The Premier Program is designed primarily for the intermediate and advanced level soccer player and is devoted to the development of technical skills, creative play and the players understanding of the game. The program requires a higher level of training time, some out of area travel and financial commitments. The purpose of the program is to provide the serious soccer player with the opportunity to achieve the highest personal level of success within the sport and be the best they can be. All Premier Program teams receive professional training by some of the best club coaching staff in Northern California.

The Premier Program competitive level breakdown is as follows:

Division	Competitive Level	Age Groups	Play League	US Organization
I	Premier Gold Silver Bronze	U9-U13	NorCal Premier	US Club Soccer
I	Gold Silver Bronze	U14-U19	Golden State Soccer League (GSSL)	California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA)
III	Bronze	U14-U19	Al Caffodio	California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA)

Players selected to participate in this program must attend club tryouts to determine the best team placement for the player and what is best for his/her development. Each formed team is then placed at the appropriate division and competitive play level. The professional coaching staff in conjunction with the Director of Coaching make recommendations for player and team placement.

Program Commitment

Playing in the Premier Program does require a higher level of time and financial commitment by each family and player compared to Recreational soccer. The competition is with and against the best players in our area and Northern California. Players selected for a Division I or III team must expect to work hard individually at home and at team training sessions to improve their technical skills, be creative and gain an understanding of the game.  The Premier Program is designed to meet the needs of the players who want to be challenged to grow in their soccer skills, love of the game and maximize to the fullest their natural talent and ability. The program requires that players and families be dedicated to the sport on a year round basis. Typically this requires two to three training sessions per week with a game on the weekend. The club has instituted a mandatory rest period of sixty days in the calendar year to safeguard the well being of the child. Parents are expected to devote time, effort and energy supporting their player, their team and the club.

Tournaments

Tournament play is an integral part of the Premier Program and our player development philosophy. Fusion SC believes that tournaments have valuable social, team building benefits and help foster a strong club culture. However, a balance of tournament play is a must to ensure that the proper player development goals and objectives are met, and safeguard the physical and mental well being of the players. Each club team is limited to 4-5 tournaments in a calendar year. Most of the tournaments are within the bay area and one potentially being out of town requiring overnight stay. Tournament selection is carefully evaluated and must be approved by the Director of Coaching. Fusion SC player development philosophy emphasizes quality training during the week with a weekend game. 

Program Benefits

There are many benefits to joining and playing Premier competitive soccer with Fusion SC. The club offers appropriate competition level for players in order to foster progressive development. Our total focus and development center around the players and prepare them for higher levels of competition in the interscholastic, collegiate and professional levels. Below are the highlights:

1. Dedicated professional coaching and or training at every age and competitive level

2. Reserved training facilities

3. Player evaluations to track development progress

4. Academy style play

5. Professional environment

6. Ball mastery, goalkeeper training

7. Challenging and learning environment

8. Upcoming programs:

* player performance testing

* speed, agility and conditioning

* college showcase

* sports medicine, nutrition and psychology

* parent and player educational program

* street soccer

Fusion SC is committed to providing its youth soccer players with a fun, safe and challenging learning environment with a strong emphasis on superior technical skills development, creative play and players understanding of the game.  To achieve this goal, the club is implementing a clear, consistent, high standard of player development methodology with objectives and measurable goals. The club strives to properly prepare players for higher levels of competition and play as they get older. Winning isn't everything, striving to win is. Player development before results.