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USA has
designed a developmental path for players of all ages and abilities to
progressively take their game to the next level, simply called ‘The
Academy’. As educators, our goal is to ignite interest in players
that enjoy the game and to take serious soccer players to the college
game and beyond.
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Our Academy
courses run throughout the year where players are taught the principles
of soccer through a well-structured curriculum ensuring that they are
prepared to graduate to each Academy level program. Our
professional coaches provide constructive feedback and evaluation to
ensure that learning has taken place and players are ready to move onto
the next development phase. The fours main levels of the Academy:
Junior, Senior, Premier & High School each offer various class titles to
ensure that players can receive the specific instruction in their
desired target areas. Classes typically include: Goal keeping, Goal
Scoring, Soccer Science &
Tactical. |
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The
Academy: Class Levels |
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Junior Academy |
U8, U9 &
U10; male & female classes |
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The Junior Academy
enables players to excel with the range of fundamental techniques
necessary to play the game. At this level the importance of a solid
foundation is taught in a structured format developed through increased
pressurized situations and enjoyable small-sided games. |
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Senior Academy |
U11 &
U12; male & female classes |
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Designed for the serious
soccer player. Advanced techniques and tactics are introduced through
game realistic situations and developed into conditioned full-sided play.
The focus is on each player’s ability to understand & develop their role
within a team formation. Tactical decision-making and assessment is
incorporated to allow players to improve their knowledge of the game. |
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Premier Academy |
U13 &
U14; male & female classes |
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In
preparation for the high school level, players are taught at an
accelerated pace. Practices are developed and based upon full-sided, game
related situations. Advanced techniques and tactics are delivered in an
intense training environment to pressurize players and maximize their
positional awareness under game day conditions. The focus is on player’s
ability to develop & fulfill their functional role within a team
formation. |
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High School Academy |
U15 -
U19; male & female classes |
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With the
increasing level of high school play this Academy program offers an
insight into the rigor of college soccer. Players are now forced to make
tactical decisions under pressurized conditions. Development of team play
requires intensive training as the major focus, incorporating tactical,
mental & physical development to take players to the pinnacle of their
game. |
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Junior Soccer Squirts
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Ages 3-5, co-ed classes |
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A great way
to introduce your child to soccer through fun games ensuring they learn in
a safe environment. Players will improve their basic motor skills of
traveling, balance, coordination & agility through innovative & FUN soccer
activities. The emphasis is on fun, fun and more fun. |
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Senior Soccer Squirts ® |
Ages 5-7, co-ed classes |
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Graduation
to senior squirts allows players to experience soccer in a relaxed, fun
atmosphere. Fundamental skills are introduced through a series of
innovative games enhancing each child’s ability to perform soccer skills
in a more deliberate and controlled manner. Senior Squirts enjoy soccer
development without the pressure of a competitive environment. |
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The
Academy:
Class
Descriptions |
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Goal Keeping |
U8-U19;
male & female classes |
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Specialist keeper training covering all aspects of technical and tactical
goal keeping. This individual position demands specialized training and
the Academy Goal Keeping classes provide the developmental path to self
improvement and success on the field. |
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Goal Scoring |
U8-U19;
male & female classes |
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The
Academy Goal Scoring classes are not just about shooting, they're about
finishing. The art of goal scoring is often only addressed under the guise
of shooting drills. Players will learn how to make correct decisions in
front of goal as well as all the technical development necessary to become
a feared goal scorer. |
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Soccer Science |
U8-U19;
male & female classes |
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Soccer
Science is all about individual skill development and ball mastery.
Without ball mastery a player can never reach his or her full potential.
Soccer Science introduces players to a variety of turns, moves and skills
that will greatly enhance any players performance level on the field. |
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Tactical |
U8-U19;
male & female classes |
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Once a
player has a solid technical foundation in the game then their ability to
make the correct decision in a given situation becomes key. The Academy
tactical classes put players in decision making situations and work
through scenarios and options to promote tactical awareness. |
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