ABOUT us
FD Football Club is a 5O1C3 organization that was born with the main goal of promoting and teaching all age levels of youth soccer in Orlando.
Our Mission is to provide a role model program aimed at enhancing the abilities of youth soccer players while instilling values of sportsmanship and respect for coaches, referees, spectators, opponents, and the game itself.
From FD we seek to give the soccer player the fundamentals to be a high-performance athlete so that he/she can get athlete scholarships offered by universities in the US or become a professional soccer player.
OUR VISION is to be the most respected Football Club in Florida State and the Southeast United States. Our goal is to develop players with a long-term project enriched by timeless values of sportsmanship, mutual respect, teamwork, and game concepts. We wish to inspire our youth into amazing athletes and leaders who have a safe and positive experience with a lifelong love of the game and a desire to improve their community.
WHY FD FOOTBALL CLUB?
People should consider choosing FD Football Club for several reasons that reflect its commitment to player development, community involvement, and creating opportunities for young athletes:
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Focus on Player Development
FD Football Club offers a structured environment that prioritizes the holistic development of players. From technical skills to mental coaching and nutrition, the club ensures that athletes receive well-rounded training.
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Expert Leadership
The club is led by experienced professionals in sports management who bring years of expertise to guide both the club and its players toward success.
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Access to High-Level Coaching
With specialists, players benefit from high-level training that can elevate their game to professional standards.
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Partnership with Orange County Parks and Rec
FD Football Club’s partnership with Econ Soccer Complex guarantees access to quality facilities, giving players a consistent and professional training ground.
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Opportunities for National and International Exposure
FD Football Club has connections with agencies and leagues abroad, providing players with pathways to national teams and even opportunities for placements in other countries, offering an international career trajectory.
FD DEVELOPMENTAL/ RECREATIONAL SOCCER PROGRAM
The Dev/ Rec program is created to introduce our kids to this beautiful game through a curriculum designed to develop the skills of each player and maximize their confidence and creativity.
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Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Place: Free Kick Orlando
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Players: Boys and Girls (2019- 2013)
FD COMPETITIVE
SOCCER PROGRAM
The program is designed for elite U8-U19 boys and girls, fostering a high-performance environment for dedicated athletes striving for excellence.
Competitive teams are formed each spring through open tryouts and evaluations. Players can join a team from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, committing to a 10 month season that runs from August 1 to May 31.
UPSL PROGRAM
FD Football Club's UPSL program is designed for semi-professional soccer players seeking top-level competition and development. Competing in the United Premier Soccer League, our team provides a professional training environment, high-intensity matches, and exposure to the next level of the game. With a focus on technical excellence, tactical intelligence, and physical dominance.
MINI FD
TODDLER SOCCER PROGRAM
This is a parent and child training directed by our certified coaches, that has the goal of introducing soccer for the first time by developing basic coordination, motor and social skills through fun games, creativity and team interaction.
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Dates: Thursdays, 4:30pm
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Place: Free Kick Orlando
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Players: Boys and Girls (2022-2021)
GK PROGRAM
The GK Program is a mandatory training for FD goalkeepers and aspiring players, focusing on mobility, awareness, technique, tactics, and self-efficacy, while also strengthening the mental and physical aspects of the position.
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Players: Boys & Girls | all ages | all skill levels
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Place: Econ Soccer Complex
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Sessions: Wednesdays & Thursdays
PRE COMPETITIVE U7
SOCCER PROGRAM
Pre-Competitive U7 is tailored for boys and girls born in 2017 and 2018, this initiative provides a fantastic introduction to soccer in a supportive and structured environment. With 3 training sessions each week and Saturday matches. This program is a smooth transition between entry-level programs and the more demanding U8 competitive soccer..
"FD Football Club is the best soccer academy with an actual development plan for kids. Coaches at FD Football Club train on every aspect of the game. The training sessions are amazing, as the club follows a very rigorous, planned and elaborated training program inclusive of the fundamentals and basics of the game, as well as the technical, skill-based, and strategic aspects; unlike other academies who give coaches the freedom to coach independently and without a foundational and fundamental/ basic training program or plan.
FD Football Club truly cares about its kids and is the only academy I know that have coaches with professional soccer background, experience and licenses. The program Director, Gustavo Caraballo has a CONMEBOL license (which means he could coach any professional team subscribed to the CONMEBOL federation) and represented his country as part of the Venezuelan national team. Gustavo also played and coached in Copa Libertadores."
Ed Mendez - FD Parent
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