Beginning with First Touch at ages 2–3 and continuing through adult UPSL semi-pro teams, Bold City Soccer Club provides a long-term soccer pathway for local players in Northeast Florida.
- Founded
- 2023
- Ages
- Ages 2 – Adult
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 9
Where on the ladder
Level 4
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
The club’s site also lists EDP League, UPSL Academy, UPSL. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
First Touch
Ages 2–3
The First Touch program introduces children to soccer through movement, play, and imagination. The indoor classes focus on foot-eye coordination, balance, dribbling, kicking, physical movement, teamwork, cooperation, and confidence.
Developmental
Ages 4–16
The Development program uses imaginative play for younger players and gradually transitions to more focused training for older players, building a strong soccer foundation. It is designed to help children transition into team play through creative games and scrimmages, and players ages 4 and up can join pick-up games every other Friday.
feeds into Competitive Academy
Pre-Competitive
~5–7 years old · Primarily 3v3, progressing to 5v5 as players develop
This program is for players who have progressed beyond developmental training and are ready for a more structured, competitive environment. It includes two weekly training sessions, weekend scrimmages, tournaments, and required regional tournament travel.
feeds into Competitive Academy
Competitive Academy
Players born between August 1, 2010 and December 31, 2019
Competitive players train three times per week in a structured, high-performance environment focused on technical development, tactical awareness, and speed/agility. Positions are limited and awarded based on performance and team needs.
EDP · UPSL Academy feeds into UPSL
UPSL semi-professional teams
Ages 16+
The club describes a pathway from youth competition into UPSL semi-professional teams competing in the fourth division of U.S. Soccer. Players can begin integrating into the UPSL semi-professional environment starting at age 17.
UPSL feeds into Higher-Level Opportunities
Parents’ Night Out
5–12 years old
A four-hour, structured, coach-led indoor event with soccer games, competitions, dodgeball, team challenges, organized open play, movie time, board games, and dinner with pizza and drinks included.
Indoor Summer Soccer Camp
Ages 7–12
Indoor summer camp at Turf House Jax runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Players are grouped by age and experience, with all skill levels welcome for ages 7–9 and prior soccer experience expected for ages 10–12.
Elite European Youth Soccer Weekend Intensive
U7–U18
This winter weekend intensive is designed for advanced players pursuing college or pro pathways, with UEFA-licensed coaches, small-group instruction, professional-level drills, and a camp jersey included.
Chill & Skill Winter Clinic
Birth Years 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014; Birth Years 2018 & 2019
The winter clinic is a high-energy training experience covering quick feet and first touch, 1v1 attacking and defending, shooting and finishing, speed, agility, balance, confidence, and creativity under pressure.
Tryouts
2026–2027
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Greenland Park · 11808 Fayal Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Coaching
Who coaches here
11 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Bryce Flinchum
Club Director
Founder of Bold City Soccer; involved in soccer since age three; competed with clubs, schools, and organizations along the East Coast; starting defender for CH4BOLD FC; played with Club Desportivo Nacional in Portugal; starting right back for Bold City SC Premier, the club’s UPSL semi-professional team; former team captain and licensed soccer referee
Business Management major at the University of North Florida
US Soccer C Coaching License · currently pursuing US Soccer B Coaching License
Jordan Pelletier
Academy Competitive Director
Playing soccer for over 20 years; competed as an attacking midfielder and left back for former club and high school teams in Georgia; played for Jacksonville University Men’s Club Soccer; coached Jacksonville University Women’s Club Soccer; played one season with Bold City FC Premier UPSL Team
Degree in Sports Business from Jacksonville University
Darwin Munoz Rojas
Academy Developmental Director
Playing soccer since age 8; competed with numerous clubs and school programs; captain of the Englewood High School boys’ soccer team; trained in Honduras with the reserve squad of C.D. Marathón, a Division I professional club; currently plays for Bold City Soccer FC Division 1 UPSL Team
Denise Flinchum
First Touch Program Director
Children ages 2-17
Youth and high school playing experience; coached at the youth level; formed one of the largest dance studios in Vermont teaching children ages 2-17
Degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in dance performance and choreography and from Jacksonville University in nursing
Fabian Banchiero
Head Coach UPSL Premier
UPSL Premier
Fabriany
Coach
Playing soccer since age six; began development in Caquetá, Colombia; played primarily in midfield for CH4BOLD FC; captain at Englewood High School; led his team in assists; earned All-Star recognition in Jacksonville; selected to represent the City of Jacksonville High School B Team; currently plays for the Bold City SC UPSL Premier Team
Jared
Coach
Playing soccer for over 20 years; born and raised in Virginia; played with clubs in the Southeastern part of the state; played four years of collegiate soccer at Mary Baldwin University, captaining the team all four years
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration
Julian Sanchez
Coach
U13 UPSL Academy team and Women’s UPSL team
Coached with Arlington FC and Jacksonville FC; built competitive teams across multiple age groups; won tournaments including the Tampa Cup, Clay County Invitational, and Orlando City Invitational; head coach of Sandalwood High School’s boys varsity team; coached in the UPSL, including leading River City Sporting Club to Division I Conference and State Championships
Leonel
Coach
Players ages 5-18
Playing soccer since age 10 throughout North Central Florida; played four years with the Thomas University Men’s Soccer program at the NAIA level; played an additional season in the UPSL with Gainesville City FC; extensive coaching experience at individual, recreational, and club levels; currently plays for the Bold City SC Division 1 UPSL Team
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Thomas University
Rylee Forster
Coach
Playing soccer for over 20 years; recent graduate of the University of South Carolina; played Division I soccer
Graduate of the University of South Carolina
Wilson
Coach
Players ages 2-6 and high school-aged athletes
Began playing at age five with Atlético Nacional; trained until moving to the United States at 14; played at Mandarin High School; pursued a professional playing career in Colombia; over six years of experience working with players ages 2-6; additional high school coaching experience; currently plays for the Bold City SC Division 1 UPSL Team
Where they play
3 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Fort Family Park
8000 Baymeadows Rd E, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Turf
Greenland Park
11808 Fayal Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258 · Grass
Turf House JaxPrimary
9790 Historic Kings Rd S, Unit 300, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Turf
1 field isn’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Uniform Package (~$350), Uniform Package (Estimated $350), Tournament & Travel Costs: Not included in monthly fees.
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