Building Brave, Confident, and Strong Individuals through the Beautiful Game of Soccer
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Fall Grassroots Academy
Mendocino County Sports Academy (MCSA)
August 17 – October 10th, 2026
Grassroots Academy is where it all began.
Founded in 2013, Grassroots was MCSA’s first program - and it remains the backbone of everything we do. It’s where young players fall in love with the game, build confidence, and take their first steps in our developmental pathway.
This fall, we’re back for an 8-week season designed specifically for beginner and developing players in a fun, pressure-free environment.
Why Grassroots?
Professional coaching focused on fundamentals Development, confidence, and fun Perfect for first-time players and multi-sport athletes Every child gets meaningful touches and attention Safe, positive, high-energy environment
Grassroots is about joy, movement, and learning - not standings, scores, or pressure.
Program Structure
• 2 sessions per week for U6 and some weeks will feature 3rd sessions of games for U8s
• Small-sided activities and games
• Technical development through play
• Designed for ages 3-7
Session Length
• U6 (born Aug 1, 2020 – Jul 31, 2023) – 45 minutes
• U8 (born Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2020) – 60 minutes
Fall 2026 Pricing
• U6 – $135
• U8 – $150
- Payment plans available
- Limited partial scholarships available. Apply here.
Locations
(Subject to adjustment based on enrollment)
Ukiah – Pomolita Middle School - U6: Tues/Thur 5:00 to 5:45 and U8 from 5:50-6:50.
Willits – Commercial Street Field: U6: Mon/Wed U6 4:00-4:45 and U8 5:00 - 6:00
Coast - Mendocino High School: U6: Mon/Wed 5:00 to 5:45 and U8 from 5:50-6:50 (Starts August 31st!)
The specific schedule for each location will be announced soon.
More Than Soccer
Grassroots isn’t just a program - it’s the foundation of our club.
From Grassroots to DSL to Select teams, every MCSA player starts here. We teach:
• Confidence
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Love for movement and sport
This is where Eagles are born.
Ready to Join?
Spots are limited by age group.
Questions?
Contact Information:
- Questions? Contact Club Director Ian Fitzpatrick - Ian@MendocinoSoccer.com
- ¿Necesita ayuda en español? Envíe un correo electrónico al entrenador Héctor Toscano - HToscano@MendocinoSoccer.com. ¡Gracias!
Go Eagles!