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.
Players attend training 2 times per week with the club trainers in a program directed by the Director of Coaching of Academy. 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. Teams work in the 6v6 format.
FOR WHO? U11 and U12 players
Players practice with academy players and are trained by the club training staff.
They play on an academy team (academy players do not play on a recreational team). We will form 1 U11,12 boys and 1 U11,12 girls developmental teams. If we have more players than we can accommodate, we will evaluate players each season for placement on developmental teams – those not selected will play in the recreational program.
WHEN
Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00-7:30 pm (note – there may be different training days depending on the developmental coaching staff – TBA each season).
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.
Players work on skills in a station-training format and work on team concepts with their game day team.
GAMES – teams are given a game schedule that is challenging and appropriate for their level of play – this can include the city league or in-house league.
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– $220 per season for U11,12 (2011-2012) – 2 seasons per year
Academy uniform is an additional $42 and is re-used each year.
Academy Director of Coaching
