Founding Competitive Soccer Program
J Premier Soccer
Competitive Soccer. Healthier Environment.
A thoughtful, development-focused program for families seeking a higher-level soccer experience
without excessive travel, pressure, or burnout culture.
Founding roster spots are limited for the inaugural 2026–2027 season.
Development First
Growth and confidence before short-term pressure.
Reduced Travel
Intentional scheduling within the Kansas City metro.
Healthy Competition
Serious soccer without fear-based environments.
Family Focused
A sustainable approach to competitive youth sports.
Why We Built This Program
Youth sports has become increasingly expensive, demanding, and adult-centered.
Families are being asked to sacrifice more weekends, more money, and more of childhood
at younger and younger ages.
Nearly 70% of kids quit organized sports by age 13. We believe that should make every youth sports organization ask, 'Is there a better way?'
J Premier Soccer exists because we believe there is a healthier middle ground:
a competitive environment where players can improve, compete seriously,
and still enjoy being kids.
This is not recreational soccer. But it is also not built around the idea
that childhood should feel like a professional academy.
A Better Way To Experience Competitive Soccer
Traditional premier soccer programs can become overwhelming for families.
Our goal is to provide the structure, coaching, and competition players need
while protecting the joy, confidence, and balance that keep kids in the game long term.
1
Player Development
Technical growth, decision-making, creativity, and confidence matter more than short-term trophies.
2
Healthy Competition
Players should compete hard, learn from adversity, and grow without fear-based coaching.
3
Balanced Schedule
Training and games are structured to support development while respecting family life.
4
Clear Costs
Tuition includes league registration, tournaments, uniforms, player fees, and coaching.
Season Structure
J Premier Soccer is designed as a fall and spring seasonal-year program
for players ready for a more committed soccer environment.
Seasonal Year
2026–2027
Age Groups
U10–U12
League
Heartland
| Fall Season |
Late July through end of October |
| Spring Season |
Early/Mid February through end of May |
| Training |
Two practices per week, planned for Tuesday and Thursday |
| League Play |
Weekend competition through Heartland Premier Soccer League (Friday evenings, Saturday's and/or Sunday's) |
| Tournaments |
One fall tournament and one spring tournament included |
| Game Locations |
Overland Park, Olathe, and Kansas City metro locations |
| Formats |
7v7 and 9v9 competitive play |
Annual Club Tuition
Founding pricing is established for the inaugural season and includes
fall and spring participation. Payment plan options are available.
J Members
$849
Fall + Spring seasons
Community
$949
Fall + Spring seasons
What Tuition Covers
- Fall and spring Heartland Premier Soccer League registration
- One fall and one spring tournament
- Player card, roster, and league registration fees
- Two weekly training sessions
- Goalkeeper instruction included throughout the year
- Official game uniform package
- Professional coaching staff and structured seasonal curriculum
Who This Is For
This program is designed for families looking for:
- A higher level than recreational soccer
- Local competition with less travel burden
- Two weekly training sessions
- Players who are coachable and eager to improve
- Structure, communication, and balance
- A competitive environment that still respects childhood
Who This May Not Be For
This may not be the right fit for families seeking:
- Constant travel every weekend
- A year-round soccer-only lifestyle
- Win-at-all-costs team culture
- Early professionalization of young athletes
- A large-club assembly line experience
Tryout Process
Tryouts help our staff evaluate player readiness, roster fit,
and appropriate team placement for the seasonal year.
Players will be evaluated on technical ability, decision-making,
coachability, competitiveness, attitude, and long-term developmental fit.
This is not simply about identifying the biggest, fastest,
or most physically mature players.
Important
Roster spots are limited. Not all players may be placed on a team
if numbers, roster balance, or developmental fit do not align.
- Players will be evaluated by coaching staff
- Families will receive follow-up after tryouts
- Final placement depends on roster size, team needs, and coaching availability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recreational soccer?
No. J Premier Soccer is a competitive program for players ready
for a higher level of training and competition.
Is this full travel soccer?
It is a competitive soccer program, but the goal is to reduce unnecessary travel
by focusing on local league competition in the KC metro area.
Can my child play other sports?
Yes. We support multi-sport athletes, especially at younger ages.
Is this program Shabbat friendly?
J Premier Soccer is inclusive of both our Jewish community at The J and the broader Kansas City community,
which includes families of many different backgrounds and traditions.
We welcome families who observe Shabbat to participate. However, league and tournament schedules are managed
externally, and we are unable to control game times or submit scheduling requests related to religious observance.
Families should expect that games, tournaments, or team activities will take place on Fridays or Saturdays
throughout the seasonal year. Refunds are not provided for time missed and programming cost cannot be prorated based on participation.
What if my child is nervous about tryouts?
That is completely normal. Our goal is to create a positive evaluation environment
where players can compete, listen, learn, and be themselves.
Is playing time guaranteed?
At these younger ages, we believe players need meaningful opportunities to develop.
Playing time decisions will consider attendance, effort, attitude,
roster size, and competition level. However, our ultimate goal is to provide as much playing time for every athlete as possible. Our focus is not results driven, it's child motivated.
How many teams will be formed?
Team formation will depend on tryout numbers, roster balance,
player fit, and coaching availability.
A Different Kind of Promise
We cannot promise scholarships, professional contracts, or trophies.
What we can promise is that your child will be coached intentionally,
treated with respect, challenged appropriately,
and placed in an environment designed around long-term growth,
confidence, and love for the game.
Start Here. Grow Here. Compete Here.
Tryouts allow our staff to identify players who are ready for this environment
while giving families an opportunity to ask questions before committing
to the seasonal year.
Register for Tryouts