Fairfield Optimist Soccer Club is a non-profit, competitive soccer organization in the greater Cincinnati area that develops players at all levels to reach their full potential in a challenging, safe environment.
- Founded
- 1978
- Ages
- U8–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 6
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to Level 6
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 US Club Soccer and Ohio 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 National League PRO, Ohio Soccer State League, Buckeye Premier Youth Soccer League, Cardinal Premier League, Great Lakes Alliance. 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.
Competitive
U8-U18
FOSC offers competitive soccer teams competing from August through May, with outdoor training in the Fall and Spring and indoor training during the Winter months. Teams are placed with a professional trainer.
CPL · Buckeye · OSSL · GLC · GLA · NL PRO
Recreation (SAY)
Minis (2022-2023); Swarmers (2020-2021); Passers (2018-2019); Wings (2016-2017); Strikers (2014-2015)
FOSC hosts recreational seasons in the Fall and Spring through SAY Soccer for families in Fairfield and the surrounding areas. Teams are coached by volunteers and typically practice 1 to 2 times per week, depending on the age.
The Academy by FOSC
3-6 years old
The Academy introduces youth to soccer in a fun, nurturing environment through skill training sessions and short-sided game situations. It emphasizes skill development in a non-competitive environment.
Futsal Skills Training
players born 2012-2018
Futsal Skills Training includes 10 technical sessions focused on fundamentals, passing, shooting, receiving and dribbling. Training takes place every Thursday.
Futsal Team Program
players born 2012-2017
The Futsal Team Program includes 11 team sessions, 10 technical sessions and 2 tournaments. Players may sign up as an individual or a team.
Fall Preseason Camp
U8-U15
The Fall Preseason Camp runs July 27-30 at Fairfield Optimist Fields and includes a camp shirt. Sessions are divided between U8-U11 and U12-U15.
Tryouts
2025/26 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Coaching
Who coaches here
12 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Brandon Robson
Director of Coaching
Christian Johnson
Technical Director
Fairfield High School boys’ Varsity
Christian joined FOSC in 2015 as a staff trainer before becoming the Activities/Camp Director in 2017, and most recently became the club’s Technical Director in 2021. He is also the boy’s Varsity Head Coach at Fairfield High School and has held that position since 2019.
Northern Kentucky University; Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
USSF C license · United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma · USYF Level 1 Futsal Certification[email protected]
Kelsea Joseph
Academy Director
Academy
Kelsea is just beginning her coaching journey, all of which is happening at FOSC.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Indiana University-East; Bachelor of General Studies, with a concentration in coaching
USSF F coaching license · futsal certification[email protected]
Will Peppard
Executive Director
Academy; Director of Coaching
Will has been with FOSC since 2010, originally joining the club as a staff trainer. In 2012, he took over the position of Academy Director before moving into the Director of Coaching role in 2014. In June of 2021, Will assumed the role of Executive Director for FOSC. Prior to his time with FOSC, Will coached at the youth, High School, and Collegiate levels.
Newman University; Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing; Master’s of Business Administration Degree in Organizational Leadership
USSF National A coaching license · United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma · United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma · USYS National Youth License[email protected]
Manny
Head Coach
Cincinnati Swerve’s PASL team; Fairfield Men's soccer program
Manny played collegiately as a defender at Tiffin University, before playing with the Cincinnati Swerve for three years where he was part of the 2019 National Championship team. He was also named a member of the US National Arena Soccer Team during his playing career. He is currently the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Swerve’s PASL team and has coached youth soccer for more than seven years. Manny is currently the Head Varsity Coach for the Fairfield Men's soccer program.
Tiffin University; master’s degree in Special Education
USSF certified · Arena & Minifootball Levels 1-2 · Futsal Level 2 diplomas
Dave
Coach
FOSC
Dave played soccer at Heidelberg College before going on to coach Varsity girl's soccer at Deer Park High School and JV girl's soccer at CHCA. He joined FOSC in 2005. Dave also coached Colerain Varsity boy's soccer from 2008-2016.
Heidelberg College
Scott
Coach
FOSC
Scott joined FOSC in 2019.
Belmont University; Bachelor of Arts degree
US Soccer D License
Kate
Coach
FOSC
Kate has been coaching for 9 years. She currently plays with the Sirens in the WPSL/UWS/OVPL, where she received league honors and is a 5x PASL National Champion.
Akron University
Futsal certified · D license
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.
Optimist FieldsPrimary
Grass
Ross High School
Turf
Fairfield High School
Turf
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
$15 non-refundable late fee, $50 discount per player for families with three (3) players or more, Event Cancellation Team Coverage: 10% of the Entry Fee.
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