Cedar Stars Hudson Valley is the most northerly division of the academy, it was formed in 2016 and has emerged as one of the top Soccer Clubs in the Hudson Valley region and neighboring catchment area, competing in the prestigious National League within the EDP soccer platform.
- Founded
- 2016
- Ages
- U5–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 13
One club, many divisions
Cedar Stars Academy
One academy: six divisions and two partner clubs across NJ and NY
Sister divisions · 9 more across the club
Where on the ladder
Level 2 to Level 5
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.
Sanctioned by Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in USYS NL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists USYS Elite 64. We have not placed that league on the ladder, so it does not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
CSA Hudson Valley, every team.
Last season Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley fielded 4 teams in the leagues we track: 2 boys and 2 girls, all at state & premier. The ladder tops out in EDP North Atlantic from U9 up.
| lvl | U9 | U11 | U12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDP flights 1–3 |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
College & pro pathway
Where the players went next.
We counted these from public commitment lists and trackers, not from the club’s own claims.
Turned pro out of this club
The counts come from public commitment trackers, club lists, league records, player pages, and the rosters of 2,244 NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA programs. One player counts once per school. “Division unverified” means we matched the school but could not confirm the program level. We never print a current youth player’s name.
Programs
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.
The Roots
U5-U8
Focus on fun and enjoyment for young players being introduced to professional coaching for the first time. Coaches and curriculum focus on creating habits and teaching technical skills through age-appropriate small-sided games.
feeds into The Builders
The Builders
U9-U12
Players refine technical skills with implementation of speed of play and team concepts introduced. Players explore different positions while primary focus continues on individual development.
feeds into The Academy
The Academy
U13-U19
Final and most intense program focusing on individual technical ability combined with team concepts, positions, philosophies and formations. Speed of play, roles and decisions on field are emphasized with competitive piece added at more intense level.
MLS NEXT · GIRLS ACADEMY · NATIONAL ACADEMY LEAGUE · ELITE 64 · EDP
CSA Select
U5-U19
High-performance supplemental program designed for elite, motivated players who want to train year-round, sharpen skills, and compete in elite environments without full commitment of a year-round team. Offers small group training, tournaments, futsal, and advanced clinics.
Winter Select Training
U5-U19
Focused, small-group training for off-season development during winter months (DEC - FEB). Players stay sharp and fit in an elite environment led by top coaches.
Tournament Teams
U5-U19
CSA teams formed specifically to compete in top-tier tournaments domestically and internationally with short-term commitment.
Futsal Training & Leagues
U5-U19
Fast-paced, technical futsal training that builds quick thinking and tight control. Year-round training with additional winter leagues and tournaments.
Summer Select
U5-U19
Train-only or train-and-play options during summer (JUN - JULY). Players maintain form or take the next step by competing in high-level summer tournaments.
Small Group Training
U5-U19
4–6 player sessions allowing for targeted technical work, more touches, and faster growth. Perfect for skill refinement and confidence-building.
Elite Camps
U5-U19
Holiday and summer camps for advanced players with high-intensity sessions focused on technical execution, tactical awareness, and top-level gameplay.
Clinics
U5-U19
Short-format, high-rep training targeting specific skills and positions including technical, position-specific, physical, and skills & scrimmage sessions.
Hudson Valley Programs
U5-U19
Supplementary programs designed to help young soccer players hone their skills and reach their full potential, run seasonally and occasionally on school and public holidays.
CSA Residential Camp
2016 – 2011
High-performance summer experience bringing best players from across all CSA locations into one professional-style environment for five immersive days of training, competition, and residential living.
Coaching
Who coaches here
7 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Christian Henry
Director of Coaching
Academy Coach
Ismael Bravo
Program Director
Academy Coach
Jack Winter
Academy Director
Academy Coach
Brendan Lawlor
Girls DOC
Academy Coach
Matt Quick
Academy Coach
Kevin Longacre
Academy Coach
Merari Rodriguez
Academy Coach
Where they play
1 field
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Capelli Sport Complex ChesterPrimary
2 Tetz Rd. Chester
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
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