Eclipse Premier is designed for players aged U11–U19 who are ready to challenge themselves at the highest levels of youth soccer. Building on the foundation established in Eclipse Rising, this phase introduces advanced team concepts and a deeper understanding of the Eclipse style of play.
Every Premier team trains three times per week, with one session dedicated to Sports Performance or Ball Mastery to support long-term development and game-day performance.
Players experience consistency and continuity across every team, building on the same methodology throughout their entire Eclipse journey. This unified approach ensures clarity, purposeful progression, and ongoing development at every stage.
The Carolina Eclipse Competitive Programs are for players who are committed to excellence, driven to improve, and ready to challenge themselves in a performance-focused environment.
Whether you're stepping up from the Youth Academy or joining Eclipse for the first time, our Select, Apex, and Zenith tiers provide a clear pathway to reach your full potential—on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.
**Tryouts are held twice per year. Spots are competitive and earned.**
Players develop a strong technical foundation through focused repetition of 1v1 attacking moves, passing, receiving, finishing, ball striking, dribbling, turning, and 1v1 defending—using all surfaces of the foot to build confidence and control.
Each player receives a structured development plan with goal alignment between player and coach. Progress checkpoints occur throughout the year to track short-, medium-, and long-term growth.