FC Juniors

FC Milwaukee Juniors Programs

FC Milwaukee Juniors will offer 3 distinct programs, the FC Milwaukee Juniors Micro, FC Milwaukee Juniors Recreational and FC Milwaukee Juniors Developmental. Each program will differ in commitment level, coaching, competition and cost but will all share oversight, coaching education opportunities, and curriculum. FC Juniors offers playing opportunities suitable to youth players of all levels of skill, experience or, ambition.

Why FC Milwaukee Juniors?
Common Misconceptions About FC Milwaukee:

Download a FC Milwaukee Juniors Brochure

There are occasional openings through out the year and also to create a new team in the spring. Please contact the office for additional information.

For FC Milwaukee Junior Recreation program call or contact Pat White for Recreational.

Pat White- 414-305-0346 or pwhite10@wi.rr.com

For FC Milwaukee Juniors Development program call or contact the FC office for Development.

Office 262-790-4450 or fcmilw@sbcglobal.net

Why FC Milwaukee Juniors

With over 18 years in the youth soccer business and countless individual and team success stories, FC Milwaukee has established itself as the Premier Soccer Program in the State of Wisconsin. Coaching Director Peter Knezic has created an unparalleled learning environment for all levels. The FC Milwaukee Juniors program is specifically tailored for our youngest members. Coach Peter Knezic explains, “The most important years for technical development are the ages 7 – 13. With this in mind, FC Milwaukee has developed a youth program for players aged under 6 to under 10, that meets the needs of players of all ability levels and is unmatched in quality in southeastern Wisconsin.”

One of FC Milwaukee’s unique features is that our coaching staff acts as a team. We understand that the team approach provides the greatest potential to foster individual growth among our coaches which, in turn, directly enhances the experience and quality of our players.
The FC Milwaukee coaching staff is dedicated to being positive role models for our players.
Teams have the opportunity to train with and against each other.
Players are exposed to several different coaches and perspectives.
Players have the opportunity to guest play and train with older teams within the club.

Common Misconceptions About FC Milwaukee:

It’s Too Expensive.
In comparison to other programs with paid coaches in the state, FC Milwaukee is comparable in cost. Compared with other clubs in the country with similar programs, FC Milwaukee is cheaper. At year’s end, FC Milwaukee is far cheaper per hour than any individual lesson money can buy.

They Don’t Let You Play other Sports.
This is simply not true. Many of our kids excel in multiple sports.

They Travel Too Much.
The FC Milwaukee Juniors will play in local leagues and tournaments. At the older ages our teams travel based on the ability level and the competition available.

They Practice More.
FC Milwaukee Juniors will practice 1-2 times per week depending on age level.

FC Milwaukee Juniors Programs
FC Milwaukee Juniors will offer 3 distinct programs, the FC Milwaukee Juniors Micro, FC Milwaukee Juniors Recreational and FC Milwaukee Juniors Developmental. Each program will differ in commitment level, coaching, competition and cost but will all share oversight, coaching education opportunities, and curriculum. FC Juniors offers playing opportunities suitable to youth players of all levels of skill, experience or, ambition.

FC Milwaukee Juniors Micro Program
This program is designed to be fun, encourage friendship, sportsmanship, and teach youngsters soccer basics.

Ages:
3-6 years old.

Coaching:
Coached by Tom Alioto and staff.

Practices:
One 60 minute session every week for 5-6 weeks per season.

Cost:

$125

Registration for FC Milwaukee Juniors Micro Program - New Player

https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=3835&Type=PLAYER

Registration for FC Milwaukee Juniors Micro Program - Existing player with FC Milw Jr. Dev. or Jr. Rec.

https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/easyreg/?ProgramID=3835

FC Milwaukee Juniors Recreational Program
This program is designed to encourage fun, friendship, sportsmanship, teach fundamental skills, good decision making, and foster a long term love of the game.

Ages:
5-10 years old.

