Build skills. Build Confidence. Build a Love for the Game.
For over 25 years, Central Park Rangers FC has been a part of New York City’s soccer heartbeat, a club built on passion, grit and community. Now, CPR Academy brings that same spirit to young players across the city with a youth program, designed to inspire, develop, and support the next generation.
Whether your child is kicking a ball for the first time or already obsessed with the game, CPR Academy offers a fun, safe, and challenging environment where they can grow as players and people.
Why Families Choose CPR Academy
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Player centered coaching. Focused on confidence, creativity, and problem solving.
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A welcoming, inclusive environment where every child belongs.
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A clear development pathway with age-appropriate learning from U6–U19
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A true NYC community club with 25+ years of history
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Life-skills emphasis: resilience, leadership, teamwork, and respect.
What makes CPR Academy Different?
A program built on purpose.
Our mission is simple. Develop technically excellent, intelligent, resilient players; while building community across the five boroughs.
Our main focus are individual growth over short-term wins, developing thinkers – not just athletes, and creating a place where kids feel seen, supported, and inspired.
A Playing Identity the Kids Love
High-energy, Creativity, Relentlessness
We teach a style of soccer that reflects the city we represent: Bold, Expressive, and Full of Personality.
High-Quality, Values-Driven Coaching
Every CPR coach follows a consistent methodology built around:
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Clear teaching
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Positive communication
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Safe, supportive learning environments
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Age-appropriate challenges
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Player welfare and safeguarding as the top priority
A Safe and Professional Environment
CPR Academy follows all U.S. Soccer & SafeSport standards including background checks, SafeSport Certification, transparent communication, age-appropriate safeguards, and a designated safeguarding officer. Families can trust that their children are cared for at all times.
Our Development Pathway
We guide players from the first steps in the game to advanced competitive levels. Every phase has a purpose.
U6-U8: Discovery & Joy
Kids explore, play, and fall in love with the game
U13-U15: Game Understanding
Tactical awareness and maturity start to shine
U9-U12: Skills & Confidence
Players learn technique, teamwork, and decision making.
U16-U19: Performance & Pathways
Preparing players for high school, college, semi-pro, or senior pathways within CPR.
What to expect:
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Continuously engaging, game-like, energy filled sessions where the kids not only play soccer, they love the game.
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Encouragement to think, solve problems, and express themselves.
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Team work and creativity centered activities.
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A strong culture that rewards effort, resilience, and character.
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A fun environment where friendships grow naturally.
Ready to Join CPR Academy?
