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Easton Redding United Soccer Club

Easton Redding United Soccer Club



This summer, ERU is offering three distinct pathways to meet players where they are and push them forward. Our Development Series provides consistent training and controlled competition for travel-level players looking to sharpen their game. The Elite Invitational Program delivers a high-intensity, evaluation-based environment for players ready for advanced tactical and technical demands. Our August Camps offer a focused, high-energy week of training to prepare players for the fall season.

Each program is designed with clear purpose, proper groupings, and meaningful reps to ensure players continue progressing throughout the summer.

Summer Development Series - Travel Level

Summer 2026 - Summer Development Series

Program Objective: Provide travel-level players with consistent summer training and structured competition that accelerates technical growth and prepares them for the fall season.

Dates: June 29 – August 2
  • 10 Training Sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 5 Competition Sessions: Sundays – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Small sided scrimmages
  • Sessions are either 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location:
  • Training: Joel Barlow High School
  • Competitions: Joel Barlow High School and/or Redding Community Center

Age Groups:
  • Rising 3rd grade through Rising 8th grade
  • Players grouped by rising grade for Fall 2026

Cost: $255 – Includes training shirt.

Eligibility:
  • Open to ERU and non-ERU players
  • New & returning travel players
  • Premier players – A separate elite, tryout-based program is also offered.

Staff
  • Joel Barlow High School girls and boys varsity coaches
  • Easton Redding United travel coaches

3rd Grade (U9)

$255.00

4th Grade (U10)

$255.00

5th Grade (U11)

$255.00

6th Grade (U12)

$255.00

7th Grade (U13)

$255.00

8th Grade (U14/15)

$255.00

Elite Training Series - Tryout Based

Summer 2026 - Elite Summer Training Series

Elite Training Series (2 Step Registration)

This is a high-intensity training program for advanced players entering Rising 5th–8th Grade (Fall 2026) with a minimum of two years travel and/or premier experience.

Players must complete a required evaluation session (during ERU spring training or additional date in May) or be invited to determine readiness for this level of training.

Important:
  • Registration reserves a spot in the evaluation only.
  • No payment is collected unless the player is accepted into the program.

Players younger than Rising 5th Grade may request an evaluation by contacting Paul Winstanley -- [email protected]

Program Details (If Accepted)

  • Dates: June 30 – July 30
  • Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–7:00 PM
  • Location: Joel Barlow High School
  • Cost: $255 (includes training shirt)

Combined Program Option:
  • Players participating in both the Travel Development Series and Elite Training Series will pay no more than $400 total.
  • Email [email protected] after acceptance to receive the adjusted rate.


Training Emphasis

  • Tactical development in small blocks
  • Possession-based attacking
  • High-speed decision making
  • Competitive, game-real scenarios

Grades 5/6 (U11 & U12)

$255.00

Grades 7/8 (U13-U15)

$255.00

August Day Camps

Summer 2026 - In-House Summer Camp

Program Overview
Introduces young players to soccer through guided discovery games, helping them warm up for fall
in-house soccer, build confidence, and socialize through play. Training Shirt Included.

Who
  • Rising Kindergarten – 2nd grade
  • Open to ERU families and non-ERU families

When: Week of August 17 – Monday – Thursday

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Where: Redding Community Center

Example Camp Structure (Daily)
  • 9:00–9:15 Entry games & check-in
  • 9:15–9:55 Topic of the day & guided exercises
  • 9:55–10:05 Water / snack break
  • 10:05–10:30 Small-sided scrimmages

Curriculum Focus
  • Guided discovery games
  • Ball familiarity
  • Movement and coordination
  • Learning through play

Staffing
  • Easton Redding United travel coaches
  • High school assistant coaches

2nd Grade Boys & Girls

Registration closes on 08/09/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 08/20/2026
$200.00

1st Grade Boys & Girls

Registration closes on 08/09/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 08/20/2026
$200.00

Kindergarten Boys & Girls

Registration closes on 08/09/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 08/20/2026
$200.00

Pre-Kindergarten Boys & Girls

Registration closes on 08/09/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 08/20/2026
$200.00

Summer 2026 - Travel Summer Camp

Program Overview
Introduce or reintroduce age-appropriate travel concepts through a camp-style environment built around games and play. Includes Training Shirt.

Who
  • Rising 3rd–8th graders
  • Open to ERU and non-ERU players

When
  • Week of August 17 – Monday – Thursday
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Where: Redding Community Center

Example Daily Structure
  • 9:00–9:15: Entry games & check-in
  • 9:15–10:00: Session 1: Topic of the day
  • 10:00–10:30: Small-sided games (same topic)
  • 10:30–10:45: Water / snack break
  • 10:45–11:30: Session 2: Expanded games & decision-making
  • 11:30–12:00: Scrimmage (targeting 7v7 based on numbers)

Curriculum Focus
  • Games-based learning
  • Age-appropriate travel concepts
  • Decision making in game environments
  • Enjoyment and confidence through play

Staffing
  • Easton Redding United travel coaches
  • High school assistant coaches

3rd Graders (U9)

4th Graders (U10)

5th Graders (U11)

6th Graders (U12)

7th Graders (U13)

8th Graders (U14/15)

Contact

Easton Redding United Soccer Club
P.O. Box 326 
Redding Ridge, Connecticut 06876

Email: [email protected]

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