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• To eliminate keeping scores and reduce pressure on players and coaches to get results.

• To emphasize individual player development and especially individual technical development.

• To reduce the excessive travel around the state for games and tournaments.

• To reduce the possibilities of mismatched opponents and lopsided scores.

• To reduce the number of games players were playing in a year and increase the number of training opportunities.

•Free player movement within the academy program age group.

• Growing a ‘CLUB’ concept with a club loyalty as opposed to individual team mentality.

• Professional coaches taking over administration and training of younger ages.

• A good introduction to ‘Select’ competitive soccer for players transitioning from recreational to select soccer.

 

Other information:

Games are called playdates! Two games back to back on Saturdays. Each game consisting of two 20 minute halves. Boys normally play between 11am-1pm and girls 2pm-4pm. Will play 5-6 playdates (10-12 games), 2 tournaments (1 being at new sportspark and other possibly a travel tournament), and possible other scrimmages/games. Practices are twice a week, 1 hour and 15 minutes long each time. More information to come!