Rec-Plus will open online thru the registration system beginning May 23 and will close on the first day of training, Monday August 25 at 1:00pm for U8-U10 players born in 2016-2018. Players must be registered JFC recreational players in order to participate in the Rec-Plus program (formerly Division 2).
REC-PLUS PROGRAM
(Formerly D2/Division 2)
The JFC Rec-Plus program is offered to players who seek a level of soccer between recreational and competitive. Teams are formed (at the 8U, 9U and 10U age groups) through a 6 week training process both in the Fall and Spring seasons. Players on teams that are formed in the Fall don't necessarily stay together in the Spring. Players and teams can be added in the Spring. To be considered for a Rec-Plus team the player must be a registered recreational player at JFC.
The primary focus of rec-plus training is to offer age appropriate training as well as introducing these young players to the challenging world of competitive soccer. It also acts as a gateway into the JFC competitive program if interested thru MS Rush Jackson. JFC’s philosophy is one of playing to learn, having fun and minimizing the intense pressure to win. This philosophy transcends into every training session and match. The Rec-Plus coaching staff is specially selected and trained to provide this introduction to competitive soccer in an environment conducive to learning and having fun!
Fall 2025 TRAINING DATES FOR THE REC-PLUS PROGRAM
Sessions will also act as tryouts for those wishing to play on a SPRING RecPlus team
Monday, August 25
Wednesday, September 3 (no training on 9/1 due to Labor Day)
Monday, September 8
Monday, September 15
Monday, September 22
Monday, September 29
**Other Wednesdays will be reserved for rainout days**
All sessions are 4:30pm-6:00pm
After RecPlus sessions conclude, players chosen for teams will start training with their team on Wednesday October 15 after closing jamboree for Recreational soccer on October 4 and Fall break that encompasses Monday, October 13
Fall 2025 Tournaments for those chosen to play on a RecPlus team:
MS Rush Crossroads of the South - October 31-November 2 at JFC
MFC Fall Classic - November 14-16 in Madison
* In addition to these tournaments, teams will also play 'friendly' games against area clubs.
Boys: Field 3
Girls: Field 2
For more information about our Rec-Plus program you may contact our Academy/RecPlus Directors or the Academy/RecPlus Administrator:
Co-Directors: Craig McCabe - [email protected] and Jonny Ellis - [email protected]
Rachel Vlahos - Administrator for Academy and RecPlus- [email protected]
Players chosen for a team: Team practices will begin after the recreational season ends. The cost for a team is approximately $250 and is separate from training fees. This covered coaching fees, tournament entry fees, friendly game fees, player pass fees, insurance and any other aspect of the team for the fall season. Payment plans will be available as needed
Challenging training sessions conducted by the JFC coaching staff are the key ingredient in the personal development of the players. Training activities are devised to help each player improve technically (skills), tactically (decision-making), physically (fitness) and psychologically (mental toughness). JFC’s Rec-Plus program focuses on the complete development of each player. Through guided discovery teaching methods, the JFC Rec-Plus staff challenges each player to creatively solve problems that only the game itself can provide.