Q. What is the difference between the club, training, summer select, and the center of excellence?
A. The Club was formed to provide players a stepping stone to collegiate soccer on the principle that athletic achievement, success, team membership, and genuine sportsmanship in highly competitive environments is exceedingly important for boys, girls and young adults. Our training program is established to provide the best quality youth soccer training services in the Central New Jersey area. Our aim and underlying motive is to enrich youth soccer players’ experience of the beautiful game by teaching the technical, tactical, physical and psychological pillars of quality soccer; and ultimately instilling or enhancing a desire and passion for the game that will enable the soccer players of tomorrow actualize their potential. Summer Select is a supplementary program to the structure of the travel club teams that participate in spring and fall seasons. Training consists of two sessions per week and tournament attendance through June and July. Each summer select team competes in at least three tournaments over the six week program. Our summer select program does not conflict with team schedules. The Jersey United Center of Excellence program is a spring/summer/fall training program with the objective of providing the finest soccer skills development environment for young soccer players. This curriculum is consistent with the Club’s overall philosophies and perspectives about the development of soccer players. The program is specifically designed as a feeder system and stepping stone to the Jersey United club team which is dedicated to progressing players into collegiate soccer and for the special few a place in the MLS or W-League. The Center of Excellence offers boys and girls aged 7 - 14 an opportunity to receive supplementary training from Jersey United professional trainers once a week whilst still remaining with their current team. Intended solely for competitive and elite travel players, the advanced curriculum is specially designed to target technical and functional aspects of the game. Each spring/fall Jersey United will offer two Center of excellence at high level practice locations within the central Jersey area. In addition, Jersey United will offer 3 summer training schools during June, July and August.
Q. How qualified are your staff?
A. All staff members are USSF, UEFA, and NSCAA certified with extensive playing experience at professional, semi-professional, and collegiate levels in both the United States and Europe. Please contact dennis@jerseyunited.com for further information on specific qualifications.
Q. When are your summer select tryouts?
A. Summer select tryouts are held in April. Teams will be formed to participate in select tournaments throughout the summer. For further information, please contact james@jerseyunited.com.
Q. Can I register for programs online?
A. You can register for most programs online. Click on "register for programs" on the left column and follow the step by step instructions. Most programs do allow you to pay via credit card or via check. If you have any problems registering, please contact sean@jerseyunited.com.
Q. How much does a practice session cost?
A. Our standard rate is $75 per hour, however, customizable packages are available and price may vary depending on volume. Please contact martin@jerseyunited.com for further information.
Q. Who will be the coach/trainer of our team?
A. Coaches are given to teams based on a variety of scenarios including, the requests of the team, the level of the team, and availability of coaches. Please contact dennis@jerseyunited.com for further information.
Q. What is Get the Edge?
A. Get the Edge is open to all players in the travel and elite team environment who are looking to improve their individual game by increasing their range and quality of trick and beat moves, master the control of the soccer ball and improve their physical game with speed, ladder and agility drills. Each week participants will train for the first hour on speed, agility, and quickness, and for the second hour on ball work and technical training.
Q. What is the Edge Sports Center?
A. The Edge Sports Center is a 2,500 square foot training facility located in Flemington, NJ. Jersey United has created a partnership with the Edge Sports Center to run programs year round. For more information, please contact sean@jerseyunited.com.
