What ages and program levels does Roadrunners Soccer Club offer?Programming covers about ages four through nineteen plus a U-23 adult track. Roadrunner University supports roughly U5–U7 with twice-weekly practices and no league games. Travel teams run about U8–U16 on Classic or Select schedules, and U-23 teams train three times weekly with eight league games and no club tournaments.
Roadrunners Soccer Club
Downers Grove, Illinois
About
Roadrunners Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Downers Grove, Illinois, serving roughly eight hundred players each year from about age four through nineteen, plus a U-23 program for young adults who still want structured club training. The club emphasizes licensed coaching, training aligned with national player-development guidance, and a Player First mindset that pairs technical growth with character, respect, and commitment off the field.
What the club offers
Roadrunner University serves players about five through seven (U5–U7) with two practices per week, no league games, and no tournaments, billed per season for fall, winter, and spring. Travel programming for roughly eight through sixteen (U8–U16) splits into Classic and Select paths: Classic teams train twice weekly, play eight league games, and typically attend one tournament per season; Select teams add a third weekly practice, eight or more league games, and one to two tournaments, with tuition varying by age and tier. The U-23 group trains three times per week, plays eight league games, and does not schedule club tournaments. Families manage accounts, team communication, and many signups through Sprocket Sports, which the club has adopted as its primary operations hub.
Development philosophy
Coaches focus on long-term player development rather than short-term results alone, keeping sessions age-appropriate while pushing older athletes toward higher standards of play. Roadrunner University introduces the youngest players to structured training without the travel-game load, so they build comfort on the ball before joining external league play. Travel athletes experience a steady increase in training volume, game frequency, and event travel as they move from Classic toward Select rosters.
Tryouts and registration
Club-wide tryouts for ages eight and up are scheduled each May ahead of the fall cycle, and families who arrive after the season starts can arrange individual tryout or identification sessions throughout the year, with fees pro-rated when joining mid-season. Roadrunner University does not require a tryout; players who already completed the annual May evaluation for the current soccer year generally do not need another tryout to add a later season in the same year. New-player identification sessions are offered so families can visit a practice, meet staff, and learn how teams train before committing.
Practical notes for families
Roadrunner University tuition is $134 per fall, winter, or spring season. Travel costs depend on age and Classic versus Select placement, uniform purchases, and tournament travel. Multi-child travel registrations qualify for tiered sibling discounts on the higher-dollar signups, while Roadrunner University stays on its own youth rate outside that discount stack. For winter training, futsal blocks, or tryout timing, families should use the club’s current Sprocket Sports links or call the office so schedules for the active soccer year stay accurate.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train or play?The club is headquartered in Downers Grove and draws families from nearby communities. Roadrunner University trains at venues such as Seven Bridges Soccer Field in Woodridge, and travel training and games rotate among local fields across the western suburbs—confirm the exact site for your team before the first session.
When are tryouts or registration?Club-wide tryouts for ages eight and up are held each May before the fall season. Individual tryouts or identification windows stay open year-round for mid-season arrivals, and Roadrunner University registration stays open each fall, winter, and spring without a tryout requirement. Registration and team tools run through Sprocket Sports.
What do tryouts or registration cost?Roadrunner University is $134 per fall, winter, or spring season. Travel fees depend on age and whether a player is placed on a Classic or Select team; the club also pro-rates tuition when a player joins after the fall kickoff. Ask the registrar for the current travel fee table because totals change with league, tournament, and uniform choices.
What is the club’s mission, philosophy, or coaching approach?Roadrunners Soccer Club operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Coaches follow national player-development guidance and a Player First model that stresses technical improvement alongside life lessons, respect, and commitment. Younger players build fundamentals in Roadrunner University, while travel athletes progress through increasing training loads and competition.
How can families contact the club or get updates?Call (331) 775-8561 or email roadrunners.soccer@gmail.com for registration and program questions. Active families should keep Sprocket Sports accounts current for schedules, billing, and team messages.
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