What ages and program levels does Southern Maine FC offer?SMFC runs a premier pathway from PreSelect at U7–U8 through Maine Premier teams at U9–U18, with year-round training and league play that scales up through high school ages. Younger players can join Futures outdoor leagues for PreK through second grade, indoor futsal across age groups, seasonal camps, and the Preschool Prodigies in-school program at partner daycares.
About
Southern Maine FC (SMFC) is a premier youth soccer club rooted in York County, Maine, with a strong Kennebunk footprint for outdoor training and Futures programming. The club pairs professional-style coaching with a developmental tone—high energy sessions, clear skill priorities, and room for multi-sport athletes who also play town soccer in the fall while still accessing extra training and games through SMFC.
What the club offers
The competitive pathway starts with PreSelect for U7–U8 players and continues through Maine Premier teams from U9–U18. Older premier groups follow a year-round rhythm that typically includes a fall outdoor block with two or three trainings per week plus NECSL league play, optional November house-league games, and tournament opportunities; a winter indoor block with weekly or twice-weekly training at partner indoor facilities plus friendlies and tournaments; and a spring outdoor block with two or three trainings per week and NECSL or MSPL league play plus more friendlies and tournaments. High-school age bands build in time away from the club during the school season while still running preseason work, late-fall training, winter indoor sessions, and a full spring competitive segment—details shift slightly season to season because rosters and league assignments evolve.
Alongside premier soccer, SMFC runs developmental programming for younger players: Futures outdoor leagues for PreK through second grade at Kennebunk Elementary School with separate Monday–Wednesday practice windows and Friday or Saturday game slots; indoor futsal options across age groups; school-break and summer camps; and the Preschool Prodigies program, which brings staff-led sessions into partner daycares and preschools around southern Maine.
Where teams train and play
Spring and summer outdoor work for many premier and Futures groups centers on Kennebunk—Kennebunk High School’s turf stadium, Kennebunk Elementary and Middle schools, and Nedeau Park are named home bases for sessions and games. Winter indoor training and league play use partner venues including Crystal Athletic Training Facility in Sanford, Oceanside Sports in Arundel, and the New England Sports Hub in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Exact field assignments rotate by team, age group, and season, so families should confirm locations with coaches when rosters are set.
Tryouts, surveys, and younger registration
Premier placement for the next club year runs through free tryouts held in June, with specific dates, times, and sites finalized each spring. Families exploring a roster spot should complete the Prospective Players Survey so staff can share tryout timing and programming updates as they become available. Spring Futures leagues for PreK through second grade open registration through the club’s TeamSnap form. Seasonal camps add shorter skill-focused blocks for families who are not ready for a full premier commitment.
Mission and coaching tone
SMFC’s mission is to give student-athletes a positive, engaging, and appropriately challenging environment where they build performance habits and character skills that support autonomy in soccer and in life. The club emphasizes physical, mental, social, and emotional growth, and it staffs Preschool Prodigies and similar outreach with licensed coaches or educators who meet background-check, CPR/AED, and first-aid expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Southern Maine FC train and play?Outdoor work for many teams focuses on Kennebunk venues such as Kennebunk High School’s turf stadium, Kennebunk Elementary and Middle schools, and Nedeau Park. Winter indoor training and leagues use Crystal Athletic Training Facility in Sanford, Oceanside Sports in Arundel, and the New England Sports Hub in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Coaches share final field maps each season because assignments move with age group and roster.
When are tryouts or registration for premier and Futures?Premier tryouts for the next club year are scheduled each June at no cost, with exact dates and sites announced in the weeks beforehand. Complete the Prospective Players Survey to receive tryout and programming updates. Spring Futures leagues for PreK through second grade register through the club’s TeamSnap registration link when that season opens.
What do tryouts or younger leagues cost?June premier tryouts are free. For spring 2026, the first- and second-grade Futures league is $225 for the season, and each PreK/kindergarten Friday or Saturday Futures block is $145; confirm the current season’s fees when registering because they can change year to year.
What is Southern Maine FC’s mission and coaching approach?The club exists to give student-athletes a positive, engaging, and appropriately rigorous setting where they build soccer performance and moral habits that support independence on and off the field. Coaching stresses fun, high-energy activities, individual skill growth, and community support for physical, mental, social, and emotional development.
How can families contact or register with Southern Maine FC?Email Greg Cavanaugh at greg@southernmainefc.com or call +1 978-994-1853, or reach Paul Robins at paul@southernmainefc.com or +1 407-754-6123 for coaching and programming questions. Complete the Prospective Players Survey for premier interest, use the TeamSnap registration link when Futures enrollment is open, and join the email newsletter for camps, tryouts, and registration reminders.
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