Albany Berkeley Soccer League

Recreational U6-U10

ages 5-9 · 4v4

Recreational teams offer league play across Fall, Winter & Spring seasons for players ages 5-9.

→ feeds into Travel Rec U11-U19

Travel Rec

U11-U19 · 9v9 / 11v11

Travel recreational teams serve players ages 10-18. Fall and spring teams play in the Jack London Youth Soccer League, with 9v9 for ages 10-11 and 11v11 for ages 12+.

JLYSL

First Touch Academy

3-4 years

One-hour coed classes introduce young players to trapping, dribbling, passing, shooting, speed, and agility in a fun, supportive environment.

→ feeds into U6 Player Development Program

U6 Player Development Program

Age 5 Years · 4v4

Players transition from group activities to a team-based format, with a 30-minute practice followed by a 40-minute 4v4 game.

→ feeds into U7 Player Development Program

U7 Player Development Program

Age 6 Years · 4v4

Players build foundational skills in team settings, with one weekday practice and one weekend game. The program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and player safety.

→ feeds into U8 Player Development Program

U8 Player Development Program

Age 7 Years · 5v5

Players refine foundational skills while transitioning to a larger 5v5 field with a goalkeeper. Teams are gender-specific.

→ feeds into U9 & U10 Player Development Programs

U9 & U10 Player Development Programs

Ages 8-9 Years · 7v7

The program advances technical, tactical, and social-emotional skills with specialized positions, goalkeeper training, two practices per week, and one weekend game.

→ feeds into Travel Rec U11-U19

Lightning Competitive Program

U9–U19

A complete, year-round soccer experience focused on development, dedication, and opportunity. The program uses merit-based pathways and no pay-to-play barriers.

NPL · ECNL

Rising Competitive Program

U7+

Rising is a transitional program for players more advanced than their peers, offering higher-level play, skill development, local tournaments, and a pathway to competitive soccer.

→ feeds into Lightning Competitive Program

Winter Futsal

Players born 2020 (U6) and older · 5v5

Indoor winter futsal sharpens foot skills, decision-making, and fitness. It is open to girls and boys, recreational and competitive levels, with sessions led by professional coaches.

Holiday Drop & Shops

U7 and older

Holiday drop-off sessions provide skills, games, and scrimmages with ABSC coaches. U6 players are welcome when a parent remains on-site.

Co-ed Skills Clinics

U6 through U19

Fall, winter, and spring clinics develop dribbling, passing, defense, and shooting through high-energy exercises and gameplay.

Girls Skills Clinics

6-18 years old

Girls-only clinics provide coaching tailored for girls, with technical training designed to build creativity, confidence, and friendships.

Goalkeeper Skills Clinics

6 and up

Specialized goalkeeper training covers shot-stopping, distribution, command of the box, footwork, communication, and reading the game under pressure.

Girls Winter Clinic

6-18 years old

A full-week training track provides tailored instruction in a supportive, high-expectation environment, focusing on technical skills, creativity, resilience, and individual development.

Soccer Camps

ages 4-18 years

ABSC offers camps during winter, spring, summer, fall, and select school holidays for boys and girls of all skill levels, covering dribbling, passing, defense, shooting, gameplay, field awareness, and conditioning.

Summer Recreational Camp

U5 - U11

Summer recreational camps offer full-day and half-day options with skill-building drills, small-sided games, and activities led by ABSC coaches.