Holmdel FC (Holmdel Football Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth travel soccer organization based in Central New Jersey. The club has supported local players since 1993 with year-round training and team pathways for a range of skill levels.
Competitive travel teams serve girls and boys from U7 through U19, organized by birth year. Teams compete in Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA) and EDP (CJYSA-EDP) environments so players can grow at an appropriate level. Beginning with the 2026–27 season, team formation follows U.S. Soccer age-group standards using birth-year bands from August 1 through July 31. Younger entry options include a Spring Rec program on Sundays at Cross Farm Park for pre-kindergarten through third grade (professional trainers run fundamentals through activities and small-sided play) and the Big Shots clinic aimed at kindergarten and first grade as an introduction to the sport.
Programming stresses structured training, personal growth, and teamwork alongside soccer skill. Player development, capable coaching, and a positive, team-first culture sit at the center of how teams operate. Families should expect regular practice and game attendance; coaches appreciate advance notice when conflicts arise. The club also maintains a code of conduct and parent resources alongside competitive programming.
Seasonal tryout timing is announced each cycle. For the 2026–2027 competitive season, the club scheduled U8–U14 evaluations on March 21, 2026, with staggered same-day blocks (U7–U9, U10–U12, and U13–U14) and callbacks on April 13, 2026; final times and field assignments were to be confirmed as those dates approached. Players beyond U14 can register for tryout interest so a club representative follows up with the next steps. Interested families use the active tryouts registration link the club provides for the season in question (for example, the 2026–2027 signup path). Players of all experience levels are welcome to pursue roster opportunities. For general team or program questions, families can use the contact form at holmdelfc.org/contact; holmdelfc.org/girls-teams and holmdelfc.org/boys-teams include each birth-year head coach with a direct email.
The Spring Rec program meets on select spring Sundays at Cross Farm Park; a recent offering used hour-long sessions split by pre-K/kindergarten versus first through third grades and carried a $150 program fee for that cycle. Players need a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water. For Spring Rec questions, email Matt Woolston at mwoolston@mac.com.
Home training and matches center on Cross Farm Park, 10 Longbridge Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733, including the soccer fields at the Route 520 and Longbridge Road corner.
Matt Woolston serves as technical director (mwoolston@me.com). President Eric Hinds (ehinzee@comcast.net), first vice president Jen Chiusano (jenchiusano@gmail.com), second vice president John Valla (jvalla640@gmail.com), secretary Jennifer Duborg (duborg.jennifer@gmail.com), and treasurer Mike Roth (mike.roth@capesuccess.com) lead the board, with Michelle Folts as MOSA representative (mfolts25@gmail.com), Mike Cavanaugh as referee coordinator, Jodi Valla (jodi.valla@gmail.com) as field coordinator, and Jen Chiusano also covering uniforms and equipment. For day-to-day inquiries, call +1 732-687-7865 or email Coachkristenbarbara@gmail.com. Social updates also run on Facebook and Instagram under Holmdel FC.
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What ages and program levels does Holmdel FC offer?Travel teams run for girls and boys from U7 through U19, with teams grouped by birth year and playing in MOSA and EDP league settings. Younger and introductory options include Spring Rec for pre-kindergarten through third grade and the Big Shots clinic for kindergarten and first grade. Camps, rec soccer, and travel tracks together cover roughly ages four through eighteen under U.S. Soccer birth-year grouping.
Where does Holmdel FC train and play?The club centers activity at Cross Farm Park, 10 Longbridge Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733, including the soccer fields near the Route 520 and Longbridge Road corner.
How do tryouts and registration work?Each season the club opens tryout registration, often with a spring evaluation window for fall teams. For 2026–2027, U8–U14 tryouts were scheduled March 21, 2026, in staggered afternoon blocks, with callbacks April 13, 2026, and final times and locations confirmed as the dates neared. Older age groups register for interest so a club representative can share the next steps. Use the current tryouts signup link for the season you are targeting (for example holmdelfc.org/tryouts-2026-2027-season/), or submit the contact form at holmdelfc.org/contact for general questions.
What does Holmdel FC’s Spring Rec program cost?A recent Spring Rec cycle at Cross Farm Park was priced at $150 for its scheduled Sunday session series. Fees can change year to year, so confirm the current amount when registration opens.
What is Holmdel FC’s approach to coaching and player development?The club emphasizes structured year-round training, skill development, and personal growth in a supportive team environment. Coaches receive clinics, training-plan support, and professional-trainer backing. All coaches complete background checks plus SafeSport and concussion-awareness training.
What equipment do players need?Players need cleats, shin guards, a water bottle, and a soccer ball when a team or program asks for one at training. Uniforms are ordered through the club’s apparel provider once a player is placed.
How can families contact Holmdel FC?Call +1 732-687-7865, email Coachkristenbarbara@gmail.com, or submit the contact form at holmdelfc.org/contact. For Spring Rec, email Matt Woolston at mwoolston@mac.com. Technical director Matt Woolston is also reachable at mwoolston@me.com. holmdelfc.org/girls-teams and holmdelfc.org/boys-teams include coach emails organized by birth year.
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