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The Nashville SC Grassroots program is a supplemental training program designed to help young players continue developing outside of their regular team training.

Whether your child is new to the game or already playing competitively, Nashville SC Grassroots provides additional opportunities to improve technical ability, confidence, decision-making, and love for the game through professional coaching delivered by Nashville SC Youth Coaches

This program is not a replacement for your club team. Instead, it is designed to complement the training players already receive by providing high-quality, age-appropriate sessions that focus on player development.

Every session is led by our experienced, licensed coaches committed to creating a positive and challenging learning environment.

Core Principles

  • Open to all players
  • Supplemental training
  • Club friendly
  • Player development first
  • Delivered using Nashville SC methodology
  • Clear pathway into future Nashville SC opportunities

Who Is Grassroots For?

Grassroots is open to boys and girls of all playing abilities, aged U8 - U12

Whether a player is:

  • Playing recreational soccer
  • Playing club soccer
  • Looking for additional weekly training
  • Preparing for future competitive opportunities
  • Simply wanting more touches on the ball

Grassroots provides an environment where every player can continue improving.

Two Ways to Experience Grassroots

To best serve players across Tennessee, Nashville SC Grassroots is offered through two different models.

OPTION 1: Grassroots Club Partnership Program
OPTION 1: Grassroots Club Partnership Program
Bring Nashville SC to Your Club

Bring Nashville SC to Your Club

The Grassroots Club Partnership Program allows youth clubs throughout Tennessee to partner directly with Nashville SC and bring supplemental player development to their own members.

Rather than asking players to travel to Nashville SC facilities, we bring our coaching staff, curriculum, and professional development environment directly to your club.

This partnership allows clubs to add value to their membership while maintaining complete ownership of their teams and player pathway.

Players continue playing for their current club while receiving additional development opportunities through Nashville SC.

OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: Support clubs. Develop players. Strengthen soccer across Tennessee.
OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: Support clubs. Develop players. Strengthen soccer across Tennessee.

What Partner Clubs Receive

Each partnership is customized to meet the needs of the club.

Examples of how we partner could include:

  • Weekly supplemental player training

  • Nashville SC licensed coaching staff

  • Professional training curriculum

  • Age-specific development plans

  • Coach education at the Nashville SC Academy

  • Club development workshops

  • Invitation to Nashville SC experiences

  • Discount and exclusive access to Nashville SC Summer Camps

  • First Team player appearances (when available)

  • Exclusive Club Ticket packages

Partnership Process

Step 1

Complete the online Club Partnership Application

Step 2

A member of the Nashville SC Youth staff will contact your club to schedule a discovery meeting.

Step 3

Together, we build a program that fits your club’s goals, players, facilities, and schedule.

No two partnerships need to look the same.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcome from:

  • Recreational organizations
  • Community soccer associations
  • Competitive youth clubs
  • Municipal recreation departments
  • School-based soccer programs

All applications are reviewed by the Nashville SC Youth staff.

OPTION 2: Nashville SC Grassroots Centers
OPTION 2: Nashville SC Grassroots Centers
Train Directly with Nashville SC

Train Directly with Nashville SC

For players whose club do not participate in the Partnership Program, Nashville SC also operates Grassroots Centers throughout Middle Tennessee.

These sessions are open registration and welcome players from every club and community.

Players simply register for the location most convenient for them and train weekly with Nashville SC coaches.

NSC Grassroots Centers Coming in Spring 2027. Stay tuned for more information.

What to Expect

Each training block typically runs for 10 weeks with one session per week.

Sessions are organized by age and ability to ensure every player trains in an environment that is both challenging and enjoyable.

Every player receives meaningful ball contact time in a positive learning environment.

How to Sign Up

Players register by:

  • Age group
  • Training location
  • Training block

Multiple locations are offered throughout the year to provide convenient access for families across Middle Tennessee.

Who Can Register?

Grassroots Centers are open to:

  • Recreational players
  • Club players
  • Players looking for extra training
  • Boys and girls of all playing abilities

No tryout is required. Everyone is welcome.

Summer Camp
Summer Camp

The Nashville SC Player Pathway

Grassroots is the first step in the Nashville SC youth development pathway.

Players who demonstrate the appropriate ability, commitment, and attitude may be identified for future Nashville SC programming, such as our RTC Program.

While participation in Grassroots does not guarantee advancement, it provides players with the opportunity to develop within the Nashville SC player development environment.

For more information, please contact Lee Hudson via email at lhudson@nashvillesc.com.

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