PROGRAMS
Ages 8–19 — High-possession soccer. D.R.E.A.M. development. National-level results.
The Blast Competitive program is built for serious players who want to be challenged both mentally and physically. We don't follow the crowd — we build players carefully and completely.
Our high-possession style of play requires every player on the field to develop the technical tools of the game. We use proven possession metrics to quantify progress, and our coaches monitor individual player objectives through three distinct seasons.
The result is a club with multiple National Championships, 18 tournament titles in a single year, and a development pipeline that consistently prepares players for collegiate programs.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
As much a guiding set of principles as a development process, D.R.E.A.M. is the foundation of everything we do at Blast.
The ability to maintain focus and commitment to your development every day — in training, in matches, and in life.
Owning your development. Being accountable to your teammates, your coaches, and yourself.
Every session. Every rep. Every match. There are no shortcuts to excellence.
A positive, growth-oriented attitude is non-negotiable. How you carry yourself defines you.
Each team identifies what motivates them collectively. When a team finds shared purpose, extraordinary things happen.
Blast Competitive serves boys and girls from 8U through 19U. Teams are formed through annual tryouts in July and compete through a full August-to-July season.
| Age Group | Birth Years (2026-27) | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8U | Aug 2018 – Jul 2019 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 9U | Aug 2017 – Jul 2018 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 10U | Aug 2016 – Jul 2017 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 11U | Aug 2015 – Jul 2016 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 12U | Aug 2014 – Jul 2015 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 13U | Aug 2013 – Jul 2014 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 14U | Aug 2012 – Jul 2013 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 15U | Aug 2011 – Jul 2012 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 16U | Aug 2010 – Jul 2011 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 17U | Aug 2009 – Jul 2010 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 18U | Aug 2008 – Jul 2009 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
| 19U | Aug 2007 – Jul 2008 | Aug 2026 – Jul 2027 |
TRAINING
Most programs begin with less than ten minutes of individual work, then quickly move to scrimmages where one ball is shared among six or seven players. The players who need development most get the fewest touches.
Our Blast sessions are different. We build from one and two players per ball up to small groups, progressively increasing complexity. Very few sessions end in a scrimmage — because structured technical work develops the skills needed to compete at the highest levels far more effectively.
The result: Blast players are technically superior, tactically aware, and confident with the ball at their feet in every situation.
Our coaches set and monitor individual player objectives through three distinct development phases each year.
SEASON 1
August – November
Team building, tactical foundations, league play begins. Players establish baseline development objectives with their coaching staff.
SEASON 2
December – March
Intensified technical training, indoor sessions, fitness development. Mid-season assessment helps players reset their development targets.
SEASON 3
April – July
Tournament competition, league play concludes, end-of-season evaluations. Players use events to challenge — not just validate — their development progress.
Blast's historic success comes from our willingness to be different. We build players carefully and completely. It is not about volume, but the quality and timing of our events so we can truly measure progress and develop players.
Our teams compete in established league systems and selectively participate in tournaments that challenge our development — not simply validate it. This intentional approach to competition is a key reason Blast consistently produces national-level results from a smaller club.
For older players, Blast provides clear pathways to develop the technical skillsets, tactical awareness, and cultural and social behaviors needed to successfully prepare for and contribute to a collegiate athletic program.
Our development process keeps players actively engaged in making sure their personal milestones are clearly linked to their long-term goals.
2026-27 competitive tryouts are coming. See dates, registration, and everything you need to know.
View Tryout Information →Questions? Email doc@noscblast.com