The Academy

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.

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.

Academy Menu
Year Round Class Schedules	8 week classes run year round.
Level Descriptions	Level is based on the age of the player.
Class Descriptions	Class is the actual area of study that the player selects.
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The Academy: Class Levels
Junior Academy	U8, U9 & U10; male & female classes
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.
Senior Academy	U11 & U12; male & female classes
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.
Premier Academy	U13 & U14; male & female classes
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.
High School Academy	U15 - U19; male & female classes
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.
Junior Soccer Squirts ®	Ages 3-5, co-ed classes
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.
Senior Soccer Squirts ®	Ages 5-7, co-ed classes
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.

The Academy: Class Descriptions
Goal Keeping	U8-U19; male & female classes
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.
Goal Scoring	U8-U19; male & female classes
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.
Soccer Science	U8-U19; male & female classes
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.
Tactical	U8-U19; male & female classes
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.