About In-House & Academy

The Northfield Soccer Club In-House & Academy program is a non-traveling recreational soccer program for ages 4-10. This program is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without an emphasis on travel or high-level competition. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport and develop life skills

In-House and Academy birth year "U" age for Summer 2025

U4 In-House: 2021

U5 In-House: 2020

U6 In-House: 2019

U7 In-House: 2018

U8 In-House: 2017

U9 Academy: 2016

U10 Academy: 2015

In-House:

Our In-House program is a non-traveling, recreational soccer program for kids ages 4-8. We meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from May 20 to June 26.  Players will train, play games and have fun.  In-house players are combined genders and will be grouped by each birth years. 

In-House Session Times:

• U4:  5:30 - 6:00 PM
• U5:  6:15 - 7:00 PM
• U6:  6:15 - 7:00 PM
• U7:  7:00 - 8:00 PM
• U8:  7:00 - 8:00 PM
  *Exact times are subject to change

Academy:

The Academy is a developmental program for players ages 9 & 10 that bridges the transition between In-House and Traveling soccer. Open to kids born in 2015 (U10), 2016 (U9), and, for those who self-select in, 2017 (U8), the Academy offers players the chance to get significant time with the ball under the supervision of a licensed coach, who provides feedback and guidance on technical skills and team play. 

The Academy season begins April 21 and concludes July 10. We meet on Mondays and Thursdays at the Spring Creek Soccer Complex for the first three weeks and will add a third day (Wednesdays) for the remainder of the season to accommodate internal friendly games.

Academy Session Times:

• Boys:  6:00 - 7:00 PM
• Girls:  7:15 - 8:15 PM
  *Exact times are subject to change

Location:

Spring Creek Soccer Complex
510 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057

This is the location for all practices and games at the In-House and Academy levels.  

Player Fees:

• U4 In-House: $75
• U5 & U6 In-House:  $90
• U7 & U8 In-House: $100
• Academy: $185

Registration closes soon!!   We are unable to guarantee friend requests, team placement, or coach requests once it has closed.

Required Equipment:

• Shinguards (players must wear these at all times)
• Reusable water bottle
• Soccer cleats or flat tennis shoes
• Soccer ball
  • U4, U5, U6, U7 - size 3 ball
  • U8, U9, U10 - size 4 ball

Refunds:

Refunds for In-House and Academy programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are at the sole discretion of the board. View our refund policy.