late-November and continues through early April.

In an effort to further the soccer development of all the children in our program, the program offers skills sessions, mini-camps, festivals and other special events throughout the season and we encourage all our participants to take part.

All players who participate in the FCCA recreation program receive a commemorative medal.

The FCCA recreation program  provides quality elite coaching and  exposure to collegiate soccer players and staff who in turn serve as incredible role models to the youth of our club.

 Executive Director Shane Carew alongside his Directors of Coaching has assembled one of the finest recreation staff in the region.  

“Our recreation program is the introductory level of the game for many children in our community. FCCA is proud to have forged strong relationships with the three local academic institutions in our community through UNC Charlotte, Pfeiffer University and, Catawba College. It is the hope of FCCA to develop a true love of the game of soccer in our youth and we are privileged to be able to do so by providing some of the finest coaching staff and role models in the region.”

Carew has selected UNCC Assistant coach Kyle Gookins and Scott Wolfe the Varisty Coack of Hickory Ridge High School to head up the Cabarrus recreation program, Catawba Assistant coach Frank Cardelle to head up the Rowan program, Pfeiffer Men’s soccer coach Ken Hassler to head up the Stanley County program.

The FCCA recreation program provides a curriculum that is appropriate for each age and each stage of cognitive, physical and social development.

The teams in our program play in smaller-side games, which means there will be fewer players on the field at a time and therefore each player will have a lot more touches on the ball. The more touches a player gets, the more times the player can experiment, be creative, gain confidence, and just become a better all round player.

FCCA recreation players practice twice per week in a pool training environment under the guidance of a curriculum that emphasizes skill development in a fun and positive atmosphere.

Small-sided games are implemented on Saturday mornings and throughout the recreation season FCCA recreation programs participate in intra-club festivals. They will participate in two to four festivals per year. Details on the curriculum, practice schedule and event schedule can be found in the links throughout the website.

FCCA Recreation Festivals

Throughout the recreation season multiple FCCA Recreation festivals of soccer are conducted. FCCA festivals of soccer unite all four FCCA recreation programs for a unique day of fun and rewarding soccer experience. Through successful planning, organization and with the implementation of the FCCA recreation program goals, FCCA recreation players have a unique opportunity to showcase their new acquired skills in intra-club festivals of soccer. Our festivals include sided games against our sister recreation programs, annual parent verses kids game and plenty of smiles all round are guaranteed.