Community First Soccer
A passionate soccer community
UPCOMING
TRYOUT
2012 - 2018 BOYS & GIRLS COMPETITIVE TEAMS
Learn More about Competitive Teams:
⭐ EDP TEAMS – For advanced players with the goal of competing at the top level of state and regional competition. Requires a high level of commitment to team.
⭐MNJYSA TEAMS – Levels for new and experienced players with the goal of building strong mentality and technical/tactical foundation, while nurturing the love for the game.
Learn More about Development Teams:
⭐4v4 DEVELOPMENT TEAMS – Introduction to team soccer for our youngest players. Play in 4v4 Festival League, learning the foundations of soccer, to love the game and their team.
All competitive & development teams are a commitment for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons.
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We hold tryouts and accept players on a rolling basis year-round.
Steps to tryout with CFS
🔗 Complete a Tryout Form: CFS | Competitive Team - Tryout Form
📞We will reach out to you by phone to speak in more detail about your player.
➡️ Based on the conversation we will send an invitation with dates times, and location for your player’s trial.
📍 Located in Union, NJ
PROGRAMS
OUR CLUB
LEADERSHIP
COMPETITIVE TEAM COACHES
Pawi Pide Kao
Head Coach & Technical Trainer
Coach Pawi is a professional soccer coach with a B CAF license and over 14 years of experience coaching youth and professional players. During his football career, he played as a striker in Togo's 3rd division and university team. As a coach, he trained in the United Arab Emirates for 4 years in the professional youth championship. Additionally, he had the privilege of serving as an assistant coach for the Togo national team for 2 years. Coach Pawi's teaching philosophy emphasizes technique and tactics, teaching players the details of the game, such as ball control, contact surfaces to use for the control , passing, shooting, dribbling, and ball possession in the game. Coach Pawi believe that mastering the basics of soccer is crucial for young players. "Soccer is my passion."
Richard Reynolds
Head Coach & Goalkeeper Trainer
Coach Reynolds is a goalkeeper specialist with 15 years of professional playing experience at the club and international level. Hailing from Guyana, Coach Reynolds has traveled the world as a professional footballer and is now focused on transferring his knowledge to the youth as a coach. Coach Reynolds recently returned from coaching with the Guyana U-20 National Team and bring a wealth of experience, dedication, passion, and knowledge, serving as a living example that with hard-work and dedication, you can achieve anything in this beautiful game of soccer.
Sharif Elzein
Head Coach
Coach Sharif has been living a “soccer life” since he was a child as a soccer player and continues living the beautiful game every day as an educator. With over 15 years experience coaching youth soccer and entering year 10 of founding Community First Soccer, Coach Sharif brings his passionate and detailed approach to the field every day and demands the same of his players. Soccer is Passion, Soccer is Joy, Soccer is Excitement, Soccer is Challenge, Soccer is Growth, Soccer is Team, Soccer is Together, Soccer is Family, Soccer is Community, Soccer is Life.
CURRICULUM
VIDEOS
Policy DOCUMENTS
EDP Program Guide, Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
Program guide for EDP Competitive Teams for the Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Season
MNJYSA Program Guide, Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 - Copy
Program guide for MNJYSA Competitve Teams for the Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Season
Development Teams Program Guide, Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
Program guide for Development Teams for the Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Season
Commitment Agreement | Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
List of commitments for all Competitive & Development team players
COVID-19 Liability Waiver
Required COVID-19 Liability Waiver
Online Sports Education Liability Waiver
Required liability waiver for online training classes.
Scholarship Application
Form required to apply for a partial or full scholarship
GALLERY
HIRING
Professional Soccer Coach
Looking for responsible and committed coach and teacher to the next generation of youth players, bringing soccer to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Coaches must be able to maintain club standards of training and discipline within the teams and maintain clear communication with parents.
Please upload your coaching resume in "File Upload" section
Requirements
- Have or actively pursuing a minimum of USSF "D" Coaching License
- Experience developing young soccer players
CONTACT US
- PO Box 14, Vauxhall, NJ, 07088
- Mailing Address
SPONSORSHIP
Park Avenue Building & Roofing Supplies
Club Sponsor
Best-In-Class Products and Services. “The Quality Brands Your Project Demands”
Kicks N Sticks
Apparel and Equipment Sponsor
Whether you’re looking for a soccer, running, or lacrosse product, we have the goods and knowledge to find the perfect color, design, and fit!
NIKE
Apparel Provider
Bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.
Become a Club Sponsor
Individuals and Businesses
Support CFS by making a donation or becoming a club sponsor to help pay expenses for community projects.
Meet, train, and play with local professional soccer player Sabrina Flores from Gotham FC
Monday, July 17, 2023
9:00 - 11:00 AM at Meisel Avenue Park (Springfield, NJ)
$50 admission fee. Limited spots available.
Register For Pro Player Event
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