"Mom, This is the Place for Me": Finding a Home at FC Wisconsin
- Mar 5
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 26
When looking for a youth soccer club, families are often forced into an exhausting tryout season, bouncing from field to field in search of a new home. But sometimes, the right fit is instantly recognizable. For one local player, it only took a single evening of tryouts at FC Wisconsin to walk off the pitch and say, "Mom, this is the place for me."
Three years later, that initial feeling has blossomed into an incredible development journey from a U14 recruit to a U17 standout.
Alexandra Kolacio talks about the benefits of the FC Wisconsin methodology. From the fluid mobility that allows hardworking players to climb from Regional (RL) to National (ECNL) teams, to the high-intensity Winter Champions League that keeps players sharp indoors, the club’s commitment to player growth is undeniable. But as this parent shares, it isn't just the stellar coaching or the Germantown turf fields that make the club special — it’s the genuine camaraderie, the seamless communication, and a community of families you actually want to travel with.
"There's mobility within teams. Just because you start out on a regional team doesn't mean that you can't move on to a national team... regardless of what level team you're on, the coaches are absolutely stellar." – Alexandra Kolacio, Parent
