River City FC · St. Louis
Our Programs
A development pathway for every player, from first touch to competitive academy.
River City Rookies
River City Rookies is a fun, energetic first step into soccer. Through playful drills, mini-games and storytelling, young players build the basics (dribbling, passing, shooting) while developing coordination, balance and teamwork in a safe, welcoming environment built for pure enjoyment of the game. Fall sessions run Fridays at The Groves.
- Fun-first environment
- Basic motor skill development
- Introduction to ball control
- Small group sizes
- Parent involvement welcome
Futures
The Futures program bridges recreational play and organized team soccer. Players build fundamental technical skills — dribbling, passing, shooting — while learning the basics of team play through structured training sessions and small-sided games.
- Structured skill-building sessions
- Small-sided game play (4v4, 5v5)
- Introduction to positions and shape
- Qualified coaching staff
- Fall and spring seasons
Juniors
Juniors is where players begin to refine their technical abilities and develop a deeper tactical understanding of the game. Training sessions are more focused, and players compete in organized leagues against other clubs.
- Advanced technical training
- Tactical concepts introduced
- Competitive league play (7v7, 9v9)
- Individual player development plans
- Tournament opportunities
Academy / Select
Our Academy and Select teams represent the highest level of play at River City FC. Players receive advanced coaching focused on preparing them for high school, club, and collegiate soccer. This is the competitive pathway for committed, talented players.
- High-level competitive play (9v9 & 11v11)
- College-prep development track
- Advanced tactical and positional training
- Video analysis and performance feedback
- Exposure to ECNL and ODP pathways
