Youth Soccer Team
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Youth Soccer Team in Charlotte
Hope Soccer is excited to offer youth soccer in Charlotte for Ages 13 and Under. This team can take younger players who are very advanced and would like to play up, or it could make exceptions for less skilled players, who are not ready to play U14 (Travel). Exceptions can be made on a case per case basis. The team is coed, so it is for boys and girls. This team is for all skill levels. The season is 8 weeks long, which includes atleast 7 games – but typically more because of tournament and double headers.
Ages 4 – 13 | $144 – Full Season | $43 Uniform
FAQ
Where are practices?
All age groups, 4 – 18 will practice in Pineville at Jack D. Hughes Park. It is downtown Pineville, behind the Police Station. Here are Google Maps Directions
What day/time is practice?
Practices will be either on Monday or Wednesday.
U13 teams will practice 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Where are games?
For ages, 12 and 13, or U13, all games are in Pineville, at the same field where we practice. Our league is simple! Everything is in one place! Google Maps Directions
What time are games?
Our games can be either on Friday nights anytime between 5:45pm and 8:45pm. Or, they could be on Saturdays, anytime between 3pm and 9pm. U13s usually get on the field towards the end of the night, or 6pm, 7pm or 8pm.
Where is my game schedule?
We use a software for our game schedules that has a FREE ap for our parents. Once you download the ap, it will show you your entire games schedule. It also shows you practice times. And sends you game reminders, as well as practice reminders. Our parents love this ap. It makes evertything super easy!
How much is it?
Ages 4 – 13 – $144 and $43 Uniform – Total is $187.
For returning players, it is $144. We are one of few organizations that do NOT require you to purchase a new uniform every season. Instead you can wear your uniform for as long as it fits.
How long is the season?
Each season is 8 weeks long. You get 8 weeks of practice and 7 weekends of games.
Because of the tournament and possible double headers during the regular season, each team plays atleast 7 games, but most teams play more than 7 games per season.
Each season, we take a break. For the Spring, we take 2 weeks off around Easter and Spring Break. For the Fall, we take a 2 week break towards the end of October. We finish each season before “Memorial Day” (Spring) and “Thanksgiving” (Fall) respectively.
How do I register?
Registration for Fall 2023 is OPEN! You can register and pay online here.
If you like to register in person, please text us at 704 907 9346. You can set up an appointment to stop by our office and fill out the form with pen and paper, as well as pay in person with cash or check.
Registration fills up quickly, so save your spot today! Late fees of $15 will apply starting 2 weeks before the start of the season (if spots are still available) and $25 one week before the start of the season (if spots are still available).
What is the Hope tournament?
Each season, towards the end of the season, we hold a tournament for all age groups. The champions get a medal that says, for example, “U10 Fall 2023 Champions”. It’s a lot of fun! Tournament is single elimination.
What is "Hope Skills Clinics"?
Hope Skills Clinics are available to your child on the day they don’t practice. They are designed to let your child get more touches on the ball when they don’t have practice. Hope coaches run drills and scrimmage. You can find out more about it here, and sign up as well. Cost is $5 per session. This is only for players who are registered to play at Hope for the season.
What is parent orientation?
About a week before each season, we hold, an in-person, parent orientation to show our new players everything they need to know about the upcoming season.
Check back later for when the orientation will be for Fall 2023.
What else do I need?
Though your uniform is included, you still need to buy your own soccer cleats and shin guards.
Got more questions?
Call us or text us at 704 907 9346.
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Practice Time and Location
PRACTICES will be on Mondays OR Wednesdays.
Start Time: 7:15pm -8:15pm
Location: Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park
513 Main St, Pineville NC 28134
We are simple! Practices and games will be the SAME location in Pineville! SAME PLACE for practices and games. We have become aware that other soccer organizations may have multiple locations for games and times that may change throughout the season. Because of this many people ask us if our location may change. The answer is no. Our schedule is simple. Everything is in the SAME location.
Directions to Practice and Games
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Your Coach
We’re different! Hope Soccer Coaches are “homegrown”. This means they grew up playing for our founder, Coach Nick. All of our Coaches are skilled soccer players capable of teaching the beautiful game correctly at all age levels.
One of our coaches for Hope U13 Teams is Coach Keanu. He has played for Coach Nick for 6+ years.
Each and every coach has completed a training in child safety.
Photos from Practice
Practice Strategy
Our youth soccer team for Ages 13 and under will focus on field awareness. Our objective is to teach our players how to use the space on the field creatively!
We will focus on field awarness and movement off the ball.
We will teach our players how to maintain possesion of the ball and the creativity it takes to transition from possesion to attacking and finishing.
We will show our players how to differentiate between individual excellence and team harmony.
At each practice, we share our faith with players wishing to hear.
Please remember to wear your soccer gear including cleats, and shin guards. Please bring a water bottle and hand sanitizer.
Additional Resources
Our soccer programs are aligned with US Soccer. If you are looking for a similar soccer environment closer to Matthews, we recommend the Brace Family YMCA. If you are looking for a more competitive environment, we recommend the Charlotte Eagles. To see how we’re involved in our community, please visit our Community Support Page. Also, check out our listing on Fun 4 Charlotte Kids here.