THE PLAYER PATHWAY
Work your way to the top
LRFC PATHWAY SUCCESS
Luis joined our club recreation program several years ago, when we first started. He's now moved on to playing with our U14B and U15B NCYSA Classic teams. This year, Luis will feature on his middle school boys soccer team and we expect nothing but the best from Luis.
luis santos
Johnna Sampson was one of our U16G players during the Fall season, and is set to feature on her girls varsity team at Purnell Swett this year. Featuring as a player for us at U14G, and now the U16G, Johnna is expected to be a big time player for her high school team this year! We are excited to see what she does as she continues down her path of success!
johnna sampson
2 more great players who joined our program in the recreation level, and have now moved on to featuring for both the U14B and U15B NCYSA Classic team. Carlos will be a standout player for Red Springs middle school, while Talin will enter his first year of play with Magnolia. More players who've worked hard, and the process is paying off for them!
talin townsend and carlos gomez bolivar
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
The Player Pathway image illustrates the various programs available for parents and players as members of the Lumber River Football Club.
Thanks to our exclusive affiliation with the NC Youth Soccer Association and US Youth Soccer, every player gains direct access to a multitude of teams, ranging from recreational levels to professional opportunities.
This feature represents one of the key advantages of our club, offering a defined route to excel in the highest tiers of play across the state and the country.
LRFC PROGRAMS
start your youth soccer journey here
U4-U15 Recreation
Who This Program is For: Parents and Players who simply want to play and have FUN!
The Recreation program focuses on players having fun and developing a love for the game, with teams practicing and playing weekly. While there is a competitive element, the main goal is for players to enjoy themselves, as scores are recorded but do not define success. All players receive medals at the season's end for participation. We prioritize fostering a love for the game in this age group, aiming to enhance skills and encourage a lifelong passion for it.
Practices: 1x a week
Matches: 1x a week
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches
Tournaments: 1 end of season (fall and spring) in-house tournament
Starting at $26
U11-U19 NCYSA Classic
U11-U19 Classic 3rd/2nd/1st/Premier Division
Who This Program is For: Parents and Players who want twice a week training, more competitive matches, and higher levels of competition.
The Classic Program offers promotion and relegation within NC Youth Soccer. Teams usually start in the 3rd/2nd division and can move up to the 1st or Premier division after a season. They practice twice a week and compete regionally every weekend, with mid and end-of-season tournaments that may attract college coaches. Success in the Premier Division can lead to promotion to the National League Piedmont Conference.
More information on the NC Youth Soccer Classic League is available here: https://www.ncsoccer.org/classic-overview/
The SINC NCYSA Classic Schedules and Teams can be accessed here:
https://soccer.sincsports.com/details.aspx?tid=NCCSL#
Practices: 2x a week
Matches: 1x a week (Home or Away)
Coaches: US E/D/C/B Licensed Paid Coaches
Tournaments: 1-2 per season (Fall/Spring)
$80 Initial and Easy Monthly Payments
