Pre-Club Academy

TRYOUT / INVITATION ONLY BASED PROGRAM

The Cleveland Force Pre-Club Academy (PCA) is the unique capstone program within the Cleveland Force Juniors pathway. Designed as a direct bridge to the competitive club environment, it stands out because it is an invite-only, player-focused development program specifically engineered to prepare athletes for the demands of 7v7 club soccer. What Makes the Pre-Club Academy Unique?

• Club-Style Curriculum: Unlike general recreational sessions, the PCA Academy-style curriculum is specifically designed to mimic the club's 7v7 environment. It introduces players to the "Force Style of play" and the technical foundations required to compete at a high level.
•  Pathway Integration: It serves as the primary developmental pathway for players aiming to transition into the U8 club environment. Coaches focus on high-level technical skills—including ball mastery, spatial awareness, and small-sided game decision-making (1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 situations).
• Game-Realistic Training: Participants train once a week under experienced staff who deliver a consistent, challenging curriculum, supplemented by age-appropriate 5v5 games and friendlies to ensure players can apply their technical skills in real-game situations.
• Exclusive Focus: Because the program is invite-based, it maintains a focused environment where coaches can push players toward the specific performance standards they will encounter when they enter competitive club soccer over the next 1–2 years.

We encourage all our future Pre-Club Academy players to first experience our JUNIORS program for ages 5 - 8.