Rec-Plus will open online thru the registration system beginning November 1, 2023 and will close on the first day of training, February 5 , 2024 at 1:00pm for U8-U10 players born in 2014-2016. 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!
SPRING 2024 TRAINING DATES FOR THE REC-PLUS PROGRAM
Sessions will also act as tryouts for those wishing to play on a Spring RecPlus team
Monday, February 5
Monday, February 12 (rain out)
Wednesday, February21 (due to President's Day on the 19th)
Monday, February 26
Wednesday, February 28
Monday, March 4
Wednesday, March 6 (added date for rainout on February 12)
**Other Wednesdays will be reserved for makeup dates in case of rainouts**
All sessions are 4:30pm-6:00pm
After RecPlus sessions conclude, players chosen for teams will start training with their team on Monday March 18
SPRING 2024 Tournaments for those chosen to play on a RecPlus team:
MS Rush Spring Classic - April 5-7 at JFC
JFC Premier Cup - April 19-21 at JFC
Brilla Spring Finale - May 3-5 in Clinton
* 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 Director or the Academy/RecPlus Administrator:
James 'Gleddy' Gledhill - Director- [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 $340 and is separate from training fees, this will include a RecPlus jersey, shorts and socks. New teams are chosen in the spring than the teams in the fall.
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.