What is Jacksonville FC?Jacksonville FC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club in Jacksonville, Florida, that has run recreational and competitive programs since 1977. It serves boys and girls from about age four through U19 with multiple recreational entry points and a competitive track for players ready for advanced training and travel-style league play.
About
Jacksonville FC (JFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth soccer organization based in Jacksonville, Florida, and nearby communities. The club has offered programs across ages and skill levels since 1977 and runs both recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls from about age four through U19.
Programs families can choose
First Touch Academy serves recreational U5 and U6 players with one or two weeknight practices led by club trainers and parent volunteers, plus Saturday games; families pick practice nights at listed city parks. Junior Academy is a recreational U7 and U8 track with twice-weekly training from paid club trainers, small-sided Saturday games at Patton Park, and a structured curriculum aimed at players who want more organization before travel soccer. The broader recreational program spans roughly U7 through U19 with volunteer coaches, one practice and one weekend game per week in season, in-house play for younger bands, and North Florida Youth Soccer League travel for U13 through U19 with home matches at Patton Park and Ed Austin Park. The competitive program targets players roughly U8 through U19 who want advanced training and higher-level league play in Florida and beyond, with expectations summarized in the club’s published competitive materials.
Philosophy and player experience
Recreational programming stresses enjoyment, fundamentals, and community over win-at-all-costs pressure, while still giving motivated players a path toward competitive teams. Junior Academy and First Touch emphasize ball control, age-appropriate technique, and positive learning environments. Competitive programming advertises quality coaching, challenging training, game environments matched to ability, and director-level oversight for identification and placement.
Registration, seasons, and logistics
Fall and spring recreational seasons follow posted registration windows and deadlines on jfcsoccer.com; late registrants may land on wait lists until a roster spot opens. Uniforms for recreational tracks are purchased separately through the club’s linked retail partner, and equipment lists call for cleats, shin guards, and the correct ball size by age group. Schedules and season anchors often publish through GotSport links on the program pages. The club also describes a south-campus recreational option at Davis Park operated with Ponte Vedra Storm Soccer Club, which uses its own registrar inbox for that location.
Who to contact
For Patton Park and general club contact, the office lists Annie Hett at +1 904-223-3606 and office@jfcsoccer.com. Recreational soccer questions for the north campus can go to Recreational Director of Coaching Andy Fertick at afertick@jfcsoccer.com or Recreational Registrar Annie Hett at rec@jfcsoccer.com. First Touch Academy leadership includes Lana Trivuncic at ltrivuncic@jfcsoccer.com. Junior Academy direction is available from Vanja Trivuncic at vanja@jfcsoccer.com. Competitive families should follow tryout and program pages on jfcsoccer.com for current birth-year bands and PDF expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
What recreational options does Jacksonville FC offer?The club offers First Touch Academy for U5 and U6, Junior Academy for U7 and U8 with twice-weekly trainer-led practices, and a full recreational program from about U7 through U19 with volunteer coaches. Younger recreational groups play in-house schedules; U13 through U19 recreational teams compete in the North Florida Youth Soccer League with home games at Patton Park and Ed Austin Park. The website also describes a south-campus recreational program at Davis Park with Ponte Vedra Storm Soccer Club.
Where does Jacksonville FC train and play?North-campus recreational and academy activities commonly use Patton Park and Ed Austin Park, including Junior Academy games at Patton Park. First Touch lists practice options at Ed Austin Park and Patton Park. U13 and older recreational league teams may travel roughly 45 to 60 minutes for away games. Competitive families should confirm current field assignments on the competitive and tryout pages.
How does registration and pricing work?Each program page on jfcsoccer.com lists season windows, early and standard deadlines, and tiered fees where applicable. Players who register after published deadlines may be wait-listed until a roster spot is available, and payment timing follows the club’s posted rules. Uniforms are typically purchased separately through the club’s linked uniform vendor.
How does the competitive program differ from recreational soccer?The competitive program is built for players roughly U8 through U19 who demonstrate ability and commitment. It advertises advanced coaching, demanding training environments, appropriately challenging games, director oversight, and a player identification process for level placement. Families should read the club’s competitive expectations PDF and tryout information for the cycle they are joining.
How can families contact Jacksonville FC?Call +1 904-223-3606 or email office@jfcsoccer.com for general office contact at Patton Park. Recreational questions can also go to afertick@jfcsoccer.com for coaching support or rec@jfcsoccer.com for registrar matters. First Touch inquiries may use ltrivuncic@jfcsoccer.com and Junior Academy questions vanja@jfcsoccer.com.
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