One of the reasons for continued Celtic success is the emphasis placed on soccer facilities. The Celtic organization provides three lighted training grounds for its teams. Also, 50 x 80 yard space for teams to train and allow the Celtic to maintain its local home field during the season. These facilities are provided at no cost to a parent or player.

     Celtic has been able to maintain its tradition of excellence while also keeping in mind the costs, usually to parents, for youth soccer.  Additionally, the administration of  the Celtic organization provides for the epitome of “grass roots”  democracy. All Celtic meetings, including elections, are conducted and recorded via Robert’s Rules of Order. The cost, of youth soccer remain paramount with importance to the Celtic organization. As an example, Celtic purchases its uniforms in bulk.  These are the authentic Nike Carling jerseys. Jerseys cost the Celtic organization $80.00 each. The jerseys are sold at cost to the Celtic teams. Double shirts, double socks, and shorts are sold @ $135.00 per set.  Sweat suits @ $36.00 for the youth and $40.00 for adults. $500.00 is the total team entry fee.  The cost of $30.00 per month, per player, is a fee so reasonable that it shocks those who compare the cost of Celtic to other soccer clubs. The Celtic organization stocks $30,000.00 worth of uniforms annually. This results in savings to our teams of many thousands of dollars per year.

     Celtic teams promoted to CSL Premier are expressly funded by the Celtic Cup. Celtic teams participate for free in the Celtic Cup and this includes multiple weekends of competition.

     Celtic emphasis on cost savings is prevalent throughout the organization.  During the year 2007, the most that any director of the Celtic organization received from Celtic Cup was less than $5,000. This will be true for 2008. Despite any rumors to the contrary, 66% of the Celtic Cup fees are reinvested in the club each year.  Approximately 40 Celtic teenagers run Celtic Cup. These teenagers are not only well fed, they are compensated financially for their work above the minimum wage. Through experience and the guidance of elders, these teenagers learn how to organize and run complex soccer tournaments.

     Part of the Celtic philosophy is that ninety percent of what a player is or will ever become is set in stone by age twelve. The remaining ten percent is set in stone by age sixteen. The Celtic organization, its coaches, facilities, and management can make all the difference to a player who want to achieve their maximum soccer ability. Remember, soccer is a team sport. The development of the team can be very different from the personal development of each player.  As an example, the only Celtic team (1989/1990) to win back to back regional championships, a USA National Championship, World final (U15 versus Turkey S-O) of Copa Coca Cola and 16-tournaments consecutively, had zero ODP players and zero Academy stars. This “team” consisted of the same very fit and very well trained, 13-players for years and included two happy subs.