What ages and program levels does Cedar Stars Academy Newark offer?CSA Newark runs competitive EDP teams from about U8 through U12. Boys from roughly U13 through U19 train and compete through a CSA Bergen partnership in USYS Elite 64 and the National Academy League. Younger players can enter the Roots path, which starts with a weekly beginners phase in Carlstadt and progresses through streamed Roots training toward travel-team readiness. The Newark hub also houses the CSA Residential Program and supports St. Benedict’s Prep players in the club after the high school season.
About
Cedar Stars Academy Newark sits in the CSA North family and focuses on families around Kearny, East Orange, Elizabeth, Union, and neighboring communities. The Newark hub also anchors the CSA Residential Program and works closely with St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, where the boys high school program has earned fourteen national championships; CSA Newark supports St. Benedict’s players in the club setting after the scholastic season with experienced staff and a structured training environment.
What the club offers
Competitive youth teams run from about U8 through U12 in the Elite Development Program (EDP). For boys from roughly U13 through U19, Newark collaborates with CSA Bergen to compete in USYS Elite 64 and the National Academy League—pathways built for high-level league play and long-term player growth. Supplementary seasonal sessions and holiday blocks add extra technical, tactical, and physical work for players who want more touches outside their core team calendar.
Roots and younger pathways
The Newark Roots track begins with a beginners phase that meets once a week at the indoor facility in Carlstadt, New Jersey, using age-appropriate activities to build basics, discipline, and enjoyment. Players who move into Roots train in smaller streams matched to development level, learn to compete within CSA culture, and progress toward travel-team readiness as technical skill and positional understanding deepen.
Training sites
Team training and programming use St. Benedict’s Prep High School at 520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in Newark and Capelli Sport Center at 401 Washington Avenue in Carlstadt. Families should confirm which venue applies to their age group or program when they register or speak with staff.
Tryouts and registration
North (Bergen–Newark) boys tryouts follow a seasonal calendar using Cedar Stars’ online team registration under the CSA tryouts listing on cedarstars.com. Outside those windows, interested players can contact the North division to arrange an in-season evaluation so staff can recommend the best fit across related programs. Supplementary sessions use the same Cedar Stars registration workflow, starting from the Newark programs section on cedarstars.com.
Coaching and leadership
Day-to-day soccer operations include a director of operations and coaching, an admin manager, academy and Roots coaches, and a director of goalkeeping. St. Benedict’s head coaching and residential school leadership are integrated into the Newark leadership structure so high school and club work stay aligned for eligible players.
How to reach the club
For North (Bergen–Newark) boys tryouts and placement questions, email north.tryouts@cedarstars.com. For operations and coaching structure, contact Kieran Patrick at Kieran.patrick@cedarstars.com or David Bulmer at david.bulmer@cedarstars.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Cedar Stars Academy Newark train?Programming uses St. Benedict’s Prep High School at 520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in Newark, New Jersey, and Capelli Sport Center at 401 Washington Avenue in Carlstadt. Confirm the correct site for your child’s team or program when you register or speak with staff.
How do tryouts and registration work?North (Bergen–Newark) boys tryouts are scheduled by season through Cedar Stars’ online team registration under the CSA tryouts listing on cedarstars.com. For in-season placement, families contact the North division to set up an evaluation. Supplementary programs use the same registration workflow, starting from the Newark programs section on cedarstars.com.
What is Cedar Stars Newark’s development philosophy?Roots and academy work stress technical skill and mental readiness for long-term success, with a curriculum that keeps sessions fun but demanding. Older competitive tracks emphasize elite league exposure, individual growth, and team concepts within CSA culture.
How can families contact Cedar Stars Academy Newark?Email north.tryouts@cedarstars.com for North (Bergen–Newark) boys tryouts and roster questions. For broader operations, email Kieran.patrick@cedarstars.com or david.bulmer@cedarstars.com.
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