Spring Elite Soccer

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.

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.

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.