What ages and program levels does Cap City Athletic offer?Mini Kickers serves three- and four-year-olds, Kickers five- and six-year-olds, and Juniors seven- and eight-year-olds with in-house development before travel. Competitive travel teams run from roughly U8 through U19 for boys and girls, with league placement stepping from Michigan regional introduction to statewide play, then into National League or Michigan State Premier Soccer League tracks depending on team level. A women’s amateur side supports older players in summer, and college guidance exists for players targeting the next level.
Where does Cap City Athletic hold ID sessions or tryouts?For the 2026–2027 identification cycle, age-group ID sessions for select platforms were scheduled at East Lansing Soccer Complex near 3700 Coleman Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. Day-to-day training or home-field assignments can vary by team and league, so confirm the map pin for your player’s group after roster placement.
When are tryouts or registration?Registration and tryout signup run through PlayMetrics. For 2026–2027, ID sessions for ECNL RL, Pre-ECNL, and Directors Academy pathways landed on April evenings in 2026, with tryouts targeted for the week of May 18, 2026. Teams outside those league structures followed a later June 2026 tryout window. League rules change year to year—verify the current calendar inside PlayMetrics before traveling.
What does a competitive year include?Competitive fees bundle training camps, multi-month fall and spring training blocks, fall and spring league games, limited winter league games, winter training weeks, and age-dependent tournament counts rather than a single short season. High-school girls lean fall and winter while high-school boys lean winter and spring. Ask admin@capcityathletic.com or dtjury@gmail.com for the current fee sheet and uniform expectations.
What is the club’s mission or coaching approach?The City Plan emphasizes values, life skills, and contribution beyond soccer. Cap City coaches prioritize long-term player development and creativity in a supportive setting, using the Cap City Process to align on-field teaching with character, leadership, and college preparation where relevant. Developmental teams focus on exploration and balanced minutes; premier-track teams pursue the highest suitable league once players are ready for elevated competition.
How can families contact or register?Call +1 517-512-5392, email admin@capcityathletic.com, or complete tryout and program steps in PlayMetrics. Mail can go to PO Box 23206, Lansing, Michigan 48909. For competitive programming detail, email Dan Jury at dtjury@gmail.com.
