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Carolina Elite Soccer Academy

Greenville, SC

About the Club

Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) is a comprehensive youth soccer club operating in various locations across South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Tri-County, and Asheville, North Carolina. The club offers programming for players ranging from U6 to U19, catering to a wide spectrum of ages and skill levels. CESA provides a full range of programs, including Recreation, Center of Excellence, Junior Academy, and Travel teams. A notable feature of CESA is its participation in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both boys and girls, signifying its commitment to high-level competitive play. The club also hosts numerous tournaments and events throughout the year, such as the CESA Fall Challenge Tournament and the CESA Adidas Spring Challenge. CESA emphasizes player development through supplemental training programs, including a dedicated Goalkeeping Program and various camps. The club is affiliated with prominent soccer organizations such as the United States Soccer Federation, US Club Soccer, and US Youth Soccer. CESA's extensive program offerings and affiliations highlight its dedication to fostering youth soccer talent and providing competitive opportunities.

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Center of Excellence

Age Group: 7U-8U

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $800

Junior Academy

Age Group: 9U-12U

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1300

Pre-ECNL

Age Group: 12U

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1795

Select/Challenge/SCCL/ECNL

Age Group: 13U-14U

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1795

Select/Challenge/SCCL/ECNL

Age Group: 15U-19U

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1795

Recreational U6-2Day

Age Group: U6 (Born 2020 & 2021)

Commitment: Per Season

Club Fee: $120

Recreational U6

Age Group: U6 (Born 2020 & 2021)

Commitment: Per Season

Club Fee: $150

Recreational U8

Age Group: U8 (Born 2018 & 2019)

Commitment: Per Season

Club Fee: $150

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Brushy Creek Park - 4524 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, SC 29687
Carolina FC Fields - 200 Madison Avenue, Lyman, SC 29365
Duncan Soccer Complex (CESA Spartanburg) - 125 South Main Street, Duncan, SC 29344
Furman University - 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613
Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park (Pittman Park on Schedule) - 420 Black Road, Greenville, SC 29615
Herdklotz Park - 126 Beverly Road, Greenville, SC 29609
MeSA Soccer Complex - 1020 Anderson Ridge Road, Greer, SC 29651
Pavilion Park - 1020 Anderson Ridge Road, Greer, SC 29651
Piedmont Athletic Complex (Woodmont on Schedule) - 150 Woodmont School Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673
Southside Park - 417 Baldwin Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Suber Road Park - 305 South Suber Road, Greer, SC 29650
Upward Soccer Complex - 9768 Warren H. Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301
USC Upstate - 240 North Campus Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park - 1967 Ridge Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Wenwood Soccer Complex - 1967 Ridge Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Anderson Civic Center - 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625
CESA Anderson Downtown - 507 E. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29625
Hurricane Park - 1109 Wren School Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673
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