How is my players age determined?
The state organization determines eligibility based on a calendar year that starts Aug 1 - Example: if your player is 8 before July 31st 2011 they are considered a U9.Some U7 players may be eligible to play. Please contact us if you have any questions.

What is the U9/U10Academy?
Yes it is travel soccer, it is just structured differently than standard travel soccer league play and is focused on individual player improvement not the building of teams for competition. Players are put in pools by age U9 and U10. If you have 16 U9 players(two teams of 8 in 6v6 soccer), they will travel together to one site and be divided equally (numbers and talent) to play matches against other clubs. Players will be moved from match to match or roster to roster. They do not have a set rostered teams. In standard travel soccer, teams have set rosters and play in different divisions of play based on ability. Here is a break down of standard league play: 3rd division developmental team, 2nd division competitive team, 1st very competitive team, premier division highly competitive team.

Training in the academy has a different focus than standard travel soccer. The goal is to focus the majority of training time on individual skills (footskills, passing, receiving, and shooting). Build well rounded players that have the skills to integrate into any tactical formation or style of play.  Some time will be spent on tactical skills, but is not the primary focus of the training. Space and shape will be the focus of formations and tactical training.

Can U8 players play in the U9 academy?
Yes on a limited basis, U7 and below are not permitted to travel. If your player is U8, highly talented or physically big for their age the U9 academy may be an option for your player. It is similar to the decision to send a child to kindergarten early, you want to make sure that they can have success in the environment. When your player moves to traveling soccer the tempo of the game and talent level will increase dramatically. A one year difference in age can make the transition frustrating and individual success unachievable. If you are in doubt about your U8 player you can bring them to tryouts and I will give you honest feedback about your player.

How far do you travel?
U9/U10 Typically an hour or less. Some matches will be played on at home some away. U11-U19 typically and hour to hour and half. 4 home matches four away.

What can I do to prep my player for traveling soccer?
Summer camps and winter development clinics.

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