What ages and program levels does Trinity Soccer Academy offer?Competitive programming spans birth years 2019 through 2007 for boys and girls, from Juniors into Challenge, Classic, and USYS National League tracks. Challenge covers roughly U9–U14 with professional coaching and two practices a week. Classic adds higher statewide and regional travel with Black, Gold, and Platinum tiers. A separate Salem Baptist recreation league serves children about 3–12 near Apex. Trinity also supports women through WPSL and runs a Trinity men’s team for older players.
About
Trinity Soccer Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization rooted in the Raleigh–Cary–Holly Springs Triangle. It operates as a faith-based NCYSA member association club built around athletic growth, character, sportsmanship, community involvement, and Christian values inside a family-oriented environment.
What families can join
Competitive pathways run from Juniors through Challenge, Classic, and USYS National League play for boys and girls from birth years 2019 through 2007. Juniors cover younger girls (roughly 2020–2017 on the club’s level chart) and parallel boys bands. Challenge serves roughly U9–U14 with Trinity Silver branding and professional coaches, about two practices per week, roughly eight to ten league games per season, and often one or two tournaments, mostly in the Triangle. Classic is the top statewide NCYSA track, with teams that may sit in National League, Premier, or first through third division slots; Black, Gold, and Platinum labels mark progressively higher travel, training frequency (about two to three sessions weekly, three for Platinum), and added performance training. High school players who also play for their school teams skip club league games during the school season but can still train together and attend club tournaments on schedules their coaches set. Older boys and girls classic schedules split by gender: girls often play fall and spring windows while older boys concentrate league play in the spring. Beyond youth, Trinity connects players to college-age opportunities through a WPSL women’s side and a Trinity men’s team.
Recreation and younger entry
Trinity partners with Salem Baptist Church to offer a Christian recreation track for children about ages 3–12 (U4–U12 style programming). That league practices once a week and plays games at Salem Baptist Church in Apex through its match-play format; families register through Salem Baptist Church’s Realm portal rather than the competitive club menu.
Where teams train and play
Triangle-area training and tryout hubs have included Trinity Sports Complex in Holly Springs (6112 Rex Road), New Life Camp in North Raleigh (9927 Falls of Neuse Road), Pleasant Park in Apex (3400 Pleasant Plains Road), WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary (101 Soccer Park Drive), Faith Sports Complex in Sanford (Center Church Road), and CFC Indoor in Sanford (145 Rand Street). Exact practice assignments vary by team and season, so families should confirm locations when they join a roster.
Registration, tryouts, and seasonal rhythm
Challenge and Classic follow a year-round club calendar with fall games roughly August through November and spring games February through May for most youth classic ages, subject to the high school overlap rules above. Competitive tryouts for the 2025–26 season register through PlayMetrics under Carolina FC. Official tryout blocks use Trinity Sports Complex, The Shepherd’s Church in Cary, or New Life Camp in Raleigh. Families exploring North Raleigh age groups email info@carolinafc.org to schedule an evaluation. Anyone who misses primary tryout dates can still register through the PlayMetrics tryout portal and arrange a supplemental session, following up with the same email if needed.
Fees, uniforms, and extra costs
Challenge and Classic registration requires a $295 non-refundable deposit at signup. Families may pay remaining club fees in full or spread them with automatic payments across the season. An optional year-round bundle adds winter futsal league play plus two weeks of summer camp for $300 beyond base fees. Uniform kits are designed to stay economical and typically cost less than $250 while lasting multiple seasons. Budget extra for tournaments, travel, and referee fees—for example, about $50 per season in referee fees on U15–U19 boys challenge teams, plus tournament line items on classic sides. Platinum classic players receive included winter futsal and two summer camp weeks as part of that tier’s benefits.
Development philosophy
Trinity blends competitive soccer with explicit values language: ethical behavior, good citizenship, mentorship, and a safe supportive team culture. Challenge emphasizes skill growth and a path toward classic play, while classic tiers add performance training options and wider travel as commitment rises. Trinity is the only faith-based NCYSA member association club east of Charlotte, and that identity surfaces in how competition, faith, service, and character are discussed together.
How to reach the club
Families can open a registration contact request through Trinity’s online form, while competitive tryout questions for North Raleigh placements or supplemental evaluations go to info@carolinafc.org. For the 2025–26 competitive calendar, families should check Carolina FC registration together with Trinity club updates.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Trinity Soccer Academy train or hold tryouts?Training and tryouts rotate among Holly Springs, North Raleigh, Apex, Cary, and Sanford sites such as Trinity Sports Complex on Rex Road, New Life Camp on Falls of Neuse Road, Pleasant Plains Road in Apex, WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, Faith Sports Complex in Sanford, and CFC Indoor on Rand Street in Sanford. Recreation games for the Salem partnership take place at Salem Baptist Church in Apex. Competitive tryouts are scheduled at Trinity Sports Complex, The Shepherd’s Church in Cary, or New Life Camp in Raleigh.
When are tryouts or how does registration work for competitive teams?The 2025–26 competitive tryout signup runs through PlayMetrics under Carolina FC. Primary tryouts follow late-spring and summer-style windows typical of NCYSA club soccer, with exact dates set each cycle inside that signup. North Raleigh age-group interest starts with email to info@carolinafc.org to schedule an evaluation. After registering in PlayMetrics, families can request supplemental tryout appointments and follow up by email if needed.
What do registration and optional programs cost?Challenge and Classic require a $295 non-refundable deposit at registration, with the balance payable in full or through automatic installment payments across the season. Families may add a $300 year-round option that bundles winter futsal league play with two weeks of summer camp. Uniform kits typically stay under $250 and are built to last multiple seasons. Expect added line items such as tournaments, travel, and referee fees—for example, about $50 per season in referee fees on listed older boys challenge teams—plus higher tournament costs on classic sides.
What is Trinity Soccer Academy’s mission or philosophy?Trinity pairs competitive soccer with a faith-based, family-centered culture that develops youth athletically and personally, emphasizing ethical behavior, sportsmanship, citizenship, community service, and Christian values. Challenge soccer stays enjoyable while building skills, and classic tiers add performance training and wider travel as players mature.
How can families contact Trinity Soccer Academy or follow up on tryouts?Submit a registration contact request through Trinity’s online form for general inquiries. For North Raleigh evaluations, supplemental tryouts after signing up in PlayMetrics, or Carolina FC–aligned tryout questions, email info@carolinafc.org. For 2025–26 competitive tryouts and program timing, pair those messages with Carolina FC registration details.
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