The Lexington Sporting Youth Club is a competitive club open to all youth players, male and female. We believe all players can flourish, regardless of level of play. Our mission is to provide the best possible environment for our players to grow and thrive. We are focused on developing players aligned with our club’s playing philosophy and show flair, creativity, and confidence. Beyond the pitch, we are responsible for ensuring we produce young people who are educated, respectful, and have the necessary life skills to be successful.
2022 YOUTH CLUB TALENT IDENTIFICATION SCHEDULE
May 23-26, 2022 (Completed)
U7 (2016), U8 (2015), U9 (2014), U10 (2013), U11 (2012), U12 (2011)
June 6 & June 10, 2022 (Completed)
U13 (2010), U14 (2009), U15 (2008), U16 (2007), U17 (2006), U18 (2005), U19 (2004)
Supplemental Talent ID Sessions by Lexington Sporting Club Performance Staff (optional)
June 13 – Masterson Station (Completed)
U7 Boys & Girls: 5:30-6:45 pm
U8 Boys & Girls: 7:00-8:15 pm
June 14 – Masterson Station POSTPONED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY (SEE NEW JUNE 21-22 DATES BELOW)
U9 Boys & Girls: 5:30-6:45 pm
U10 Boys & Girls: 7:00-8:15 pm
June 15 – Masterson Station POSTPONED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY (SEE NEW JUNE 21-22 DATES BELOW)
U11 Boys & Girls: 5:30-6:45 pm
U12 Boys & Girls: 7:00-8:15 pm
June 21 – Lexington Sporting Club Indoor 1 (Completed)
U9 Boys: 5:00-6:00 pm
U10 Boys: 7:00-8:00 pm
June 22 – Lexington Sporting Club Indoor 1 (Completed)
U11 Boys: 5:00-6:00 pm
U12 Boys: 7:00-8:00 pm
June 28 – Lexington Sporting Club Indoor 1 (Completed)
U13 Boys: 5:00-6:00 pm
U14 Boys: 7:00-8:00 pm
June 30 – Lexington Sporting Club Indoor 1
U15 Boys: 10:00-11:00 am
(U16-U19 Boys will have alternate training sessions due to the USL Academy process)
Phase Group Summer Training Sessions (optional)
July 11-13 (Specific dates TBA)
Phase Group Fall Season Training Sessions (optional)
U7-U12: July 25-31 (Location, dates & times TBA)
Coaches will utilize the first week of fall training sessions to help finalize rosters by July 31. We understand vacations are still possible during this time but hope players can be available for as many of these sessions as possible. Notify your phase director if your player will not be available during any of these sessions.
Scroll the various age groups below to learn about each level of the program, and find the player pathway diagram at the bottom of the page.
Players have the opportunity to be selected to the USL Academy Boys Cup and USL Academy League. Other leagues include the Great Lakes Conference, the Buckeye Premier League, the Kentucky Premier League (KPL), the Kentucky Select Soccer League (KSSL), and our bespoke games program.
Phase Directors: Diego d’Angelo (ddangelo@lexsporting.com) & Kenny Nusbacher (knusbacher@lexsporting.com)
Players have the opportunity to be selected to the USL Academy Boys Cup. Other leagues include the Great Lakes Conference, the Buckeye Premier League, the Kentucky Premier League (KPL), the Kentucky Select Soccer League (KSSL), and our bespoke games program.
Phase Directors: Todd Bretz (tbretz@lexsporting.com) & Logan Wiley (lwiley@lexsporting.com)
Players have the opportunity compete in the Buckeye Premier League, The Premiere League (TPL), the Kentucky Premier League (KPL), the Kentucky Select Soccer League (KSSL), and our bespoke games program.
Phase Directors: Gavin Colton (gcolton@lexsporting.com) & Brent Chase (bchase@lexsporting.com)
Players have the opportunity to compete in the Buckeye Premier League, The Premiere League (TPL), the Kentucky Select Soccer League (KSSL), and our bespoke games program.
Phase Directors: Marty Tappel (mtappel@lexsporting.com) & Timbo Jenkins (tjenkins@lexsporting.com)
