The AFUSA Academy is a very special program for eight (8), nine (9), ten (10) and eleven (11) year old players. The Academy introduces these young players to the challenging world of select soccer. The Academy’s philosophy is one of playing to learn, minimizing the intense pressure to win. This philosophy transcends every training session and match. The Academy coaching staff is specially selected and trained to provide this introduction to select soccer in an environment conducive to Learning and having Fun! Challenging training sessions conducted by the Academy staff are the key ingredient in the personal development of the players. Training activities are devised to help each player improve technically (skills), tactically (decision-making), physically (fitness) and psychologically (mental toughness). The Academy focuses on the complete development of each player. Through guided discovery teaching methods, the Academy staff challenges each player to creatively solve problems that only the game itself can provide.

Cost:      $1085.00             Seasons:   Fall and Spring                  Travel:   Varies

 Training Sessions:             Three (3) training opportunities per week
                                             Two (2) required; one (1) optional
                                             Goalkeeper training sessions

 Games:    State Academy Games and Friendly Scrimmages (10-15 per season) & Tournaments (2-4 per year)

Uniform:   Select Program Uniform  

Camp:    One week of AFUSA Academy Team Summer Camp

u9 - u12 ACADEMY TEAM REGISTRATION 2011 - 2012 www.gs-afusaacademy.sportsaffinity.com