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Cobras Futbol Club

Rochester, New York

About

Cobras Futbol Club is a full-pathway youth soccer organization based in Rochester, New York, built for families across the greater Rochester area who want recreation, district travel, or Premier competition under one club umbrella. Programming runs from about ages 3 through 19, with a summer recreation season, Micro Soccer Academy blocks for younger players, and travel sides that train year-round in RDYSL (Rochester District Youth Soccer League) while also chasing tournament and indoor league opportunities that have produced recent State Cup, RDYSL Division 1, and regional tournament honors for multiple age groups.

Recreation

Cobras FC Recreation works as an entry point for new players and for families who want local play without the travel commitment of higher tracks. The summer recreation program celebrates more than three decades of club history in the market. For summer 2026, Lil Cobras (3– and 4-year-olds), U6, and U8 are priced at $90; U10 through U17 are $110. Each registration includes a full uniform kit (Lil Cobras, U6, and U8 receive two shirts, shorts, and socks; Lil Cobras also receive a ball and shinguards; U10–U17 add a practice jersey). The season typically starts in late April or early May and runs through late July, with about ten to twelve games depending on age. Lil Cobras and U6 play coed, 4v4 with small goals; U8 and U10 play 7v7 with keepers; U13 plays 9v9; U17 plays 11v11. Younger in-house groups (Lil Cobras through U8) play other Cobras recreation teams; U10–U17 MURSL teams face other Rochester-area recreational clubs. Home games and many younger sessions use sites such as TSE, Grace and Truth, Marella Park, and Greece schools or parks, with assignments varying by team.

Travel

Cobras FC Travel targets players ready to step beyond recreation with more training volume and stronger competition. Teams train year-round, take part in the Cobras Skills Academy, and compete in RDYSL plus tournaments inside and outside the Rochester region. The club bundles RDYSL registration and referee fees into the travel offering, schedules twenty indoor training sessions (five of them as team academy blocks led by the Director of Coaching, Bobby McColl, who also leads the men’s program at Houghton College), uses Glacier Ridge for indoor work, and emphasizes licensed coaching on outdoor fields. Travel registration includes entry into the Cobras FC Summer Classic; access to Cobras technical academies and camps; extra tournaments, leagues, or travel beyond that core package vary by team and may carry separate costs.

Premier

Cobras FC Premier is aimed at athletes who want top-tier youth competition and advanced training, with fee levels structured to stay below many standalone premier programs in the region so families can weigh value against other elite options.

Micro Soccer Academy

Micro Soccer Academy welcomes boys and girls ages 4–10 at any skill level, including players who are not already on a Cobras roster. USSF-licensed coaches run inclusive, eight-week cycles of 60-minute Saturday sessions focused on foot skills, small-sided play, and confidence in a supportive atmosphere. Training meets on indoor turf at Irondequoit Sports Center (557 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621). Micro Soccer Academy charges $65 per session or $175 when a family registers for all three sessions in the same annual cycle, with limited spots each block; families should watch SportsEngine for the next open enrollment.

Development philosophy

Across programs, Cobras stresses strong soccer experiences paired with development for players and coaches on and off the field, love of the game, and a culture that backs both grassroots participation and elite ambition. Travel programming layers director-led academy sessions on top of team training so technical growth stays central even as competition tightens.

Registration and operations

The club runs registration, rosters, and team communication through SportsEngine; mobile apps are available for schedules and messaging. Families who need help with SportsEngine accounts can use SportsEngine’s help resources or email accounthelp@sportsengine.com; Cobras-specific platform questions can go to webmaster@cobrasfc.org.

How to reach program contacts

For summer recreation questions, Dom Bontempo fields inquiries at dbontempo11@gmail.com. General club correspondence and web platform issues can also be directed to webmaster@cobrasfc.org.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages and program levels does Cobras Futbol Club offer?Recreation, travel, and Premier tracks cover roughly ages 3 through 19 across the greater Rochester area. Summer recreation spans Lil Cobras through high-school-age groups; travel teams play in RDYSL with year-round training and tournament options; Premier serves the highest competitive tier. Micro Soccer Academy focuses on boys and girls ages 4–10 with skill-based indoor training open to any child, not only current Cobras players.

Where does Cobras FC train and play?Travel athletes use Glacier Ridge for indoor training blocks and club outdoor fields for seasonal work. Summer recreation home games and many younger sessions rotate through venues such as TSE, Grace and Truth, Marella Park, and Greece schools or parks. Micro Soccer Academy trains on indoor turf at Irondequoit Sports Center on East Ridge Road in Rochester.

What does summer recreation cost and what is included?For summer 2026, Lil Cobras, U6, and U8 are $90 each; U10 through U17 are $110. Fees cover the full uniform bundle described for each age band (including ball and shinguards for Lil Cobras and a practice jersey for U10–U17). Seasons run from late April or early May through late July with about ten to twelve games. MURSL divisions for U10–U17 face other local recreational clubs, while Lil Cobras through U8 stay in-house against other Cobras teams.

What does Cobras FC Travel include?Travel registration covers RDYSL registration and referee fees, twenty indoor training sessions (five as team academy work with Director of Coaching Bobby McColl), indoor training at Glacier Ridge, outdoor field access, licensed coaching, entry into the Cobras FC Summer Classic, and access to Cobras technical academies and camps. Extra tournaments, leagues, or travel beyond that baseline depend on the individual team and may require additional fees.

How does Micro Soccer Academy pricing and scheduling work?Micro Soccer Academy uses eight-week Saturday blocks of 60-minute sessions for ages 4–10 at Irondequoit Sports Center. Sessions cost $65 each, or $175 when a family registers for all three blocks in the same cycle, with limited spots each time. Enrollment opens and closes through SportsEngine, so families should watch the club’s registration listings for the next available session.

What is Cobras FC’s mission and coaching approach?Cobras focuses on delivering strong soccer experiences while developing players and coaches on and off the field, fostering love for soccer, and supporting both grassroots participation and elite ambition. Travel programming reinforces technical growth through the Cobras Skills Academy and director-led academy sessions layered onto team training.

How can families register or get help?Create or sign in to a SportsEngine account through Cobras FC’s registration links to enroll in recreation, travel, Premier, or academy offerings and to manage schedules on the mobile app. Email dbontempo11@gmail.com for summer recreation questions directed to Dom Bontempo. Email webmaster@cobrasfc.org for Cobras website or platform issues, and use SportsEngine’s help center or accounthelp@sportsengine.com for general SportsEngine account support.

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