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Magic & Mystx Elite

MAGIC (BOYS) AND MYSTX (GIRLS) ELITE NAVY AND SKY

FC Richmond’s Elite teams train and compete at the highest level. Teams are formed from tryouts in March/April/May for the 2025-2026 soccer year that begins in August. At the elite level, a high priority is placed on technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and personal development.  Players learn the values of discipline, commitment, and accountability.

Depending on quality and number of players at tryouts, there could be more than one Elite team formed at an age group.

All Elite teams practice and play at FC Richmond's NORTH location in the Robious Rd/Huguenot Rd corridor.

 
Coaching
 
  • Licensed professional coaches with college/professional playing experience
  • Support from full-time Technical/Executive Director, Trip Ellis USSF A License; Director of Coaching, Trip Dunville USSF A License; Assistant Director of Coaching and Director of Goalkeeping, Mac Phillips USSF C License
Training
 
  • Individual conditioning program begins mid-July for two weeks prior to pre-season
  • Pre-season team conditioning program, four days per week, two to three weeks beginning in early August
  • Regular season training, three days per week (usually Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • Winter Training one to two times per week in Jan/Feb
  • Specialized goalkeeper specific training with Director of Goalkeeping
Competition
 
  • U11 - U19 FC Richmond Elite teams will play league play in the MLS NEXT New Competition Tier (U13-U19 boys) or in the VPSL NPL in 2025-2026. 
  • Participation in tournaments/college showcase events, depending upon age and team ability.
  • Extended travel within the US for selected teams including Florida for U13s and Arizona for U15s. International summer tours for selected teams and/or players.
​​Commitment
 
  • Players commit to play for the entire soccer year: U11-U14 August thru May; U15-U19 August thru March
  • Players must be dedicated and strive for perfect attendance at all training sessions, scrimmages, games, and tournaments.
  • Players commit to follow all club rules and guidelines as presented in the player handbook.
  • FC Richmond players can play on their high school or middle school soccer teams.
​​Fees
 
U11-U14 Magic/Mystx Elite Navy Fees - $2970; U11-U14 Magic/Mystx Elite Sky Fees - $2500; U15-U19 Magic/Mystx Elite Navy Fees - $2770; U15-U19 Magic Elite Sky Fees - $2400 - See Travel Fees tab under Program Description for more information and payment options.
 
**Teams formed from mid-year supplemental tryouts will be half the posted fees.
 
Uniforms
 

2025-2026 is the first year of a two-year Magic/Mystx Elite uniform cycle. ALL Elite Navy and Sky players will need to purchase a new game uniform.

NEW AND RETURNING ELITE players approximate game and training uniform cost including training jacket: $300-$350 +tax and shipping

All Travel players are required to wear cleats that are 80% black in color. We believe cleats are part of the player's uniform and should look the same and professional.