TEXAS UNITED FC
ACADEMY PROGRAM
To introduce players to the sport and develop their soccer skills in a positive environment.
Program Details:
• Age specific training for all ages
• Group training with a club trainer during the week
• No teams, no tryouts
• Games on Friday nights
• 8 Week Program
• Participation awards for all players
• Opportunities for advanced placement competitive teams based on skill level
• Trainer/Player ratio – 1:10
• Additional Trainers or additional date would be needed to keep T/P ratio
• Trainer will follow age specific curriculum provided by club
Games Dates:
• Friday nights: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
• Game Make-Up Dates: 5/12, 5/19, 5/26
Game Breakdown:
• Field 9 will be broken down into three 4v4 fields
• Trainer(s)/Volunteers will help coach teams
• Players will be evenly separated to create even teams on each field
• Games will be managed by Trainer(s)/Volunteers
Game Lengths:
• Game consists of four 10 min quarters Program
Costs:
• U5-U6 $100
• U7-U8 $120
• U9-U10 $140
• U11-U12 $140
Program Uniforms:
ADIDAS Uniform shirts will be preserved through SOCCER.COM. Ordering will be online and come with full support from Soccer.com and a quick turnaround on orders and exchanges/returns.
Players are required to purchase Adidas shirts only. Players have the option to purchase black shorts and socks. Or they can bring their own black shorts/socks.
Awards:
Awards will be given at the end of the season once all games are complete.
TUFC ELITE TEAMS:
Higher Skilled players in our Academy Program will be promoted to our TU Elite Teams. These Elite teams will be trained on separate days by our trainers. These teams will play against competitive academy teams to prepare for competitive soccer. Elite teams will stay together and play the next season in competitive levels. The teams will be trained by our trainers.
USSF Age Matrix
Starting this Fall, our Academy Program will use the age chart provided by United States Soccer Federation to create teams.
