CFC North | ASCEND
Development + Progression Program
CFC North | Ascend is our newest high-performance summer training experience, intentionally built for CFC North’s top youth players competing at the highest levels of the U.S. youth soccer landscape.
Designed for players on ECNL RL, DPL, and USYSA National League teams (birth years 2017–2013), Ascend delivers a professional, demanding, and inspiring environment that accelerates development during the most important training window of the year.
This program is also open to select outside players currently competing in GA, ECNL National League & RL, Aspire, or DPL.
Program Structure
- Duration: 6 Weeks (Week of June 22 to Week of July 27)
- Days: Monday and Wednesday
- Training Frequency: 2x per week
- Environment: Professional, intentional, player-focused
- 2 Tournaments Included:
- Seaside Classic (RI) July 10-12, 2026
- Sporting CT August 1-2, 2026
- Training Player Option Available – Does NOT INCLUDE TOURNAMENTS
- Includes (2) Training / Game Tops
Cost:
Full Participant: $450
Training Player Only Option: $395
Ascend is not about filling time in the summer — it is about purposeful progression.
A Professional Training Culture 🧠
Players entering Ascend are immersed in a culture that mirrors elite academy and pre-professional environments.
Alongside on-field training, players are exposed to:
- ✔️ Professional coaching standards & expectations
- ✔️ Respect-driven, competitive daily culture
- ✔️ Individual and team goal-setting sessions
- ✔️ Education on warm-ups, hydration, recovery, and preparation
Every session is designed to help players understand how elite players train, prepare, and compete — not just what drills they run.
The Ascend Training Model
Ascend blends technical, tactical, physical, and mental development into a structured week-by-week progression.
Players will experience:
- High-tempo, game-realistic training
- Tactical problem solving and decision-making
- Position-specific demands and roles
- Confidence building through challenge
- A growth mindset supported by accountability
This approach mirrors proven models used by established elite programs, ensuring players are not only improving — but understanding why they are improving.
Why Ascend Is the Perfect Summer Complement
For players already competing in top national leagues, Ascend is designed to enhance, not overload.
🔑 Smart Summer Development
- Maintains sharpness and rhythm without burnout
- No excessive travel or weekend tournaments
- Allows players to balance family time, recovery, and other commitments
🔑 Raise the Daily Standard
- Train consistently with like-minded, high-level players
- Push comfort zones in a controlled, professional setting
- Reinforce habits expected at elite levels of the game
🔑 Preparation for the Fall Season
- Enter preseason confident, fit, and mentally ready
- Improve speed of play and decision-making
- Build physical resilience and game intelligence
🔑 Separation Through Intentional Training
While others are simply playing games, Ascend players are training with purpose — refining details, sharpening habits, and building long-term performance.
Who Ascend Is For
- Players who compete in the top leagues in U.S. youth soccer
- Players who are motivated, coachable, and competitive
- Players who want more than just matches — they want development
Ascend is for players who are ready to raise their standard and take ownership of their progression.
CFC North | Ascend
Train with intent. Progress with purpose. Ascend.