BOYS ECNL REGIONAL
About the Program
Elite Club's National League (ECNL) is a proven and nationally recognized elite soccer program, and offers our top players the best training and development opportunities available in the country. Coached by our paid ECNL coaching staff, teams train 4 times a week and compete in 2-3 National Showcase events per year.
Quick Facts:
- Offered to U13-U19 (for players born between 2008 - 2002)
- Teams train 3x/week at Wake Competition Center and WRAL Soccer Park
- Attend 2-3 National Showcase events
Training Information
ECNL Regional team trainings take place at Wake Competition Center in Morrisville next to RDU Airport.
- ECNL Regional teams train 3x per week
- 1x per week, teams will train with Athletic Lab training staff to improve strength, agility, and flexibility
- ECNL Regional teams will have access to full time Athletic Trainers for all training sessions and games
Schedules
ECNL Regional League schedules and National Showcase Event schedules can be found on the ECNL Website by following the link below. Your team's game schedule will also be uploaded into your PlayMetrics account.
2023/24 COACHES LIST
| TEAM NAME | HEAD COACH | LEAGUE |
|---|---|---|
| 2006/05 Elite | Ozzy Peralta | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2006/05 Premier | Omar Asad | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2007 Elite | Ozzy Peralta | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2007 Premier | Omar Asad | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2008 Elite | Bob Harris | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2008 Premier | TBA | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2009 Elite | Stefan Oakes | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2009 Premier | Mohammed Ameen | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2010 Elite | Bob Harris | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2010 Premier | Mohammed Ameen | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2011 Elite | Stefan Oakes | ECNL - REGIONAL |
| 2011 Premier | Stu Croft | ECNL - REGIONAL |
Club Fees
NCFC Youth ECNL players must pay the ECNL Club Fee upfront or choose another method of payment.
For those players joining mid-season, the fees for the 2024-2025 program will be pro-rated based on the date of joining the team. Please contact the program director for specific pricing information.
ECNL RL Club Fees Include:
• Training fees
• Coaches salaries
• ECNL affiliation fee
• Coaching expenses
• Field usage
• Athletic Trainer at training sessions and home games
Uniforms
2023-25 ECNL RL Game Kit:
2023-25 ECNL RL Goalkeeper Game Kit:
Other Required Pieces:
Other Required Goalkeeper Pieces:
| Uniform Size | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult Kit | ≈$436 |
The 2023-2025 Uniform Kit will be used by NCFC Youth players through May 2025
Goalkeeping
All ECNL RL goalkeepers are provided 2 sessions per week in addition to their respective team training sessions during the season, seasonal evaluations as well as in-game analysis and feedback from full-time GK staff.
College Commitments
Each year, our ECNL Regional program proudly graduates many players that commit to continuing their soccer careers at the collegiate level. Since the inception of the ECNL Regional Program, NCFC Youth has continued to maintain a 100% record for placing players who desire to continue their playing career into collegiate programs. NCFC Youth's ECNL Regional alumni are currently playing for colleges across the country from the Division I through Division III levels, including programs such as:
Appalachian State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Campbell University
College of Charleston
Davidson College
Marshall University
University of Maryland
University of Richmond
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
UNC - Asheville
UNC - Wilmington
US Naval Academy
US Military Academy - West Point
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Commitment List
The staff and coaches are proud to recognize and would like to congratulate all of our players who have made the commitment to become collegiate student athletes. For a full list of players committed to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level, click below
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3150 Spring Forest Road, Suite 116
Raleigh, NC 27616
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