ACADEMY
Academy Program Overview
The Academy Program is comprised of U8-U12 players (boys and girls born between 2017 and 2013). This program aims to instill a love of the sport into the players while building on their technical abilities and growing their soccer IQ. Team selection is based on a variety of factors (Skill Level, Attitude, Age, etc.), but most important is how a player fits into the training environment. Each Academy team trains at least twice per week with nationally licensed coaches. Each coach has been trained to provide each player with a solid foundation of skills, abilities, knowledge, and love of the sport.
Tryouts & Team Placement
Each Player is required to try out for the Academy program. There is no guarantee of acceptance to a team. Our goal is to provide everybody access to Club Level soccer, but this is not always possible. Some of our age groups have multiple teams that players can be placed on. In these cases, team selection is based primarily on skill level to ensure that each player is getting the appropriate development. Players of this age need to play with kids at a similar level of skill to foster an encouraging and growth-centered training environment. This keeps them on track developmentally, as well.
Quick Facts
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Tryouts are held Late May and Early/Mid June
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Each team participates in Team Camp Week (Late July or Early August)
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Includes Fall AND Spring Season (August-Late May)
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Teams are coached by nationally licensed coaches
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Practices are held 2-3 times per week
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Games on the weekend (Metro Atlanta)
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2-3 tournaments per year
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