The Academy Program is a state sponsored program that has been adopted by many area clubs and is the first step for players that desire a more challenging environment.  The Academy Director is required to hold a National Youth License and each staff coach must have appropriate coaching qualifications for working with U10 players.

The Academy focus is on an individual player’s technical development which is the building block for future development, instead of putting emphasis on teams and team results.  The Academy practices twice per week (Tuesday/Friday) with an optional third day (Wednesday) for additional technical training.  Training is set up as pool training with an assigned coach for the session who will use the practice plan set up by the Academy Director.   

Evaluations are held each May, but if space is available, the Academy Director can add players at any time.  If you are interested in having your son or daughter evaluated for the Academy please contact our Academy Director, RonTalley at rtalley2@att.net.

 

U10 Academy - Evaluations For ALL PLAYERS - Registration begins at 5:30

U-10 Players born Between 8/1/02 and 7/31/03 - May 21 & 22nd - 6:00-7:30 @ Beeson Park
U-09 Players born Between 8/1/03 and 7/31/04 - May 21 & 22nd - 6:00-7:30 @ Beeson Park
U-08 Players born Between 8/1/04 and 7/31/05 - May 21 & 22nd - 6:00-7:30 @ Beeson Park

Please click here for more information on Academy.

Description of Select Fees for 2012/2013 Season.

Payment Schedule for 2012/2013 Season.

Click here for SCHEDULED DATES and Field Directions

 PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Tuesdays - Beeson Park (Field #5) 6:00-7:30

Fridays - Beeson Park (Field #5) 6:00-7:30

 Academy Director - Ron Talley  rtalley2@att.net

Assistant Director/DOC – Barry Mitchell baz18mitch@yahoo.com

Coaching Staff

James Phillipart

Matt Coble

Mark Vollink

Anna Gray

Hannah Nail

Jennifer Watson

Scott Hoots

 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Ball size is a "4" for the U10 Academy
• Bring your chairs if you would like to sit and watch practice.
• Bring plenty of WATER, WATER, WATER for your kids.  It is very important to keep them hydrated, particularly when it is still very warm.  One bottle is probably not enough.  A small cooler is not a bad idea, or at least some way for your child to have something cool to drink.
• Please do not leave your child at practice without someone knowing you have left the grounds and your cell phone number.  Preferably, one of the managers should know.  Don’t expect the coaches to take this responsibility as they have enough to worry about.  If weather gets bad, we have the unfortunate situation of an injury, decide to knock-off practice early, or anything else, we need to reach you immediately.
• This one is probably obvious but still some forget.  Shin guards are a must at practice too.  Often times, scrimmages will occur in some form or fashion.  Certain drills with teammates can make one wish they had their shin guards on.  As they say at American Express, "don’t leave home without them!"