Travel Team Program

Welcome to the FFA NYC Travel Team Program

Our Travel Team Program is for dedicated young athletes ready to take their soccer skills to the next level. Designed for players ages 7 to 11, this program offers advanced training and competitive matches across New York City.

We have four teams, each with 10-12 players, competing against top teams from all five boroughs. Players will refine their technical and tactical abilities while building teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. This is our most competitive program, ideal for passionate players committed to excellence.

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Our Current teams

We currently offer four competitive teams based on birth year:

  • U8 (kids born August 1, 2018- July 31st, 2019): We focus on player development, fun, and foundational skills more than wins or loses. At this stage, it is critical that our coaches help players fall in love with the game. Our primary focus is to create a fun, positive, and engaging environment where every child feels successful and exited to return to the field.

  • U9 (Kids born August 1,2017- July 31st, 2018): As players move into the U9 age group, they begin transitioning from simply enjoying the game to developing stronger technical skills and basic understanding of team play. While fun and enjoyment remain the priority, our coaches will start expecting more focus, and more soccer awareness.

  • U10 (kids born August 1, 2016- July 31, 2017): As players move into U10, our focus shifts from simply learning soccer skills to learning how to apply those skills within the game. This is a crucial stage where players begin connecting technical ability with tactical awareness. The goal is to develop intelligent, confident players who can make decision, solve problems, and continue building a lifelong love for soccer.

  • U11 (kids born August 1, 2015- July 31, 2016): As our players reach the next level of competence. They will begin entering a stage where technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and game intelligence becomes increasingly important. While we continue our development, players will start demonstrating a deeper understanding of how their individual skills will impact the team.

spring 2026 training SCHEDULE

Our Travel Team follows a structured training schedule designed to enhance players' fitness, technical skills, and game intelligence. This comprehensive schedule ensures players develop strength, agility, technical precision, and tactical awareness in preparation for high-level competition.

Start Date: Wednesday April 1, 2026

End Date: Wednesday June 10th, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Game Days: Weekends (Schedule TBD by CSJL League)

Weekly Training and Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

  • Tuesdays (Technical Training) – Chelsea Waterside Park (All 4 teams train together)

  • Wednesdays (Technical & Tactical Training) – Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field (Only our 2015s Train)

  • Fridays (Ball Mastery Training) – Pier 40 Rooftop field #2 (Only our 2017s-2018s and 2017s-2016s Train)

FALL 2026/2027 TRAINING SCHEDULE

tuesday & thursday pier 40 rooftop

Our Travel Team's Fall season is built around a consistent training schedule focused on player development, combining physical conditioning, technical mastery, and game preparation. Players train in a high-energy environment that promotes growth, discipline, and teamwork.

Start Date: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
End Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Game Days: Weekends (Schedule TBD by CJSL League)

Weekly Training and Location:
• Tuesdays – Team Training – Pier 40 Rooftop Field #1
• Thursdays – Technical Training & Game Prep – Pier 40 Rooftop Field #2

Developmental Phases

Our coaching approach focuses on the unique needs of each age group. Click below to explore the developmental focus for your child’s team:

  • This phase focuses on strengthening foundational skills and developing more confidence in small-group play.

    • Continued focus on ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting

    • Introduction to basic positioning and spatial awareness

    • More structured small-sided games (4v4 or 5v5)

    • Encouragement of decision-making and creativity on the ball

    • Social-emotional development and building team habits

  • Players begin to understand basic tactics and teamwork, while further developing technical ability.

    • Refinement of technical skills under pressure

    • Introduction to team shape and transitional play (attack/defense)

    • Small-sided games (6v6 or 7v7) with basic positioning

    • Emphasis on communication, supporting teammates, and game awareness

    • Increased physical coordination and agility work

  • This stage introduces more tactical complexity and prepares players for the transition to full-sided games.

    • Advanced technical skill development (first touch, combination play)

    • Tactical understanding of team play, spacing, and game flow

    • Larger team formats (7v7 or 9v9) with defined roles and responsibilities

    • Emphasis on fitness, focus, discipline, and game intelligence

    • Development of leadership, responsibility, and team identity

    • They will begin entering a stage where technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and game intelligence becomes increasingly important.

    • While we continue our development, players will start demonstrating a deeper understanding of how their individual skills will impact the team.

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