Concordia Soccer Club non-profit Youth and Adult Organization

Development

Concordia Soccer Club develops players starting at age 7 all the way through age 23. The process starts with our Academy Program (ages 7-9) where the fundamentals of soccer are introduced to young players by experienced coaches who know how to make learning the game fun. Our U10-U12 teams are the prime years for development with a patient process of teaching techniques and tactics in a competitive, yet fun soccer atmosphere. The U13-U18 experience begins to challenge these young adults with more complex soccer problems in a more competitive atmosphere; here players will truly be challenged.

After players graduate from our youth program, we hope to see them between their college seasons and again after they graduate with the hopes that one day they will return to play for one of our adult teams, coach in our youth program, and represent Concordia for life.

Offered Programs

	Kinder Program: Kinder Soccer is a FUN introductory soccer program for boys and girls, ages 3-6. Kids will learn the basics of body coordination and peer interaction through the game of soccer... Simple games and exercises will begin to teach the kids body coordination, balance, and skill. Advanced games will challenge the kids in simple problem solving and sharing amongst their peers. These young players will be introduced to the soccer ball and all of the fun things you can do with it, all while getting some exercise! Registration & More Information...
	Youth Development Academy: Concordia's Youth Development Academy is a player-centric program that understands that younger players still have a lot of learning and growing to do within the game and recognize that putting them in an environment where they would receive more training than matches is more developmentally appropriate. This approach allows us to foster development over winning, and lets these young players play freely. Concordia Soccer Club understands that success is a byproduct of player development. There is a saying... you can't teach tactics without technique. Our Academy focuses on developing the player's technique in an environment where they don't have to worry about making mistakes or fear failure. Experimentation and self expression is encouraged in all of our kids as they learn the game in a fun soccer environment. Registration & More Information...
	Youth Premier U10-U18: Our U10-U12 teams are the prime years for development with a patient process of teaching techniques and tactics in a competitive, yet fun soccer atmosphere. A disciplined foundation is also built during this time to teach the players to respect the team, the coach, the opponent, the referees, and the beautiful game. The U13-U18 experience begins to challenge these young adults with more complex soccer problems in a more competitive atmosphere; here players will truly be challenged. Registration & More Information...
	U23 College Program: College players train and play here in their summer off-season with a coaching staff that looks to improve their technical and tactical abilities while maintaining a level of expected fitness. Teams will train and compete in an U23 league throughout the summer. More Information...
	Adult Competitive: Sport Club Donauschwaben (SCD) Concordia has been playing soccer here in Northeast Ohio since 1957 and continues to be the premier adult club in the area. SCD Concordia fields two teams in the North Coast Soccer League, with most of the players playing year round in our program. Our teams have also competed in some of the country's largest amateur tournaments, as well as in the annual Donauschwaben National Tournament. Over the years, our teams have rostered numerous professional and college players. More Information...
	Adult Social: There are opportunities for everyone looking to enjoy the game. Open training session each week provides the social player an opportunity to kick it around with like minded members. Opportunities for competitive play is available in our 7v7 Men's Leagues during the summer and our indoor leagues during the winter months. More Information...

If you have questions or special requests, please email us at [email protected]

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History of the Club

Concordia Soccer Club is the oldest active youth program in Ohio. SCD Concordia (the parent soccer organization to Concordia Soccer Club) began playing soccer in 1957. In 1963, SCD Concordia formed the first youth soccer program in Ohio. We have been fielding adult (SCD Concordia) and youth (Concordia Soccer Club) teams ever since.

Concordia plays out of the beautiful Donauschwaben's German American Cultural Center (DGACC) at Lenau Park in Olmsted Township. With our own facilities, including several outdoor fields and an indoor field, we are able to train and develop players year round.