Far Post Teams

Far Post offers play opportunities for players aged 6-19.

Up until age 8, we offer programs aimed at building vital soccer skills and a love for the game that allow players to opt in/out as they choose.

From 8-19, we offer competitive play opportunities for those looking to hone their skills and play for a love of the game.

It is our belief that we must provide a pathway for players with differing levels of commitment to the game through common shared goals. We get that some players will play multiple sports throughout the year, while others will devote themselves solely to soccer. We create a schedule that accommodates both types of players, while giving those that are the most committed ample opportunities to play and develop.

In designing our curriculum we look at both the demands of the game and the pathway of the player. What skills must our players have to be successful at a given age? Does their pathway lead them through high school and into college? Can soccer remain a part of their life no matter their aspiration at the next level? We look at the ends, then design the means to specifically get our players to where they need to be.

We design our curriculum based on the United State Soccer Federation's (USSF) Player Development Initiatives, which places individual player development ahead of the accomplishments of the team. This has always been our philosophy at Far Post, so we have plenty of experience in this realm.

Although winning is fun and overall it can be a measure of progress, the result of any one game cannot truly measure development or even success. Developing successful players capable of playing at the highest possible level is--and always has been--our priority. We are unique in Vermont in this sense.

Develop improved skills with the ball: improve confidence and comfort. Technical ability.

Develop intelligence with and without the ball: promote faster decisions and better awareness. Develop partnerships within the team.

Provide an age appropriate environment: standards align with physiological needs of players.

We never lose sight of what our players need and what is truly important.

Director of Coaching for U10s and Younger: Todd Kingsbury

U10 Girls- Todd Kingsbury & Macie Sicard

U10 Boys- Todd Kingsbury & Reed Carr

Director of Coaching for U11-U16: Joey Cipicchio

Academy Director- Lee Williamson

U11 Girls Premier - Melanie Winters and Penn Harm

U11 Boys Premier - Matt Spiller

U12 Girls Premier – Ian Underwood and Bridget Brett

U12 Boys Premier – Alec Brigante and Luca Chaver

U11 Girls Club –

U11 Boys Club –

U12 Boys Club-

U13 Girls Premier – Joey Cipicchio and Melanie Winters

U13 Boys Premier – Mukhtar Abdulahi

U14 Girls Premier – Joey Cipicchio and Josie Pecor

U14 Boys Oranje Academy– Lee Williamson

U15 Girls Club–

U15 Boys Club –

U15 Girls Premier- Joey Cipicchio and Mack Kingman

U15 Boys Premier-Alec Brigante

U16 Girls Premier– Mike Skelton and Emily Jones

U16 Boys Premier – Matt Spiller and Noah Elmore

U18 High School Boys –

U18 High School Girls –

Academy Boys – (U17-U19)- Lee Williamson and Rob Emmett

Academy Girls – (U17-U19)- Lee Williamson and Jared Cipriano

Keeper Coordinator: Joey Cipicchio

US Youth Soccer has gone to a different format for determining teams. It is now going by school year calendar and not birth year. Now, your age group level is determined from August 1st to July 31st. To understand which age group your son or daughter falls into, go to this document.

NEW AGE GROUP MATRIX