Centerpiece program

SJFC Development Academy

The heart of San Jose FC: age-group training, one club identity, and a player-first development model.

Program details.

Everything families should understand before joining this SJFC program.

Foundation (6–8): movement, ball confidence, creativity, and love of the game.
Development (9–11): technical growth, decision-making, problem-solving, and small-sided play.
Performance (12–14): higher intensity training, leadership, game understanding, and competitive habits.

Players learn that they belong to the club first, not a fixed roster label.
Training groups can be adjusted to fit the activity, the challenge level, and the player’s current needs.
Friendships, confidence, and healthy competition grow across the whole age group.

Clear age-group rhythm with two 90-minute sessions each week.
Coaching that prioritizes joy, technical quality, decisions, leadership, and long-term growth.
A pathway connected to Thursday Night Football, camps, festivals, and future competitive opportunities.

Program promise

One club identity

Each San Jose FC program connects back to the same club culture: player-first, joyful, creative, and community-centered.