Programs

Competitive (Select) Programs (ages u12-u19):

Division I - This is the highest level of competitive soccer in Alabama. Players who wish to be captains and/or impact players at the high school level and possibly play beyond high school compete at this level. A very high level of dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence is required. EAFC D1 players compete in the AYSA state D1 league, D1 State Cup, and participate in several national college showcase tourneys throughout the year, such as Atlanta Cup, Germantown Invitational, and Norcross Nike Cup. D1 teams are formed through the tryout process in June and are coached by career licensed professional coaches. A 1-year commitment is required. Players are excused for high school soccer participation. Teams practice twice a week (once in Gadsden, once in Anniston) and are separated by gender with boys playing Storm and girls play Tornado. Currently players ages u17-u19 but will be u13-u19 in the future as quality dictates.

Division II -  This is the second-highest competitive level in Alabama. Players who wish to play middle school and high school soccer, as well as future D1 players compete at this level. A high level of dedication, skill, and commitment is required. EAFC D2 Players play in the AYSA state league, D2 State Cup, and may participate in other state and regional tourneys. The top D2 players may be asked to guest play up on older D2 and D1 teams as part of their development. D2 teams are formed through a tryout process in June and are coached by career licensed professional coaches. A 1-year commitment is required. Players are excused for high school soccer participation. Teams generally practice twice a week (once in Gadsden, once in Anniston) and are separated by gender with boys playing Storm and girls playing Tornado. Ages u12-u19.


Developmental Programs:

Division III - This is the level below competitive select soccer and above recreational soccer for players who have more athleticism, skill, and desire than the average rec player but who are not ready for the commitment and travel required for D1 & D2 select soccer. Skill development and small group attacking and defending tactics are the focus of D3 soccer. EAFC D3 teams may compete in a AYSA sanctioned league, local league, or intra-club friendlies, depending on the viability of options available in a given year. Travel to away games will be as limited as possible, generally no more than an hour drive. EAFC teams may compete in AYSA Governors cup and other local and state tourneys. Top D3 players may be asked to guest play up on older D3 and/or D2 select teams for their development. D3 teams are formed through evaluations and registration in summer and winter and are coached by licensed club coaches. A 1-season commitment for fall or spring is required. Teams will practice twice a week locally and may be co-ed or separated by gender depending on numbers. Ages u10-u12.

EAFC Junior Academy - This is a supplemental skills development program open to all recreational players and EAFC D2 & D3 players ages 8-14. Training is provided by EAFC career licensed professional coaches, club coaches, and top EAFC D1 & D2 players and EAFC alums. The focus is on ball skills and beginning small group tactics. Academy sessions occur once weekly on Mondays during the recreational season. Interested players will have the option to sign up for an academy tourney once or twice a season. Players are not required to make a seasonal or yearly commitment and may attend individual sessions or the entire slate of sessions as desired.

EAFC Senior Academy - This is a supplemental program for any players ages 15-19 who want advanced training in areas such as speed, endurance, ball skills, and finishing. Players may be EAFC D1 or D2 players, unaffiliated, or affiliated with another club with their DOC's permission. Players are not required to make a seasonal or yearly commitment and may attend individual session or the entire slate of sessions as desired.


Other Programs & Services:

Supplemental Training - EAFC staff will provide additional training for individuals and/or small groups to any age, skill level, or group affiliation to achieve the player or group's desired soccer outcomes.

Futsal - Small-sided indoor soccer. Pick-up or league formats available. Provided during summer and winter off-season months at McClellan's Truman gym in conjunction with Anniston Parks and Recreation.

D- IV Recreational Soccer - Provided by Anniston Parks and Recreation Departments ages 5-14.

TOT Soccer - Provided by Anniston Parks and Recreation Department for kids under 5.

EAFC Summer and Winter Camps - Skills based camps provided for recreational, developmental, and competitive players during the off-season to develop and maintain skills during off-season. Camps will be offered at EAFC facilities.

PARD & High School Camps - EAFC staff will provide staff, curriculum, and/or instruction tailored to your organization's or program's needs and objectives. Can be done at EAFC facilities or at the PARD/High School site.

Tournament Services - EAFC will host and/or run tourneys for your organization. Can be done at EAFC facilities or your own tourney site.

Consulting Services - EAFC will provide technical consulting services to any individual, group, or organization to achieve your desired soccer outcomes. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, club/program/team development, facility development, coaching education and instruction, individual or match analysis, short or long-term strategic planning, and college recruiting services.

TOPSoccer - a program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, who has a mental or physical disability.