Our Junior Academy Program caters to highly motivated first and second graders who want an entry-level club soccer experience. Participants demonstrate a passion for soccer, are excited about improving their skills, and seek an increased challenge. Players are challenged in a fun, safe, professional coaching environment focused on developing fundamental technical skills in preparation for NGS Travel and competitive Academy soccer teams.
We offer our limited spots on a first-come, first-served basis. Players that apply for the Academy and are not selected for a competitive team are invited to register for the Junior Academy program 24 hours before registration opens to everyone. There are no tryouts for development teams.
The NEFC Newton Girls Academy Program is a part of NGS and combines the best aspects of professionally coached club soccer with the unique strengths and conveniences of Newton Girls Soccer. In addition to our development teams for Grades 1 – 2, we field competitive teams for Grades 2 – 8.
Registering for the Junior Academy Program does not guarantee players a spot on an Academy team in the future. Each year, only the highest skilled players are invited to join the NEFC Newton Girls Academy Program after being assessed at an ID Clinic.
An ideal candidate for the Junior Academy meets the following qualifications:
Participants will commit to three seasons: fall, winter, and spring.
Players will be on two teams
Participants |
NGS 1st or 2nd graders who are highly motivated and seeking an increased challenge before starting travel soccer in 3rd grade. |
Pre-requisite |
Players must participate in a NGS Juniors parent-led team (Saturday training and games in fall and spring) to be eligible for the Junior Academy. |
Selection |
There are no tryouts. All interested, qualified players may register for the program until it is full. |
Roster Size |
1st grade (U7): 12 players 2nd grade (U8): 24 players |
Coaches |
Junior Academy participants work with professional NGS staff coaches and high school counselors. |
Curriculum |
The focus is on fundamental technical skills such as ball mastery, dribbling, striking technique and 1v1 beat the defenders moves. |
Season Dates (tentative) |
Fall: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Winter: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – Wednesday, March 3, 2027 Spring: Wednesday, March 31, 2026 – Wednesday, June 9, 2027 No training when schools are closed. |
Games |
Junior Academy teams are for training only. Participants may participate in one tournament per season if there is sufficient interest. (Additional fee may apply.) Participants will scrimmage on Saturdays in the fall and spring as part of their parent-led Juniors team.
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Fall / Spring Training |
1st and 2nd grade Junior Academy participants train weekly on Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Fessenden. |
Winter Training (tentative) |
One indoor, 60-minute practice every week on Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm at Day Middle School. |
Training At Home |
All participants receive a free subscription to the Techne Futbol Soccer Training App. This on-demand training app was crafted by a female pro soccer player to help players own their own skill development. Techne is designed to motivate players, build strong training habits, and facilitate a lasting love for the game. Its short, structured sessions focus on technical development and are easily completed at home. |
Uniform |
Uniforms are not included in the program fee. Players wear a custom pink NEFC Newton Academy practice jersey. The jersey costs around $88 and is purchased through WeGotSoccer. Numbers are assigned by the registrar. |
Program Fee (tentative) |
$775. Fee includes 3 seasons (fall, winter, spring) and covers all costs associated with the program features described above, except for uniforms. An installment plan is available: $325 due at registration. $225 due in November. $225 due in March. You must provide a credit card for automated billing. |
Refunds |
Cancellations made by October 31 are eligible for a partial refund. $325 is nonrefundable. If fees were paid in full, $450 will be refunded. Players on an installment plan will have their $450 balance voided. After October 31, there are no refunds unless the program is canceled, or the player has a season-ending injury. If a player has a season-ending injury or illness, she may receive a prorated refund. A note from a doctor must be submitted within two weeks of the injury. |
Registration Dates |
May – July Registration is first-come, first-served and accepted until the program is full. Last year, the program was filled within days of registration opening. Late registrants may join the waitlist. |
Participants
NGS 1st or 2nd graders who are highly motivated and seeking an increased challenge before starting travel soccer in 3rd grade.
Pre-requisite
Players must participate in a NGS Juniors parent-led team (Saturday training and games in fall and spring) to be eligible for the Junior Academy.
Selection
There are no tryouts. All interested, qualified players may register for the program until it is full.
Roster Size
1st grade (U7): 12 players
2nd grade (U8): 24 players
Coaches
Junior Academy participants work with professional NGS staff coaches and high school counselors.
Curriculum
The focus is on fundamental technical skills such as ball mastery, dribbling, striking technique and 1v1 beat the defenders moves.
Season Dates (tentative)
Fall: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Winter: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Spring: Wednesday, March 31, 2026 – Wednesday, June 9, 2027
No training when schools are closed.
Games
Junior Academy teams are for training only.
Participants may participate in one tournament per season if there is sufficient interest. (Additional fee may apply.)
Participants will scrimmage on Saturdays in the fall and spring as part of their parent-led Juniors team.
Fall / Spring Training
1st and 2nd grade Junior Academy participants train weekly on Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Fessenden.
Winter Training (tentative)
One indoor, 60-minute practice every week on Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm at Day Middle School.
Training At Home
All participants receive a free subscription to the Techne Futbol Soccer Training App. This on-demand training app was crafted by a female pro soccer player to help players own their own skill development. Techne is designed to motivate players, build strong training habits, and facilitate a lasting love for the game. Its short, structured sessions focus on technical development and are easily completed at home.
Uniform
Uniforms are not included in the program fee.
Players wear a custom pink NEFC Newton Academy practice jersey. The jersey costs around $88 and is purchased through WeGotSoccer.
Numbers are assigned by the registrar.
Program Fee (tentative)
$775.
Fee includes 3 seasons (fall, winter, spring) and covers all costs associated with the program features described above, except for uniforms.
An installment plan is available: $325 due at registration. $225 due in November. $225 due in March. You must provide a credit card for automated billing.
Refunds
Cancellations made by October 31 are eligible for a partial refund. $325 is nonrefundable. If fees were paid in full, $450 will be refunded. Players on an installment plan will have their $450 balance voided.
After October 31, there are no refunds unless the program is canceled, or the player has a season-ending injury. If a player has a season-ending injury or illness, she may receive a prorated refund. A note from a doctor must be submitted within two weeks of the injury.
Registration Dates
May – July
Registration is first-come, first-served and accepted until the program is full. Last year, the program was filled within days of registration opening.
Late registrants may join the waitlist.
