The Academy is the phase of development where girls and boys are separated into groups and teams. The curriculum is designed to provide maximum instruction for each and every player, preparing him or her to compete at their highest level of play. The objectives of the program are geared towards technical mastery (i.e., dribbling, shielding, receiving, etc…) and the development of a superior comfort level on the ball.
Players are challenged to compete against other Academy teams with the understanding that player development remains our number one priority. During matches, players are encouraged to express their 1v1 technical abilities freely so that our players do not develop a fear of failure, but rather, use their failures on the field as lessons in their development.
Technical / Tactical Development Ratio = 70/30
(Tactical development is limited to awareness and understanding individual and small group ideas)