Pathway to Success

We have created a roadmap to develop each child that enters our club from U6 to the top level of U19. The diagram shows the tiers of our programs, from it's foundation in ours kid's club, all the way to the top tier competition team. Below you can find a description of each tier and their goals. 
Competitive Program U12-U19
This is the highest level for Cullman United at u12-u19. All players are coached by our top level coaches. Players are offered the best possible soccer education we have to offer.
Academy Program U9-U11
This is the highest level for Cullman United at U9-U11. This program is for players who have a strong desire to get better at the sport, grow their love of the game, and compete at a higher level. All players are coached by our top level coaches
Recreational Program - U9 - U19
This program is volunteer coach based for those who are interested in the sport who want to play for fun. It is a local league that is affordable and available for anyone who wants to play.
Pre Academy Program U7-U8
This program is a great program for our 6-7 year olds who are looking to get into soccer and grow their skills. It is completely development based and a great option for all kids in our community.
Rising Stars Program u5-U6
This is a great introductory program to the sport of Soccer. It is volunteer based and designed to be fun and development based. It is the best time to put your kid into soccer so they can start growing a love for the game.

 Academy Purpose:
 Increase player retention, increase the love of the game, increased player development

Why and how -
  • 75% of kids quit youth sports because it is not fun for them, they dislike their coach, or they have not had as much success as they would have liked. 
  • Most kids when they choose a sport they have a long term plan of playing for their high school, playing in college or similar aspirations. This program puts them on the pathway they need to give themselves the chance to have those opportunities.
  • We put each player in the environment that they will have the most success, build confidence and grow as a player. 
  • We teach the methodology of TOVO, which focuses on the intellectual side of the game. The more a player’s Soccer IQ increases, the more rapid their development will be.
Why and how -
  • 75% of kids quit youth sports because it is not fun for them, they dislike their coach, or they have not had as much success as they would have liked. 
  • Most kids when they choose a sport they have a long term plan of playing for their high school, playing in college or similar aspirations. This program puts them on the pathway they need to give themselves the chance to have those opportunities.
  • We put each player in the environment that they will have the most success, build confidence and grow as a player. 
  • We teach the methodology of TOVO, which focuses on the intellectual side of the game. The more a player’s Soccer IQ increases, the more rapid their development will be.

Academy

  • Licensed experienced coaches

  • Tryout based, high level of play and competition

  • Focus is on Individual development. Allows for the best possible development at the most pivotal ages of 8-11 years old. 

  • Opportunity to play kids in other cities, but travel is no more than an hour away. Opportunity to play against elite competition. 

  • Training is more important than games

  • Rosters are fluid and allow for flexibility to ensure success for each player but also to reward hard work.

Recreational

  • Volunteer coaches

  • All players randomly split up and balanced. 

  • Focus is on fun and participation

  • Mostly in house local competition. 

  • Fixed rosters. 

  • Allows for the opportunity to still play the game we all love if competitive is not an option.