10 Reasons Players Love Club Soccer

10 Reasons Players Love Club Soccer

Choosing to make the jump to the club level can be an extremely rewarding experience for young, ambitious players. Being in a competitive soccer environment year round will help them develop skills both on and off the field. The moments shared with teammates and life-long relationships built by stepping on the field together stay with players long after they’ve left a club.

Here are 10 Reasons Players Love Club Soccer:

Life Lessons

• Life Lessons

  • Playing club soccer can teach players skills that they can carry with them for life. Discipline, teamwork, communication, dealing with setbacks, and performing under pressure are just a few of the things that players can learn from playing club soccer

• High Level Training

  • Training well and building good habits sets the foundation for consistent game-day performances. Club soccer will give players 3-4 sessions a week of year round, high quality training. 

• Motivated Teammates

  • The majority of club soccer players have big goals for their career - to play in college, make it to the pros, or even represent their country. Being surrounded by other highly motivated players will make for an enjoyable playing experience. 

• Test Yourself / Compete Against The Best

  • Club soccer will bring the best out of young players. Week in and week out, they will face top competition on a state, regional, or national level. Competing in this environment can lead to big improvements in a short amount of time. 

• Balancing School and Soccer

  • Managing the demands of high school academics and club soccer can be challenging, but players will be better off for it. They will learn time management and self-discipline that will help prepare them for life after high school.

• Learn From Top Coaches

  • Premier youth clubs, such as the Boston Bolts, have compiled a staff of highly accredited USSF and UEFA licensed coaches. Many coaches are Div I, II, & III college coaches, and former professional players. These coaches can provide players with valuable guidance and feedback on and off the field. 

• State-Of-The-Art Facilities

  • Youth soccer clubs are increasing their investment into their own playing facilities. At home or on the road, players will get to play their matches on high quality turf or grass pitches. 

• Travel The Country

  • Competing against teams across the country in games and showcases can give players and their families a chance to visit cities and experience cultures that they may not have had the chance to otherwise. 

• College Recruiting Exposure

  • Given the level of competition, college coaches and scouts tend to place more value in performances at the club soccer level than the high school / local levels of the game. Club showcases and tournaments provide great exposure for players looking to play at the collegiate level. 

• Friendships For Life

  • At the end of their career, players won’t necessarily remember the wins, losses, goals, or mistakes. Ultimately, players will remember and cherish the relationships they built with their teammates and coaches over the years. Friendships built through soccer can last a lifetime.

If you have any interest in playing club soccer for the upcoming season, we encourage you to register interest and connect with one of our Regional Directors who’ll be able to provide up-to-date information about upcoming Bolts opportunities.