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Development and culture
Adding layers to technical and tactical foundations
Adding layers to technical and tactical foundations
Our Academy players are immersed into an environment of challenging training and competitive matches.
Over the last 19 years we have formed a wonderful base of fully qualified full-time staff, backed up by our excellent part-time developmental coaches. Our club excels in producing not only skillful, intelligent, technical soccer players, but also fantastic human beings, ready for life's challenges as they complete our programs and venture out into the world.
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PLAYER CULTURE AND EDUCATION
Developing core technique, game intelligence and passion for the game through our SA United Player Pathway, is the next evolution for our athletes progressing from our Rising Stars program, or heading into our Competitive program at U11.
Our coaching staff follow an established club player development curriculum that places the individual at the centre of learning, with training goals that include individual technique and game intelligence.
Birth years 2018 | U7 - 2015 | U10
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Player focused development
Developing the player in a person-centered space
Developing the player in a person-centered space
Player focused
Developing the modern player
Developing the modern player
Players will always receive a minimum of 50% of playtime for every game to maximize their development.
Over the last 19 years we have formed a wonderful base of fully qualified full-time staff, backed up by our excellent part-time developmental coaches. Our club excels in producing not only skillful, intelligent, technical soccer players, but also fantastic human beings, ready for life's challenges as they complete our programs and venture out into the world.
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POOL PLAY METHODOLOGY
Using the pool play method we train same-age group teams side-by-side to allow pool training and scrimmage in training.
Pool play is used to share players across teams, allowing players to experience more than one game and move across different levels of competition.
Pool play is used to share players across teams, allowing players to experience more than one game and move across different levels of competition. Our age groups are developed as an entire group, as we prepare and plan for U11 tryouts and competitive 9v9 soccer in our Competitive program.
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Playing culture
Adding the layers
Adding the layers
Overview and breakdown
Program information and registration
Program information and registration
Overview and breakdown
Program info and overview
Program info and overview
With a dedicated Program Director and Admin, our Rising Stars program leadership and staff are always here to help.
With a dedicated Program Director and Admin, our Academy program leadership and staff are always here to help with any questions or queries you have.
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FALL SEASON, 2024
Our Academy teams are formed every Fall and Spring season. Players can register for Fall only, Spring only, or Fall and Spring seasons each year.
Age group and gender training schedule is set each year with players competing in the PDF league of San Antonio, where no scores or standings are posted, but matches are highly competitive.
Fall season runs from August-December and the Spring season runs from January-May. Winter break is typically 5 weeks over December-January.
Our Fall Academy season runs for 16 weeks and starts on August 8th, 2024.
Training sessions with SA United professional training staff.
2 training sessions per week.
28 training sessions per season (minimum).
8 regular games per season (minimum).
Association registration.Items not included
Tournament fees - $75 in the Fall and $75 in the Spring
Uniform - $250 (Fall 2024-Spring 2026)
Coach's travel expenses are not covered but shouldn't be an issue since all teams play locally.Our seasonal Academy schedule incorporates training dates, times and game day information for all age groups.
Dependent on level of play and coaches preference, Training days and times are set before the start of the season.Training dates
All age groups
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Training days and times
Birth year 2018 | U7 - 2017 | U8
Monday/Wednesday | 5-6pm
Birth year 2016 | U9
Tuesday/Thursday | 5-6.15pm
Birth year 2015 | U10
Monday/Wednesday | 5-6.15pm
Game dates
All age groups
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Game days and times dates
All age groups
Saturdays | Between 8.30am and 5pm.
The league schedule is set by board members.Shin guards, cleats and team uniform are required for all games and training.
Players at U7-U10 age groups use a size 4 soccer ball.
U7-U8 teams play a 4v4 game format with 3x15 minute thirds.
U9-U10 teams play a 7v7 game format with 2x25 minute halves.
Fall season runs from August-December and the Spring season runs from January-May. Winter break is typically 5 weeks over December-January.
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Coaches will rotate players through all positional roles on the field. This method allows them to experience and learn the game from all technical and tactical viewpoints.
Player focused
The modern player
The modern player
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