To provide a positive development experience for every player through fun, hard work, and commitment to feel good about, both on and off the field.

Within the Lakeville North Soccer Program, there are typically teams organized at 4 levels.  

Freshmen Team

• The entry level of the high school program.
• Includes 9th grade student-athletes and can include 8th grade student-athletes.
• Primary focus is on player development and getting players acclimated to the Lakeville North system (standards, tactics, set plays, etc.).  
• Training emphasis is on technical fundamentals and gaining as many touches on the ball as possible.  Training at this level is geared more towards free play (small-sided games).
• Players are encouraged to experiment with different positions.
• Competitive record is not considered a measurement tool for success.

10th Grade Team

• An extension of the Freshmen curriculum.
• Includes 10th & 11th grade grade student-athletes.  Additionally, some select 9th grade student athletes.
• Primary focus is on player development and continuing to nurture players within the Lakeville North system (standards, tactics, set plays, etc.).  
• Training emphasis is on technical fundamentals and gaining as many touches on the ball as possible.  
• Training at this level is geared more towards free play (small-sided games).
• Players are encouraged to experiment with different positions.

Junior Varsity Team

• The second highest level of the high school program
• Includes student athletes in grades 9 through 12.
• Primary focus is on preparing players to compete at the varsity level.  
• Training emphasis is on defensive principles and attacking principles.
• It is common that the JV Team train with the Varsity Team.   
• The coaching staff will routinely evaluate this group for the purpose of identifying players who are capable of contributing at the varsity level.

Varsity

• The competitive first-team within the high school program.
• Primary focus is representing the program in the best possible manner and serving as role-models for all other levels in terms of competitiveness, maturity, preparation, and work-ethic. 
• Training emphasis is on advanced technical concepts, video review, combination play, patterns, off-the-ball movement, set plays, and tactical match-ups.
• Competitive goal is to excel within each of the 6 yearly competitions.
  1. The Lakeville Derby (LSHS) 
  2. South Suburban Conference  
  3. Section 1AA Seeding  
  4. Section 1AA Tournament  
  5. State Tournament Seeding   
  6. State Tournament