The academy model has received great praise as the “cutting edge” for player development. First Coast Soccer was FIRST in the area to adopt this method of developing our younger players.
The program is specific for the age and developmental level of the players and focuses on skills development and introduction to principles of play. The program stresses player development over wins and losses. Players attend training 2 times per week with the club trainers in a program directed by the Director of Coaching of Academy.
U7,8 teams work in the 4v4 format. U8 players who are developmentally ready, will work in the 6v6 format in the spring season.
FOR WHO? U7 and U8 players
Players practice with academy players and are trained by the club training staff.
Academy players play on an academy team (academy players do not play on a recreational team).
WHEN
Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Fall academy – end-August to early November – 12 week program
Spring academy – end-February to early - May – 12 week program
Play one or both seasons.
TRAINING SESSIONS
Players are placed in training groups that are the same for the season.
Training – station training – players rotate through 15 minute skills stations. Activities are progressed through the season.
GAMES – Saturdays 9:00 or 10:00 at Patton Park
Parent game day coaches supervise substitutions.
Spring academy registration is open until January 31
Fall academy registration is open until July 31
After that, there is a $25 late fee and players will be accepted on a space-available basis.
COST–
$210 per season for U7,8 (2011-2012) – 2 seasons per year
Academy uniform is an additional $25 and is re-used each year.
Academy Director of Coaching
