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. Teams work in the 3v3 format. 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.
FOR WHO? U6 players
Players practice with academy players and are trained by the club training staff.
Players play on an academy teams.
WHEN
Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00-7:15 pm.
Fall academy – end-August to end of October – 10 week program
Spring academy – end-February to early - May – 10 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 U6 (2011-2012) – 2 seasons per year (play one or both)
Academy uniform is additional $25 and is re-used each year.
Academy Director of Coaching
