Building Skills, Confidence & a Love for the Game

Cougar Soccer Club’s Academy Program is designed for children born between 2018 and 2022. Whether your child is taking their first steps onto the field or refining their skills, our professional trainers ensure a fun, structured, and supportive environment for every player.

Program Details

• Season Start: Practices begin in September 2025
• Professional Coaching: All practices are led by experienced trainers—no parent-led coaching
• Training Sessions: Practice frequency varies by age
  • Minikickers (2022, 2021) Saturday morning practices at DeHart Park
  • Kickers (2020) One weekday practice at Borden Park plus one Saturday morning practice at DeHart Park. You can select the day when you register.
  • Academy (2019, 2018) – Two weekday practices at Borden Park (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs – you pick) and one game Saturday morning at DeHart Park.
• Inclusivity: Cougar Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit—no child will be turned away due to financial reasons. Payment plans are available for all families and financial assistance is available by request.

Why Choose Cougar Soccer Club?

For 60 years, we’ve been dedicated to developing young players in Maplewood and South Orange through expert coaching, structured programming, and a commitment to community values. We prepare our youngest players for travel soccer while fostering a lifelong love of the game.