About the Club

CFC is a high-level competitive soccer club based in Charleston, IL. The program, which serves Coles and surrounding counties, supports teams for both boys and girls from the U9 to U18 age division. Younger players (ages 4 to 8) looking for more intensive training can start in the pre-academy level, run by the CFC technical advisor, Adam Howarth.

In its short existence, CFC has had a very successful history of producing collegiate-level players – and it continues to work towards developing and furthering players' careers within the sport: collegiately, professionally and nationally.

The focus of the club is on the DEVELOPMENT of each player. Each player is given the technical foundation to be successful, and later instructed within a team system where he or she can flourish tactically. Without fundamentals, players do not have the essential skills – regardless of tactical position on the field – to succeed. It is the mission of the club to provide each player with a well-rounded skill set for optimal achievement in the sport.

As such, CFC constantly pursues the highest level of training and coaching for its players. Training sessions are designed to support the comprehensive and progressive programs set forth by the Director of Coaching. The program is designed for the serious soccer athlete who looks to become the very best at the sport. In return, the club expects that each member be personally committed to being the very best soccer player and person that he/she can be. To reach his/her full potential, each player must commit to full participation during training and games, as well as to a consistent level of play. He or she must also be supportive of his/her team and the club itself.

Success is too often measured solely in wins and/or losses. While the club boasts numerous league and tournament championships, we do not believe that is what ultimately determines whether we are successful or not. Within CFC, we measure success based on the accomplishments made at the individual-level, as well as the development of the ‘complete player’ on and off the field. Players set forth each season to develop new aspects to their games or to better specific qualities within their skill sets. Working with the coaching staff, our players work towards the goals they set forth at the beginning of the year. Our coaching staff works to create the best environment possible at each training session and each game to help encourage the development of each player. DURING A PLAYER’S DEVELOPMENT, WE WILL NOT MAKE COMPROMISES IN THE PLAYER’S CHARACTER, ATTITUDE OR SPIRIT.

Our single greatest achievement as a club, in our short existence, is the placement of more than 20 players into top universities to further their careers within the sport. CFC takes pride in providing opportunities for its players to continue playing beyond high school. We believe in developing not just complete players, but complete individuals.

I want to thank you personally for your interest in our club.

Mark Hansen
Director of Coaching
CFC