U10 GIRLS & BOYS

Available U9-U10 Registration

U10 Player Pathway

"Exploration Stage"

Stage of Development

U10 players build a strong technical foundation while discovering the joy of competition, teamwork, and the many ways they can grow through the game.

Primary Focus

• Developing technical skills and confidence on the ball
• Introducing team concepts and game understanding
• Encouraging creativity, decision-making, and enjoyment

What Success Looks Like

U10 players develop strong technical foundations, grow in confidence as teammates and competitors, and continue to enjoy the game. Families experience a healthy balance between soccer and other activities, with development always taking priority over results.

Team Formation

Training emphasizes both team-based and whole-group learning experiences. Players are grouped for matches to provide appropriate levels of challenge, while maintaining flexibility for movement as development occurs.

Competition & Travel

U10 players compete primarily in local leagues, with one or two carefully selected travel events each year that provide new experiences without adding unnecessary demands.

Player Placement

Players are encouraged to explore different levels of challenge as they develop. Team placement is flexible, with an emphasis on matching each player to an environment that supports confidence, learning, and continued growth.

Multi-Sport Participation

We strongly encourage players to participate in multiple sports and activities. Diverse athletic experiences help develop well-rounded athletes and support long-term enjoyment of the game.

Program

U10 Girls & Boys

Fall Academy

Running from late August through October, the BFC Fall Academy provides a development-focused environment for U9 & U10 Girls & Boys to build skills, confidence, and a love of the game. The program combines high-quality training with age-appropriate competition to support long-term player development.

Training sessions emphasize ball mastery, creativity, decision-making, and individual technical growth, while league matches provide opportunities for players to apply what they have learned in a game environment. Through meaningful competition and guided reflection, players develop not only as soccer players, but also as teammates and individuals.

Training

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30PM @ UVM Centennial Field 

• August 24, 26, 31
• September 2, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 
• October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

Alliance League Matches

• Sundays, starting September 6 @ Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington or Airport Park in Colchester 
• Liam & Solon Bailey Memorial Jamboree, September 13 @ The Event Fields in Stowe 

U10 Program Cost: $275

• Includes: Fall Academy Jersey (this becomes the training top for the winter/spring season), Trainings, Alliance League, Bailey Jamboree

Program

U10 Winter/Spring

Team Program

The BFC Winter/Spring Team Programs for U9 & U10 Girls & Boys provide players with consistent training, meaningful competition, and a clear pathway for continued development throughout the year. The program is designed to help players build technical skills, improve game understanding, and develop the confidence and resilience needed to compete at their highest level.

Teams train regularly from December through June, combining structured player development with league play, tournaments, and other competitive opportunities appropriate to each age group and stage of development. Younger players focus on building strong technical foundations and a love of the game, while older players are challenged through increasingly competitive training and match environments.

During the winter months, teams train indoors to maintain continuity and maximize player development. As the weather improves in the spring, teams transition outdoors and continue preparing for league play, tournaments, and other competitive experiences. Team competition schedules are determined based on age group, player development needs, and team goals.

Whether a player is seeking a local developmental experience or a more competitive pathway, Burlington FC provides an environment where players can continue to grow, compete, and pursue their potential throughout the year.

Winter Training (December-March)

• 2 trainings a week @ Shelburne Field House

Spring Training (April-June)

• 2 trainings a week @ Calahan Park

Vermont Premier League Matches (May-June)

• Home matches @ Calahan Park
• Away matches @ Various Locations

U10 Program Cost: $995

• Includes: Trainings, Vermont Premier League, 1 Local Tournament

Additional Fees:

• Uniform Kit (Light Blue Jersey, Dark Blue Jersey, Dark Blue Shorts, 2 Socks and Training Top): $160 approx. New uniforms items will be made available for purchase at Soccer Post Burlington.)
• Winter Indoor Soccer League Fee (per session as necessary): $90-$100
• Extra Tournaments Fee: $75-$175 per event (includes Registration, Coach Stipend, etc.)