this is where it starts
The first time they trap a ball. The first time they score. The first time they don't want to leave the field. Future Eclipse is built for that moment.
Some kids arrive already obsessed. Some arrive curious. By the end of the first practice, most are the same — running around with a huge smile, asking when they get to come back.
That's what Future Eclipse is for.
Players ages 4 to 8 practice twice a week with Eclipse staff coaches in small groups, learning real skills through games and movement — not drills in a line. There are no separate game days, no weekend commitments, and no pressure. Just soccer, twice a week, with their friends.
The techniques we teach at U5 are the same foundation our competitive players started with. But at this age, the most important thing we can do is make sure they love it. Everything else follows from that.
futures age group birth date ranges (2026-27)
U5 August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
U6 August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
U7 August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
U8 August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
u5, u6, u7 - futures
These are the explorers. At this age soccer is about touching the ball as much as possible, figuring out what their feet can do, and playing with their friends. Every practice ends with a small-sided game. No score is kept.
What it looks like: Two practices per week with their group. Small fields, small goals, maximum touches. 3v3 and 4v4 games built into every session — no separate game days.
Season options: Standard Year (Summer, Fall, and Spring) or individual seasons — Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring.
Commitment: Flexible. We know kids this age are trying everything. Come for a season, see what happens.
Summer 2026 Schedule:
Tue/Thur 3:30p - 4:45pm @ Wilder 4
u8 - futures
U8 players get everything the younger groups get — the fun, the games, the great coaches — with a bit more structure added in. At this age kids are ready for more, and we give it to them without losing what makes Future Eclipse what it is.
The training is more technical, the concepts are more developed, and by the end of the year they're ready for whatever comes next — whether that's Eclipse Development or competitive tryouts.
What it looks like: Two practices per week with dedicated coaching. Small-sided games with more tactical concepts and an introduction to positional play and teamwork.
Season options: Standard Year (Summer, Fall, and Spring) or individual seasons — Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring.
Commitment: Flexible — same as the younger groups. No pressure, no locked-in path.
Summer 2026 Schedule: Tue/Thur 4:45p - 6:00pm @ Wilder 4
what to expect
the coaches
Every Future Eclipse session is led by Eclipse staff coaches — the same coaches who work with our competitive teams. They know how to teach the game, and they know how to work with kids this age. Expect patience, energy, and a lot of enthusiasm.
weekends are mostly yours
Games are built into practice time, so there's no weekly weekend commitment. We occasionally offer optional scrimmages and play days on weekends — always optional, never required. Want to play rec soccer through LMYA or OYA on top of Future Eclipse? Go for it. We'll never require it.
real skills, real fun
These aren't opposites. Your kid will leave Future Eclipse with better technique than when they started — and they'll have had a great time getting there.
ready to get started?
No tryouts. Sign-ups open year-round. Players ages 4-8 can join Future Eclipse at any point in the year.
Summer/Fall/Spring Package — $1,400 Best value. Covers three seasons of training.
- Summer 2026: June 8 – August 9
- Fall 2026: August 10 – October 31
- Spring 2027: March & April 2027
Individual Seasons
- Summer 2026 — $475
- Fall 2026 — $625
- Winter 2026-27 — $400 (optional add-on)
- Spring 2027 — $450
