Academy Soccer Program

Academy Soccer Program (Ages 9-11)

North Georgia soccer players that are looking for advanced technical and tactical training. The program is designed for youths interested in a transitional program from the traditional recreational program to a more competitive select program. Youths in this program are exposed to a more intensive and competitive level than recreational and the focus is on developing the proper technical and tactical foundation that is crucial for the select program. Commitment is required while fun is still being promoted. Academy participation is a one-year commitment divided into a Fall and Spring season.

The Georgia State Soccer Association (GSSA) developed the Academy Soccer Program as a way to more slowly transition players into the highly competitive environment of select soccer. Academy is a program that offers increased technical training and quality games, without the rigorous travel associated with playing in the select age group. Although there is some travel involved, the club has a voice in how much.

Academy soccer provides the opportunity to utilize a club’s best coaches and trainers for the benefit of more players than they can reach by working with a single team. It requires the same commitment by the player and the family to increased practice time and potential expense of training and tournaments.

Players register with the Academy program, as opposed to registering with a specific team. They can then be moved from team to team within the program to best meet their development needs in both practice sessions and games. The GSSA recognized Academy Soccer age groups as U9-U12. A pre-academy team is also available for the U8 age group. U8 Pre-Academy does not travel, rather they compete in the clubs U10 rec league. Practice involves Two Mandatory 1.5 Hour Sessions Per Week with the professional coach. There is also an advanced skills session available each week which is conducted by the league’s training staff which is included in your fees.

2011-2012 Academy Fees

$140 Player Registration Fee Per Season (Due 6/28/11 and 1/27/12)

$100 Training Fee Per Season (Due in Fall and Spring Season) Paid directly to trainer/coach

Total Per Calendar Year: $480
NOTE: Each team has the option of attending tournaments add an additional fee. Tournaments are decided on a per-team basis. Players must order the approved LSA Academy Nike Uniform Package, which includes home and away uniforms as well as a full warm-up suit. Uniform package is $132 and can be worn for the next two years (4 seasons).

What do you get for your academy fees?