Coaching:
Coached by volunteer parent coaches.
FC Milwaukee will provide detailed training curriculum and training plans to all FC Milwaukee Juniors coaches.
FC Milwaukee will provide significant coaching education, resources and assistance to all FC Milwaukee Juniors coaches.

Practices:
Conducted in Menomonee Falls.
1-2 times per week.
60-90 minute sessions depending on team and coach.
FC Milwaukee Juniors Director of Coaching, Tom Alioto, will lead trainings for every FC Milwaukee Juniors Recreational team approximately once every 2 weeks.

Cost:
$165
Includes uniform (1 jersey, game shorts, and socks).
Installment plan of 3 payments is available upon request.

Registration for FC Milwaukee Juniors Recreational Program - New player

https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=3796&Type=PLAYER

Registration for FC Milwaukee Juniors Recreational Program - Existing player

https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/easyreg/?ProgramID=3796

FC Milwaukee Juniors Developmental Program
Designed for more competitive and ambitious players, this program offers advanced soccer training based on an age appropriate curriculum and instructed by paid coaches.

Ages:
6-10 years old.
Coaching:
Coached by paid coaches.
FC Milwaukee will provide detailed training curriculum and training plans to all FC Milwaukee Juniors coaches.
FC Milwaukee will provide significant coaching education, resources and assistance to all FC Milwaukee Juniors coaches.

Practices:
2 times per week.
60-90 minute sessions.
Includes winter training.
Overseen by Director of Coaching.
FC Milwaukee Curriculum driven training sessions.

Cost:
Under 7s and Under 8s: $750
Under 9s and Under 10s: $850
Includes, registration, coaching, uniform, (home and away jerseys, shorts and pair of socks) referees, 2-3 tournaments, and indoor practices.
Installment plan of 3 payments is available upon request. Uniforms are for new players only--NOT for returning players.

Registration for FC Milwaukee Juniors Developmental Program - New player
https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=3673&Type=PLAYER

Registration for FC Milwaukee Juniors Developmental Program - Existing player
https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/easyreg/?ProgramID=3673

FC Milwaukee Coaching Staff

FC Milwaukee Director of Coaching: Peter Knezic – Peter Knezic is a name synonymous with soccer in the state of Wisconsin. As a collegian at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Pete was an NCAA All American. He played for the Milwaukee Wave for six years before retiring in 1990 and was the first Wave player to have his jersey retired. In 1991, he was hired as Coaching Director for FC Milwaukee. With a commitment to finding dedicated, ethical coaches with a variety of soccer backgrounds, Pete has built the most successful program in the state of Wisconsin.
FC Milwaukee Juniors Director of Coaching: Tom Alioto – (USSF “A” License) As a former professional player, Tom Alioto brings years of high level playing, and more importantly, age specific coaching experience to the FC Juniors program. Tom was responsible for the creation and coordination of Micro Soccer and under 10 Academy programs at Mequon United Soccer Club, The Milwaukee Kickers, and Milwaukee Rampage. Upon joining FC Milwaukee’s staff Alioto acknowledged, “As the Director of Coaching for FC Milwaukee’s Juniors Program, I have a unique opportunity to use my skills and experience with younger players to continue to build on the successes of the most accomplished and competitive youth soccer club in the State of Wisconsin. I couldn’t be more excited.”
FC Milwaukee Juniors Assistant Director of Coaching: Pat White – White graduated from The University of Wisconsin–Parkside before playing professionally with the Chicago Stingers USISL, Milwaukee Rampage (A-League), Milwaukee Wave (MISL),Milwaukee Wave United (A-League), and the US National Futsal Team. Pat’s wife Monica also coaches with FC Milwaukee. Pat was instrumental in the development of FC Milwaukee’s FC Menomonee Falls affiliate program which has developed solid players and fostered a growing love for the game in the Menomonee Falls community. “After playing soccer my entire life and coaching kids at all levels, it is clear that FC Milwaukee is the top soccer club, around. I really enjoy being part of an effort to make FC’s players successful where ever they go.”