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​Spring Elite Soccer Program – Overview
​6 Week Program

​The Olivette Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with Lou Fusz Athletic Soccer Club to offer a high-quality spring soccer experience designed for players who want stronger coaching, competitive games, and a more advanced environment than traditional recreational soccer.
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​Players benefit from two practices per week, access to professional turf-field facilities, and Friday night competitive games against Lou Fusz teams. The program focuses on improving technical skills, decision-making, and game awareness in a positive, fast-paced environment.
Register Here!

What's Included: 

What Makes This Program Elite?

$190 per player, which includes:
  • 2 practices per week (one Lou Fusz, one Olivette)
  • 6 Friday night turf-field games
  • Lou Fusz professional coaching involvement 
  • Official co-branded player t-shirt
  • Professional coaching exposure through Lou Fusz Athletic
  • Turf-field games at one of the region’s top soccer complexes
  • Two practices per week for accelerated player growth
  • Balanced teams formed by age/gender (no requests)
  • Affordable pricing compared to traditional club programs
  • Consistent communication and coaching support for volunteer coaches

Program Overview: 

1. Monday Practice: Lou Fusz Athletic 
  • 6:20–7:20 PM
  • Address: 1 Athletic Dr, Earth City, MO 63045
  • Led by Lou Fusz coaches at Lou Fusz Athletic (Earth City)
  • Volunteer head coach or​ assistant coach must attend
  • Lou Fusz provides the training plan; the volunteer coach reteaches the same session later in the week

​2. Wednesday or Thursday Practice – Stacy Park (Olivette)
  • 6:00–7:00 PM (no changes)
  • Volunteer head coach selects either Wednesday or Thursday
  • Re-teaches the Monday session and reinforces weekly skills

3. Friday Night Games – Lou Fusz Complex (Creve Coeur)
  • All games played at the Lou Fusz Athletic Turf Complex in Creve Coeur: 2155 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146
  • 6 total Friday night games
  • Competitive matches against Olivette and Lou Fusz Rookies Teams. 
  • DJ, concessions, and adult beverages will be available at the Lou Fusz Complex.

Season Timeline:

  • ​Practices Begin: March 30, 2026
  • Games: Friday nights throughout the spring beginning 4/3 - 5/8

Team Formation:

  • Players are grouped strictly by age and gender. 
  • U6 – Ages 5–6
  • U8 – Ages 7–8
  • U10 – Ages 9–10
  • U12 – Ages 11–12
  • No coach, player, or friend requests are accepted.
  • Ensures balanced teams and a fair playing experience for all participants.

Who is this for?

  • Players who participated in fall soccer and want a more advanced spring option
  • Players looking for high-level instruction without joining a year-round club
  • Families seeking a structured, competitive, and affordable spring soccer season
  • Boys and girls placed into age-appropriate divisions
  • U6 - U12

Volunteer Coach Responsibility:

​Our program is supported by volunteer coaches who receive direct guidance each week from Lou Fusz staff. This ensures consistency and high-quality instruction across all teams.
Volunteer Head Coach Responsibilities:
  • Attends and Assists Monday practice at Lou Fusz 
  • Lead Wednesday or Thursday practice at Stacy Park
  • Coach Friday night games
  • May have one assistant coach who receives discount. 
Coach Discounts:
  • Head Coach: 100% registration discount
  • Assistant Coach: 50% registration discount

Registration Opens Jan 1st

Refund Policy

Refund Policy:
- 100% refund if request is made prior to first practice.​
​- 0% refund once practices have started. ​

Other Questions:

​Hannah Simorka ​Recreation Supervisor - Fitness & Sports [email protected] / 314.994.2409
Christof Wegiel
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 Recreation Coordinator- ​Sports [email protected] / 314.994.2408
Olivette Parks and Recreation - 1.314.991.1249
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Olivette Parks & Recreation                             Creating community through people, parks & programs!                        T:314.991.1249
​1200 N. Warson Rd. Olivette, MO 63132
  • HOME
  • Five Oaks
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    • Event Rentals
    • Five Oaks Schedules
    • Fitness Area
    • Keystone Gallery
    • Indoor Playground
    • Parent's Room
  • This Week
  • People
    • Parks & Recreation Commission
    • Staff & Mission
    • Volunteer! >
      • Counselor in Training
      • Weed Warriors!
    • Camp Five Oaks Resource Center
    • Olivette in Bloom
  • Parks
    • Centennial Greenway
    • Park Pavilions
    • Park Memorials
    • Map to Parks
    • Park Photo Gallery
    • Park Amenities
    • Dog Park
    • Indian Meadows Park
    • Irv Zeid Citizen's Park
    • Stacy Park >
      • Sky Viewing >
        • LightsOut
      • Prairie >
        • 2016 Prairie Burn
      • Trova Sculpture
    • Villa Park
    • Veteran's Fountain
    • Warson Park >
      • Savanna Project
    • Walking Pathway
    • BikesinParks
    • Parks Make Life Better
    • PMP
  • Programs
    • Program Registration
    • Activity Guide
    • Special Events >
      • Book Club
      • Craft and Vendor Fair
      • Holiday Light Recycling
      • Lunar New Year
      • Olivette in Bloom Programs
      • Family Movie Night
      • Puzzle Palooza
      • Snowman Building Contest
      • Family Game Night
      • Sweet Reads
    • Art
    • Camps >
      • Camp Five Oaks
      • Spring Break Camp
      • Specialty Camps
      • MuniciPals Camp
    • Cooking
    • Personal Training >
      • Personal Training Packages
      • Group Personal Training
      • Youth Strength Training
    • Fitness/Gym >
      • Group Fitness Classes
      • InBody Scan
      • Back to Basics: Nutrition Seminars
      • Contract Classes
    • Blue Wave Life
    • Music >
      • Open Mic Night
    • Mahjong
    • Olive Explorers
    • Pickleball
    • Youth Sports >
      • Youth Soccer
      • Spring Elite Soccer
      • Youth Basketball
      • Youth Baseball
      • Youth Tennis
    • Adult Sports >
      • Adult 3v3 Basketball
  • Contact Us!