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Academy U10 (Foundation Phase):
Age: Under 10, must turn age 9 or 10 between
August 1, 2000 and July 31, 2010, younger players
can be moved up at the discretion of the DOC and
academy director.
Gender: Gender specific when applicable, coed
when not.
Cost:
$135.00 per season. Cost includes Club Fees (to
include coaches pay, club administration, and club
programs) but does not include registration, uniform
and tournament, friendly costs.
Team fees will be assessed depending on the
schedule. Team Fees include tournament fees and
expenses, coaches per diem, league fees, and referee
fees.
Goal:
The academy environment will be one that allows a
player to experiment, to think independently, to be
creative and to rehearse the technical elements they
are learning without fear of failure all the while
continuing to foster a love for the game and
simultaneously educating a player to an
understanding of and a desire for excellence.
Players continue to focus on skill development.
Players begin to develop, technical ability, good
discipline, respect, strong work ethic, and the
mindset of a protagonist, which, simply put refers
to a desire and will to struggle to be the
main/dominant character
Development and Selection Model
Players will be evaluated at the initial assessment
and then continually throughout the season.
Subsequent short term goals in training and
competition will then be adapted to meet the needs
of the different levels of pools (Could be beginner,
intermediate and advanced pools). The training and
competition models will allow for each player to be
challenged and to grow into the type of player we
are endeavoring to build. As players begin to
exhibit these traits or the lack thereof coaches
have the option to move players in and out of the
different pools.
Players are expected to be committed, have a coach
able attitude, and have/or develop a passionate
desire to learn and play the game. Development will
be built around the following in order of priority:
practice; intra academy league days; festivals,
level appropriate friendlies, level appropriate
tournaments. The training and competition models
will allow for each player to be challenged and to
grow into the type of player and person we are
endeavoring to build. As players begin to exhibit
these traits or the lack thereof coaches have the
option to move players in and out of the different
pools. The Academy is fluid and so participation
levels (whether it be beginner, intermediate or
advanced) are a factor of total player and personal
development, and the coaching staffs discretion.
This means that, potentially, a player could
participate in one, or a combination of two, and
possibly three levels. All levels are contingent on
aptitude, numbers and commitment.
Coaching:
The Academy is directed by an individual with the
ability to coach youth players and develop creative
technical skills. The coach fosters a fun and
dynamic environment for players and requires players
to be committed to personal development on and off
the field. The director also provides more
structured environment where players receive
feedback, guidance and discipline during practice
and games.
Location:
Training sites for the academy are at locations
selected by the current merged clubs.
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Abingdon Academy VHCC and Sugar Hollow
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Bristol Academy White top and Sugar Hollow
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Sullivan County/Kingsport Academy Henley and
Warriors Path Park
Games:
Here is a sample of what you can expect a season to look
like. Keep in mind; this revolves around the pool of
players and their ability.
Sample Schedule U10 Academy (Target is 8 12 games
recommended by USSF):
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2 practices per week All Players
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5 - 7 Intra Academy League Days All players
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1 local festival All players
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2 - 3 Friendlies All Players
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1 Level appropriate tournament Intermediate to
Advanced Players
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