​Where passion meets preparation.
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North State Soccer’s Competitive Development Academy (CDA) is built for boys and girls born in 2016 and 2017 who are ready to take the next step in their soccer journey. This year-round program blends top-level, age-appropriate training with a reasonable time and travel commitment—making it the most accessible and development-focused gateway into competitive soccer in the North State.
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Our mission is simple:
Develop confident, skilled, and passionate players—without the burnout of constant travel or high-cost club demands.​
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Why CDA?
We focus on what matters most at this age:
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Strong technical fundamentals
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Athletic coordination and confidence
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Values like teamwork, effort, and responsibility
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A fun, encouraging training environment
Kids learn, grow, and fall in love with the game—without burnout or pressure.
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CDA’s 3-Tier Player Pathway
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Tier 1 — CDA Travel Squad
Our highest competitive tier.
Includes: travel playdates, NorCal matches, optional tournaments, weekly competitive training.
For: players ready for full travel competition.
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Tier 2 — CDA Select Pool
Competitive training with rotational travel opportunities.
Includes: competitive sessions, occasional call-ups, development feedback.
For: players close to travel readiness who need a bit more consistency.
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Tier 3 — CDA Development Academy
Foundational training with no travel.
Includes: weekly training, Friday scrimmages, progress evaluations.
For: players newer to soccer or still building core skills.
Movement between tiers is possible throughout the year.
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Season Schedule (2025–26)
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Summer: July 14 – Aug 13 (5 weeks)
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Fall: Aug 25 – Nov 6 (11 weeks)
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Winter: Jan 13 – TBD (5 weeks)
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Spring: Mar 3 – TBD (11 weeks)
Families can join or pause between sessions.
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Weekly Format
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Two 90-min training sessions
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Friday Night Intra-Academy Games
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NorCal playdates vs. other clubs
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One optional tournament each Fall & Spring
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Teams reshuffled every few weeks to encourage growth
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No Tryouts — Just Readiness
Players must:
• Be born in 2016 or 2017
• Be motivated to learn
• Show focus and a positive attitude
Coaches place players in the tier that best supports their development.
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Program Cost
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Registration: $75
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Tuition: $200 Fall/Spring, $100 Winter/Summer
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Optional Tournaments: $50–$70 each
Includes: player pass, NSS membership, field access, and practice uniform.
Payment plans and scholarships available—no player is turned away.
