Pickup games every weekend at Gaston Christian School - $10 a session. Book your spot
Pickup Games - Gastonia & Charlotte, NC

Just show up
and play.

No tryouts. No team. No commitment. Just a ball, a field, and competitive soccer every week for $10.

Pickup at Gaston Christian School every week - grouped by age so the competition is always right. Book your spot online, show up, and play. That's the whole thing.

Book your spot - $10
$10 per session All ages Included with monthly membership
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Elementary - Grades K-4
Saturday Morning
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Gaston Christian School
1 hour session
$10
Per session
Included with monthly membership
Middle School - Grades 5-8
Saturday Morning
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Gaston Christian School
1 hour session
$10
Per session
Included with monthly membership
High School and Up
Friday Evening
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Gaston Christian School
1.5 hour session
$10
Per session
Included with monthly membership
Why pickup matters

The game teaches what drills can't.

Pickup is where everything gets tested. Minimal coaching - just players, a ball, and decisions made in real time. It's the most honest form of soccer development there is.

Reading the game, making decisions under pressure, competing against players at your level - those are skills that only develop through playing. A lot. Pickup gives players the competitive game time that weekday training builds toward.

Ten dollars. Show up. Play good soccer with other Gaston County players. That's it.

Book your spot Call (704) 718-0560
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Pick your session. Book your spot. Show up.

Three age groups, two days a week. Check Instagram and the schedule for upcoming dates - sessions run consistently throughout the year.

Elementary

K through 4th Grade

DaySaturdays
Time8:30 - 9:30 AM
Length1 hour
LocationGaston Christian School
PaymentOnline
$10
Per session
Included with monthly membership
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Middle School

5th through 8th Grade

DaySaturdays
Time9:45 - 10:45 AM
Length1 hour
LocationGaston Christian School
PaymentOnline
$10
Per session
Included with monthly membership
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High School and Up

9th Grade through Adult

DayFridays
Time6:00 - 7:30 PM
Length1.5 hours
LocationGaston Christian School
PaymentOnline
$10
Per session
Included with monthly membership
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Monthly members

Already a member? Pickup is free. Every week.

Monthly membership includes free Saturday pickup games as a perk. No extra booking fee, no separate sign-up - just show up with your kid and play.

If you're not a member yet, pickup is a great way to see what Kaizen is about before committing. A lot of our members started here.

Learn about the monthly membership Just book pickup - $10

Membership is $199/month. Includes daily training M-F, Saturday pickup, LUV Center Tuesdays, and more.

Pickup isn't just fun. It makes better players.

The competitive game time that players get in pickup is irreplaceable. Here's what develops specifically through playing, not drilling.

01

Real decision-making

Drills train movement patterns. Games train decisions. Players who get regular game time learn to read situations, pick the right option, and execute under pressure - things that only come from playing.

02

Competing against different players

Pickup puts players against a range of styles, speeds, and abilities they don't see in their regular team. That variety forces adaptation and builds a more complete player.

03

The stuff you can't coach

Flair, confidence, taking risks - these develop in free play. When there's no coach directing every move, players start to express themselves. That's when the game starts to look like theirs.

Book your spot - $10 Call (704) 718-0560

Players who come once keep coming back.

What players and parents say about Kaizen.

"The Kaizen trainers have been amazing for our son, and our competitive team as a whole! Our son attends unlimited monthly training, pickup games, clinics and camps and loves every minute of it. The confidence and skills that Felipe, Kevin & Davis have instilled in these kids is unmatched. They are a true gift to Gaston county & we are forever grateful!"

Lindsey Peters - Google review

"My son Dylan has only been to a few clinics and open plays and has loved it! The coaches are hands on and very helpful! He is excited for the summer camps and training!"

Annette Suwalski - Google review

"My son recently went to train here and he couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had! The coaches were amazing and he learned so much! Highly recommend!"

Jason West - Google review

"Great high quality training! The coaches really care about developing your skills and taking them to the next level."

Jose Carrion - Google review

"Top coaches that have been around the game and know what they doing."

Andreas Kokoska - Google review
Book your spot - $10

Book in 60 seconds. Play this weekend.

Three steps and you're in.

01

Pick your session

Elementary on Saturday at 8:30, middle school at 9:45, or high school and up on Friday at 6pm. Check Instagram or the booking page for upcoming dates.

Takes 60 seconds
02

Book and pay online

Pay $10 online to secure your spot. Your reservation holds your place in the session.

$10 - book online
03

Show up and play

Gaston Christian School. Bring cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle. We handle the rest. Check in when you arrive and you're on the field.

Gaston Christian School
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Ten dollars. No risk. All game.

There's no commitment here. Come once and see if it's the right fit. If your kid loves it, book again next week. If it's not for them, you're out $10. That's the whole risk - and it's worth finding out.

Book your spot - $10
$10 per session
No commitment
Included with monthly membership

Good soccer.
Ten dollars. This weekend.

Competitive pickup games every week at Gaston Christian School. Book your spot online, show up with cleats, and play. Sessions fill up - reserve early.

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$10 per session - Included with monthly membership - Gaston Christian School

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