Pre-Academy

The first step toward Girls Academy and MLS Next HD — Under 8 to Under 12.

About Pre-Academy

The Keystone FC Pre-Academy program is the first step toward Keystone FC's top national platforms — Girls Academy and MLS Next Homegrown Division. Designed for players ages U8–U12, Pre-Academy provides the training environment and competitive experience needed to prepare for the highest level of play in the country.

  • High-level coaching with direct oversight from program-specific Directors of Coaching
  • Individual Development Plans (IDPs) evaluations to track and support growth
  • Access to high-level tournaments, preparing players for the demands of national-level competition
  • Competitive league play at the regional level, supported by game filming for tactical review. League play includes GA Inspire (U11 & U12) and Pre-MLS Next (U12) powered by United Clubs League.

Season Breakdown & Eligibility

Season breakdown

Fall (August-November):

  • U8-U12 teams play in 8-10 league games, train 2-3x a week, and compete in 2-3 tournaments.

Winter Season (January–February):

  • U8-U12 teams train 1-2x a week and may participate in an indoor league with 6-8 games or a futsal program to enhance development.

Spring Season (March–June):

  • U8-U12 teams play in 8-10 league games, train 2-3x a week, and compete in 2-3 tournaments. Teams may also opt to compete in State Cup.

Age Group Eligibility

BOYS TEAMS — Calendar Year Based

  • Under 8 - Jan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019
  • Under 9 - Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018
  • Under 10 - Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017
  • Under 11 - Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016
  • Under 12 - Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015

Girls TEAMS — school Year Based

  • Under 8 - Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019
  • Under 9 - Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018
  • Under 10 - Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017
  • Under 11 - Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016
  • Under 12 - Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015

Teams & Coaches

Under 8 - Boys
PRE-ACADEMY 19B
Matt Sheibley
HEAD COACH
Under 8 - Girls
PRE-ACADEMY U8G
Molly Kleinert & Haydn Paxton
HEAD COACHES
Under 9 - Boys
PRE-ACADEMY 18B
Matt Anderson
HEAD COACH
Under 9 - Girls
PRE-ACADEMY U9G
Aaron Shenck
HEAD COACH
Under 10 - Boys
PRE-ACADEMY 17B
Jason Brockman
HEAD COACH
Under 10 - Girls
PRE-ACADEMY U10G
TJ ANDRISANO
HEAD COACH
Under 11 - Boys
PRE-ACADEMY 16B
Eric White
HEAD COACH
Under 11 - Girls
PRE-ACADEMY U11G
Jaymes Steele
HEAD COACH
Under 12 - Boys
PRE-ACADEMY 15B
Andrew Dudziak
HEAD COACH
Under 12 - Girls
PRE-ACADEMY U12G
Holly Hoy
HEAD COACH

Fees & Uniforms

Fees

Pre-Academy offers flexible payment options: a full-year commitment (August–June). Player fees are all-inclusive of coaching and league play, with no hidden costs — uniforms and travel expenses are paid individually by families.


Keystone FC provides payment plans which split player fees into smaller payments: a commitment fee (due at registration to hold your player's spot) plus team fees, paid either in full or across 5 (full-year) scheduled payments. Commitment fees are non-refundable.


For current pricing, payment plans, and our full fee policy, visit your PlayMetrics registration dashboard or contact us directly.

UNIFORMS

Uniforms are required and purchased separately through our official provider, UniSport. We recommend ordering as soon as you are sent the link for uniform purchase to ensure a timely delivery.

Questions about uniforms? Contact Jeff Linnenbach.

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