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After-School Soccer Development · Ages 5 to 10

The ProgramELITE RISERS, the District Elite FC youth player development program
District Elite FC

by District Elite FC · Ages 5 to 10

Bring a real development pathway
to your school

Your students deserve more than another after-school activity. ELITE RISERS puts the District Elite FC development environment on your campus: professional coaching, structured training, small groups and real games.

Unlike a standalone soccer class, ELITE RISERS is tied to a club pathway that grows with the player.

5-10

Ages

8:1

Players per coach

1-2×

Sessions weekly

Coach speaking one-on-one with a young player on a school field
Fig. 1 / Coach connection. Real instruction, real attention.
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01

Not just an after-school activity

A real development program

Most after-school programs exist to keep kids active.ELITE RISERS exists to develop players.

Students train with District Elite FC coaches in a structured environment built around:

  • Technical skills
  • Movement
  • Decision-making
  • Game understanding
  • Confidence
  • Game experience

No informal parent-led sessions.

No unstructured drop-off soccer.

No one-size-fits-all approach.

Professional coaching. Intentional development. A clear pathway.

02

The District Elite FC pathway

From first kick to the next level

ELITE RISERS is where the journey begins. Each stage below builds on the one before it.

  1. 01 / Ages 5 to 10Stage

    ELITE RISERS

    Build the foundation.

    Technical skills, confidence, game understanding and love for the game. The starting point for every young player.

  2. 02 / Stage 02Stage

    PREMIER SELECT TEAMS

    Compete at a higher level.

    As players develop and show readiness, they move into more competitive District Elite FC environments. More repetition, more intentional coaching, and real game experience against stronger opposition.

  3. 03 / Stage 03Stage

    NPSL / WPSL

    The pre-professional stage.

    Our men's and women's sides compete in pre-professional leagues that open doors to professional soccer and college opportunities. One more step for players whose journey keeps going.

One club. One pathway. Three stages.

ELITE RISERS
PREMIER SELECT TEAMS
NPSL / WPSL

Every player starts somewhere. ELITE RISERS is where the journey begins.

03

What makes ELITE RISERS different?

Professional coaching

Every session is led by District Elite FC coaches. Not parent volunteers, not informal instruction. The people working with your students belong to a real soccer club and its development environment.

Small groups, more development

Around 8 players per coach. More touches, more feedback, more time on the ball, and a real chance for coaches to see each player.

Structured development

Every session has a purpose. Players work on technical ability, movement, decision-making and reading the game. The goal is not to keep kids busy after school. The goal is to make them better players.

Game experience

Training is only half of it. Players need to apply what they learn, so ELITE RISERS builds in game experiences where they make decisions and play with teammates. Train, play, learn, grow.

04

Built for young players

Your child does not need to arrive ready

ELITE RISERS is built for boys and girls ages 5 to 10, across different levels and abilities. Nobody has to show up as an advanced player. They just need to be ready to:

Learn. Play. Grow.

Players are grouped by age, skill level and development needs so each child trains in the right environment. Whether they are just starting or ready for more, there is a place to begin.

Young player smiling while controlling the ball during training
Fig. 2 / Confidence on the ball. Training becomes fun.
05

A better after-school experience

For students

  • A professional soccer environment
  • Structured development
  • Small-group coaching
  • Game experience
  • A pathway to keep growing

For families

  • A convenient activity right on campus
  • Professional coaching with no drive to another facility
  • An extracurricular built around development

For your school

  • A differentiated extracurricular offering
  • More value for your families
  • Coaching delivered by District Elite FC
  • A program you do not have to build or staff
  • A partnership that adds value back to the school
06

Your school provides the space. We provide the program.

Your school

Campus / field space
An appropriate athletic space.
After-school time slot
An agreed day and schedule.
School point of contact
A simple connection for coordination.
Family communication support
Help sharing the opportunity with your community.

District Elite FC

Professional coaches
DEFC coaches lead every session.
Structured curriculum
A development program designed for young players.
Session planning
Every training session has an objective.
Player development
Technical skills, movement, decision-making and game understanding.
Program management
DEFC runs the soccer side of the program.
Parent communication
DEFC handles communication with participating families.
07

Two ways to partner

Option 01

Revenue share

Your school receives an agreed percentage of the tuition collected from students enrolled through the partnership.

15%

Example / of collected tuition

The more students take part, the bigger the return. Program success and school revenue move together.

Option 02

School partner discount

Instead of a share of tuition, your school can offer families an exclusive partner benefit.

$20

Example / off per month, per student

Families get preferred pricing and your school becomes an official ELITE RISERS School Partner, with no extra financial process to manage.

08

A program that fits into school life

Designed to run right after the school day

1× per week

A steady development experience for families who want a balanced weekly commitment.

2× per week

More repetition, more touches, more chances to develop.

Sunday Game Days

When included in the chosen structure, players put the week's work into intra-squad games.

Train during the week. Play the game. Develop through experience.

09

Why District Elite FC?

ELITE RISERS is not an isolated soccer class. It is part of the wider District Elite FC development pathway, so what your students get at age 5 or 6 lives inside the same club as the players competing at higher levels.

  • Build the foundation
  • Develop the player
  • Create chances to compete
  • Help players keep going

The opportunity for your school

Your school already has what most soccer programs spend years looking for: a community of families and a place where kids already spend their day.

ELITE RISERS brings the rest. Professional coaches, structured development, a real soccer environment and a pathway beyond the after-school hour.

Turn your existing after-school space into a real development experience.

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