ABOUT US

Our History

North FC was founded in 2018 by Executive Club Director Attila Csiszar with a clear vision: to raise the standard of youth soccer in Northeast Ohio by building a club focused on long-term player development, consistent training environments, professional coaching, and holistic athletic growth. What began with just a few teams has grown into a region-wide program serving hundreds of athletes.

As North FC grew, so did its footprint. In 2023, the club expanded into Hudson, bringing its model to a new community with Dan Zemanski continuing to lead local operations as Club Director–Hudson. Just one year later, in May 2024, North FC extended its reach again by integrating a well-established Chagrin-area program, with respected coach and Club Director Kia Zolgharnain overseeing that hub. These strategic expansions strengthened North FC’s unified system while preserving the experienced leadership and training environments that define each location.

That same year, North FC elevated its commitment to complete player development through a strategic partnership with T3 Performance. This collaboration has introduced elite-level strength, speed, and agility training directly into the club’s core programming. With shared facilities, professional performance coaches, and a unified training model, T3 has become a cornerstone of the North FC experience. It’s one of the key factors that sets the club apart, offering players an opportunity to grow as complete athletes in a fully integrated environment.

Today, North FC provides a full developmental pathway for soccer players at every level, starting with micro and academy programs for young beginners and progressing through competitive youth and high school teams. The club plays in national, regional and local leagues including ECNL RL, GLA-NPL, CASA, OVPL, and Great Lakes Futsal, giving players access to strong competition and national-level exposure. But beyond league play, North FC is a fully integrated development environment defined by consistent coaching, a unified curriculum, professional athletic training, and a strong commitment to player growth on and off the field.

Our Vision

At North FC, our vision is to be a premier destination for dedicated young athletes, male and female, who are driven to compete, grow, and thrive at the highest levels of the game. To be better than the rest, we need to be different.

Our club is built on a commitment to intense, high-level training environments that challenge players mentally, physically, and tactically. We cultivate a culture that values effort over ego, development over trophies, and character as much as skill.

At North FC, every session is an opportunity, every player is a priority, and every team is united by a shared pursuit of excellence with purpose. We are not just building better players. We are shaping stronger people through a different kind of soccer journey.

Our Mission

Our mission at North FC is to provide a competitive, challenging, and inspiring environment where young athletes, both boys and girls, can pursue their full potential.

We are committed to developing complete players through intentional, high-intensity training, tactical education, and a culture of accountability and growth. Our goal is not only to compete at the highest levels of youth soccer but to create a platform where players are seen, supported, and prepared for the next step in their journey, whether that means college, professional aspirations, or personal excellence.

At North FC, we train differently, we think differently, and we grow differently so our players can become the best version of themselves, both on and off the field.

Our Values

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★ Accountability and Effort

We challenge players to raise their standards, take ownership of their growth, and bring effort to every session. Mistakes are embraced as part of the learning process.

★ Clarity and Consistency

Our communication is direct, age-appropriate, and reinforced across every session and team. Standards are upheld consistently to build trust and performance.

★ Leadership by Example

North FC coaches embody professionalism, preparation, and emotional control on the field and off. We model the behavior we expect from our players.

★ Connection and Empathy

Coaches lead with presence and emotional intelligence. Strong relationships with players and families are the foundation of our club culture.

★ Growth Mindset

We value development over trophies, character as much as skill, and the journey more than the outcome. Every player is seen, supported, and pushed to be their best.