PLAYMETRICS
U10-U19 · TRYOUTS & INVITE-ONLY
TRAVEL
The highest level at Beach FC — with access to some of the top youth leagues in the country, including the only ECNL in Hampton Roads.
OVERVIEW
SERIOUS
ABOUT SOCCER
Travel is a year-round program for players who want to compete at a high level. Players are selected to teams by ability and coached to understand the technical, tactical, mental and physical sides of the game.
The discipline, commitment, leadership and teamwork learned in Travel help players meet the challenges that come later in life.
TRAVEL AT A GLANCE
AGE GROUP
U10 through U19, boys and girls. Multiple teams in every age group.
DEVELOPMENT LEVEL
Advanced to elite. Players are selected to teams based on ability.
TOP LEAGUES
Access to some of the top youth leagues in the country — ECNL, ECNL-RL, N1 and VPSL Premier.
PAID COACHES
Licensed Beach FC coaches, with extra technical training through the year.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT
An energetic, high-tempo style — dominating the ball and pressing high to win it back.
LESSONS FOR LIFE
Leadership, discipline, accountability, teamwork, health and handling adversity — the benefits of a team sport.
SUPERIOR COMPETITION
League play against the strongest clubs — ECNL, ECNL-RL, N1 and VPSL Premier.
TOURNAMENTS & SHOWCASES
Beach FC tournaments plus events further afield as players get older.
TRAVEL GROWS WITH THEM
U10s rarely leave Hampton Roads; older teams travel the state and beyond.
A PATHWAY TO COLLEGE
Our most elite players get exposure to top college and professional coaches, plus college research and prep support.
FITS AROUND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
U15 and older play fall and winter, leaving spring for public high school.
TRYOUTS
TRAVEL
TRYOUTS
Tryouts run in order, so every player is seen for the top teams before the next level fills.
LEAGUES
SOME OF THE TOP YOUTH LEAGUES IN THE COUNTRY
Beach FC Travel teams compete in national and regional leagues, and Beach FC is the only club in Hampton Roads with ECNL. Every team plays in the league that fits its level.
| LEAGUE | LEVEL | AGE & ELIGIBILITY | REGION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECNL | ECNL | U13-U19 ONLY · INVITE ONLY | Virginia and North Carolina for boys; plus South Carolina for girls |
| REGIONAL ECNL LEAGUE | ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE | U13-U19 ONLY · INVITE ONLY | Mostly Virginia |
| NATIONAL LEAGUE | NATIONAL 1 | U13-U19 | Southeastern and central Virginia |
| VPSL VIRGINIA | VPSL PREMIER | U10-U19 | Southeastern and central Virginia |
| PRE-ECNL | U11-U12 | A step toward ECNL for younger players |
FEES
TRAVEL FEES 2026-27
WHAT YOUR FEES COVER
- Coaching salaries
- Coaches' travel expenses
- Risk management and coach background checks
- Facility usage fees
- Goalkeeper training
- Club website hosting and development
- Staff salaries
- Need-based financial aid program
- Tournament and non-league event fees
- Coaches' coaching education
- League and governing organization fees
- Technical and functional training sessions (fall and spring)
- US Club player pass
- Club operating expenses (insurance, online registration, overhead)
- Professional fees (CPA, etc.)
- PlayMetrics app
NOT INCLUDED
- Uniform items
- Optional off-season programs
- Personal travel expenses
| TEAM & AGE GROUP | ONE-TIME | PAYMENT PLAN |
|---|---|---|
| Travel - U10 | $1,650 | 7 payments from a $300 deposit |
| Travel - U11-U14 | $1,890 | 7 payments from a $300 deposit |
| Travel - U15-U19 | $1,650 | 7 payments from a $300 deposit |
| Pre-ECNL - U11 | $1,980 | 7 payments from a $300 deposit |
| Pre-ECNL - U12 | $2,165 | 7 payments from a $365 deposit |
| ECNL-RL - U13-U14 | $2,060 | 7 payments from a $300 deposit |
| ECNL-RL - U15-U19 | $2,165 | 7 payments from a $365 deposit |
| ECNL - U13-U19 | $3,180 | 9 payments from a $380 deposit |
NEED HELP WITH FEES? Apply in PlayMetrics by June 1. Recipients give 30-35 volunteer hours a year.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEProfessional Coaching. Player-Centered Development.
Beach FC makes professional coaching a central part of the Travel experience. Players receive instruction from licensed coaches working within the club's long-term development philosophy.
UNIFORMS
THE TRAVEL
UNIFORM
Uniform items, cost and where to buy — to confirm. Details come once your player is rostered.