PRE-TRAVEL PATHWAY
ENCO Pre-Travel Pathway: Youth Soccer Skills & Development for U4-U8 Players
The ENCO United Pre-Travel Programs are the very beginning of our youth soccer development program, specifically designed for players in the U4-U8 age groups. This dedicated pathway provides a nurturing yet engaging structure where young athletes take their first steps in the beautiful game. Our curriculum focuses on building crucial foundational skills such as dribbling, passing, and ball control through fun, age-appropriate drills and small-sided games. Rather than emphasizing a competitive win-at-all-costs mentality, the pre-travel pathway prioritizes individual player growth and a love for soccer, setting a strong base for their future journey. The goal of our Pre-Travel pathway is to provide the youngest age group with the skills and awareness that will best prepare them to be apart of one of our travel teams when they reach the appropriate age group.
We recently restructured our Pre-Travel programs to provide stronger pathways for development. See below for the details around which program your child is eligible for based on their date of birth, and scroll to the bottom of the page to see what is included in each program:
Micro-Academy
U4-U5: (DOB Ranges between 8/1/2021-7/31/2023)
Welcome to the ENCO United Micro Academy, our premier introductory program designed to ignite a lifelong passion for soccer in U4 and U5 players. Built upon our core values of integrity, sportsmanship, and community, we provide a safe, joyful environment where young athletes can thrive on and off the pitch. Through engaging, play-based exercises, our dedicated coaches focus on building fundamental motor skills, basic ball control, and healthy social habits. Join the Micro Academy family today and watch your child build confidence, form new friendships, and take their very first steps in the beautiful game!
Fall Micro trainings will be Mondays , 5:30-6:15 at Fox Run

ENCO offers soccer development for players aged U5-U19. Visit our home page to see all of our programs!
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ENCO is a club who takes a "player first" development approach. Learn more about our club here!
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Our fall and spring practices take place at ENCO Fields, however in the winter we are at Test Your Metal's turf space. Click to learn more about the facility.
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4v4 is the format for soccer age groups of U5-U8. For more the game structure for each age group, click to visit the EPYSA guidelines.
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Tryouts for travel teams take place in the spring, in the meantime please visit our page on how you can get involved sooner.
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The number of Pre-Travel practices varies based on the season. Click to return to the Pre-Travel Page for more details.
Go to linkContact our Micro-Academy Director, Christiana Pheiffer, with any further questions around fall sessions!
Pre-Travel Academy
U6-U8: (DOB Ranges between 8/1/2018-7/31/2021)
The ENCO Pre-Travel Academy offers U6 through U8 players a dynamic, age-appropriate environment designed to bridge the gap between recreational play and competitive youth soccer. Guided by our core values of effort, sportsmanship, and growth, our experienced coaching staff focuses on refining fundamental technical skills, spatial awareness, and decision-making on the ball. Players build individual confidence and team chemistry through structured skill sessions and small-sided games, instilling a true passion for the sport. Take the next step in your child's soccer journey and register today to secure their spot for the upcoming season!
Fall Pre-Travel sessions will run Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 - 6:45 at Fox Run
Contact our Pre-Travel Academy Director, Bethany Hall, with any further questions around fall sessions!
MICRO-ACADEMY (U4-U5)
Seasons, Details, and Pricing
Fall
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$110 per player
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10 week program
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1 weekly training session
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45 min. length
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Spring
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$110 per player
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10 week program
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1 weekly training session
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45 min. length
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More information around summer/winter micro programs to be released in the future
PRE-TRAVEL ACADEMY (U6-U8)
Seasons, Details, and Pricing
Fall
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$200 per player
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10 week program
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2 weekly training sessions
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1 hr. length
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2-3 play days against local clubs
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ENCO T-Shirt
Winter
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$185 per player
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10 week program
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1 weekly training session
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1 hr. length
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Hosted at Test Your Metal's indoor turf space
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Maxed at 20 players
Spring
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$200 per player
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10 week program
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2 weekly training sessions
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1 hr. length
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2-3 play days against local clubs
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ENCO T-Shirt
Summer
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$150 per player
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10 week program
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1 weekly training session
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1 hr. length
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