Getting Started
How to Join
Complete the Registration form below. Be on the lookout for an email from us. That email will have instructions for your Intro Session. There is no need to pay a registration fee, nor create an account in the City Soccer app, until after you have attended an Intro Session.
What to Expect
City Soccer is New Orleans' community soccer academy, as a supplement to local soccer. We are not a competitive club. We offer fun and intensive sessions, with a curriculum developed to help American players in the specific ways they tend to struggle to play the game.
We're a non-profit that has been serving players at parks and fields across the city for nearly twenty years. Our motivation is to help the local game by improving and informing players and families. In doing this, all our local clubs, leagues, associations and the city, itself, are strengthened.
We fill the gaps in the local options. We are not here to replace your club, school, or rec team. Think of us like a school, or your tutor for the game. Come to us to get better; to build your understanding and ability. Our curriculum is comprehensive and designed to be delivered gradually through flexible attendance over time.
The majority of our sessions are open and attended at will. ‘Open’ means any player can register to train with us. ‘At-will’ means you choose when to show up. The only expectation is that when you do show up, you come to play. Bring a mindset to practice and learn, to train and improve. Otherwise, do not step on the field! And, you are welcomed to step off at anytime…
There are sessions for every level, age four through adult. Some sessions are completely free, and a great way to begin having fun and learning fundamental principles. Sessions progress to meet avid competitive players at their edge, and continue to through to top adults. For dedicated older aiming for college soccer, or beyond, we have you covered. All along the ages and levels, extra help is available to catch up or hone specifically needs. Goalkeeper training takes place throughout the week, all year , as well.
We are here for families, not just players. Youth soccer in this country is expensive and confusing — full of fragmented leagues, inconsistent messaging, unchecked clubs. Our participants come from just about every organization in the local market. Many local clubs call us for help with club development. We understand the local landscape, and aim to help parents understand and make informed decisions as they attempt to navigate the system.
Our sessions unlock players by building understanding, honing technical proficiency, accumulating physical and mental stamina. These things increase desire to play the game. Players of all levels attend City Soccer to have fun while being challenged, and to accelerate their development alongside others. Sessions run all week, just about every day of the year. Before becoming a member and joining in full sessions, every player must begin with an Intro Session, or two.
Goalkeepers of all ages are welcome. Keepers train together with our coaches before open sessions, covering positioning, shot-stopping, distribution, communication, playing out from the back, and other key aspects of play, then apply what was learned in game-like scenarios during the full session. On top of specific training, our goalkeepers become much more skillful with their feet.
Parents are welcomed to observe. Only players, coaches, and designated personnel may step onto the field. We take this very seriously. “The field” refers to any playing surface or training area that is being used, that is typically used, or that may be used during a session. Anyone breaking this rule should expect to be asked to get off the field, in friendly or abrupt tone. Repeat offenders will be asked to leave for the day. Habitually breaking this rule will result in canceled membership. Teaching players is more important to us than the membership fee.
For the reasonable comfort and safety of all in attendance, recording of sessions is not permitted, nor are animals allowed inside the gates. Please do not bring animals to City Soccer.
Schedule changes and cancellations are very rare, while sometimes necessary. We understand many families use the programs as a lifestyle routine and resource. Others drive a great distance to train with us. It is necessary for us to remain as steady and reliable as possible. Any changes to schedule will be communicated directly through the City Soccer app. Please enable notifications.
Ready to Join?
Complete the Registration form below to join our waitlist. Before being eligible to enroll, we will reach out to organize your Intro Session.
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