PROGRAM INCLUSIONS & CURRICULUM
Admin & Resources
- Training & Game Facilities
- Administrative Expenses
- Player Medical Insurance (USYS, US Club, USSSA)
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Exposure
- Veo - Video Game Analysis
- Productive Recruit College Profiling Support
- International Tournaments Opportunities
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Curriculum
- Formal Player Evaluations
- USSF Programming & Access Materials
- Nutrition Advisors & Sports Psychologists
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Academy Curriculum By Age Group:
11U-12U Academy
TRYOUT INFO: REGISTER HERE >
- Age Groups: August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2016 (11U-12U)
- Season: August - June (11 Month Season)
- Formation: 9v9 or 11v11
- Ball Size: 5
Fall & Spring Outdoor Season
- Training:
- Team Practices: X3 / Week
- Competition:
- Pre-National League Platforms: DPL or IWSL (Girls) or EA or YSSL (Boys)
- Games: X16-20 Games
Winter Indoor Season
- Training:
- Team Practices: X2 / Week
- Competition:
- CISL: Competitive Local League (Required & Additional Cost)
- Games: X8 Games
Tournaments (Required & Additional Cost)
- National Platform Events
- USYS Illinois Cup
2026-27 Academy Information
- Academy Handbook >
- Curriculum & Costs Guide > (Only available to families after successful KICS Academy tryout)
13U-14U Academy
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- Age Groups: August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2014 (13U-14U)
- Season: August - June (11 Month Season)
- Formation: 11v11
- Ball Size: 5
Fall & Spring Outdoor Season
- Training:
- Team Practices: X3 / Week
- Strength & Conditioning: X1 / Week
- Competition:
- National League Platforms: DPL (Girls) or EA/N1 (Boys)
- Games: X16-22 Games
Winter Indoor Season
- Training:
- Team Practices: X2 / Week
- Strength & Conditioning: X1 / Week
- Competition:
- CISL Champions League: Highly Competitive Local League (Required & Additional Cost)
- Games: X6-8 Games (11v11 Full Field)
Tournaments (Required & Additional Cost)
- National Platform Events
- Showcase Tournaments
- USYS State or Presidents Cup Series
2026-27 Academy Information
- Academy Handbook >
- Curriculum & Costs Guide > (Only available to families after successful KICS Academy tryout)
15U-19U HS Academy
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- High School Age Groups: August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2012 (15U-19U)
- Season (7 Months):
- HS Girls: August - February (Fall & Winter)
- HS Boys: November - June (Winter & Spring)
- Formation: 11v11
- Ball Size: 5
Fall (Girls) OR Spring (Boys) Outdoor Season
- Training:
- Team Practices: X3 / Week
- Strength & Conditioning: X1 / Week
- Competition:
- National League Platforms: DPL (Girls) or EA/N1 (Boys)
- Games: X8-12 Games
Winter Indoor Season
- Training:
- Team Practices: X2 / Week
- Strength & Conditioning: X1 / Week
- Competition:
- CISL Champions League: Highly Competitive Local League (Required & Additional Cost)
- Games: X6-8 Games (11v11 Full Field)
Tournaments (Required & Additional Cost)
- National Platform Events
- Showcase Tournaments
- USYS State or Presidents Cup Series
2026-27 Academy Information
- Academy Handbook >
- Curriculum & Costs Guide > (Only available to families after successful KICS Academy tryout)
23U KICS FC Pro
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- 23U MEN’S & WOMEN’S
- SUMMER PRE-PROFESSIONAL TEAMS
- FOR HS ACADEMY & COLLEGIATE PLAYERS
League breakdown
ACADEMY TEAMS (BOYS)
Elite Academy League
The Elite Academy League (EA) is a national soccer league for elite youth clubs in the United States. It offers a standards-based league with the goal of providing a complete developmental model and pathway for players, emphasizing top-level competition, exposure, and college scouting. The EA is composed of member clubs representing the top competitive teams in their regions.
National 1 League
National 1 League (N1) is the top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, elevating teams across the country into a unified national platform integrated with the ECNL.
Teams may also take part in the IL Cup Competitions:
- Illinois Cup (Lowest Level)
- President's Cup
- State Cup (Top Level)
ACADEMY TEAMS (GIRLS)
Development Player League
The Development Player League (DPL) is a national elite all-girls League. The DPL is designed to expand the Girls Academy (GA) player pool for participating clubs. The league creates a highly professional training environment and competitive model for aspiring GA players, bridging the gap between club soccer and Girls Academy soccer.
National 1 League
National 1 League (N1) is the top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, elevating teams across the country into a unified national platform integrated with the ECNL.
Teams may also take part in the IL Cup Competitions:
- Illinois Cup (Lowest Level)
- President's Cup
- State Cup (Top Level)