NEFC South Elite Teams

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Quick Facts:

• ​Our elite teams are highly ranked in RI and regionally.
• Players reside in RI, CT and MA and are seeking top class coaching.
• Coaches are dedicated individuals with significant experience and well certified.
• Coaches are from local communities, providing consistency from year to year.
• Costs are kept low to pass on significant savings to parents.  Many of our top coaches’ volunteer - so elite level opportunities are affordable.
• The club works with local towns and encourages players to continue participation with their local clubs.

Playing Up and Trying Out for an Older Team (Policy for Travel)
Players must tryout with the age appropriate team – no exceptions.  If evaluators believe a player is truly outstanding (mainly a subjective decision) and will benefit from playing with older players, the Director of Coaching and Player Development may recommend a second tryout with an older team.

Permanent Play-Up (Policy for Travel)
Temporary play-ups are encouraged for appropriately skilled and physically competent players.  Player-pass opportunities enable the club to satisfy a player's individual development needs and maintain the integrity of the age group team.  Permanent play-ups out of an age group will rarely be considered (example: a younger player evaluates as the most competent player in the older age group).  Such circumstances will be adjudicated on a case by case basis by the Program Director, coaches, and the club.

"Tryouts for NEFC/Boston Breakers South County ElitE teams for the 2017-18 season are held in June.
​ If you are interested in the Elite Program, Development Programs or Technical Training, please contact the South County office at: (401) 782-8200 and you will be connected with the appropriate coach/resource."

Characteristics of the South County Elite Program:
As you read the list of characteristics of our program, you will notice some distinct differences between our club and others. 

1. High Level Coaching – Invariably, our coaches are dedicated to one elite team or age group and will continue to coach the age group for many seasons.
2. High Level Teams – Elite soccer is a significant step up from competitive soccer and offers the highest ability players an opportunity to test themselves in the top leagues.
3. A & B Teams – We seek elite level performers excelling in competitive soccer.  We do not take on players to fill rosters or to hit financial objectives. 
4. Playing Time – Typically, players in our Junior (U8) and Blue Academy programs (U9-U12) are guaranteed at least 50% of playing time.  We don’t select players unless we intend to play them.
5. South County is a non-profit organization.  We cover the expense of running a team and therefore reduce costs significantly so we can make elite more affordable.
6. Year-round schedule – A feature of participating in Premier level soccer is year-round opportunities to learn and play.  Our teams train and play August to June.
7. Balance in Life, School and Sport – We value and appreciate the importance of balance.  Many of our top players are multi-sport athletes, participate in school arts programs and enjoy being with family.
8. Innovative education – Our coaches dedicate significant time planning and teaching, and we use a variety of methods, including video, classroom education sessions and providing homework for players and parents to work on together.
9. Player assessment – Evaluating and providing feedback about the development of players is an important feature of the coach-parent relationship.