Program Structure

PROGRAM Structure

Pre-Academy U8
Main Objective

Technical Intro, Fun,
Love of the game

Coaching

Professional Coaching

Brief Description

In-House Development

1v1 Techniques, fun activities,
small sided games


Practices

2 practices per week

1 game on weekends

 

Team Selection

Open registration;
age requirements only

 

 

Level of Competition

Age appropriate

Tournaments

None

Amount of Travel

None

Regular Season

Fall (Aug-Nov)

Spring (Feb-May)

 

 

Winter/Indoor

None

Academy U9-U10
Main Objective

Individual Player Development

 

Coaching

Professional Coaching

Brief Description

Skill Development

Training includes age group focus and variable team lineups based on opposing competition.

Practices

2 practices per week

Extra age group skills training available

Team Selection

Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age group and requirements

 

Level of Competition

Average – High

Tournaments

Local tournaments

Amount of Travel

Minimal / Mid-TN Area

Regular Season

Fall (Aug-Nov)

Spring (Feb-May)

 

 

Winter/Indoor

Optional at additional cost

Competitive U11-U12
Main Objective

Team Concept Development

 

Coaching

Professional Coaching

Brief Description

Skill & Tactical Development

Transition from 7v7 Academy

to 11v11 Competitive

 

Practices

2 practices per week

Extra age group skills training available

Team Selection

Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age
group and requirements.

Teams are based on ability

Level of Competition

High

Tournaments

Local and Statewide

Amount of Travel

Statewide / Regional

Regular Season

Fall (Aug-Nov)

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Spring (Feb-May)

 

Winter/Indoor

Cost Included

Competitive U13-U14
Main Objective

Competitive Play

 

Coaching

Professional Coaching

Brief Description

D1-2-3 levels that compete in State League.  D1 teams compete in NPL for the boys and DPL for the girls.

 

Practices

Red/Blue = 2 practices per week

3rd flex practice available to add

NPL/DPL = 3 practices per week

Team Selection

Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age
group and requirements.

Teams are based on ability

Level of Competition

High – Highest

Tournaments

Can be state / region / national

Amount of Travel

Statewide / Regional

Regular Season

Fall (Aug-Nov)

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Spring (Feb-May)

 

Winter/Indoor

Cost Included

Competitive U15 and Up
Main Objective

Competitive Play

 

Coaching

Professional Coaching

Brief Description

Boys Fall / Girls Spring
D1-2-3 levels that compete in State League.  D1 teams compete in NPL for the boys and DPL for the girls.

Practices

Red/Blue = 2 practices per week

3rd flex practice available to add

NPL/DPL = 3 practices per week

Team Selection

Assessments through tryouts for acceptance into the age
group and requirements.

Teams are based on ability

Level of Competition

High – Highest

Tournaments

Can be state / region / national

Amount of Travel

Statewide / Regional

Regular Season

Boys Fall (Aug-Nov)

Girls Fall Micro (Nov-Dec

Boys / Girls Winter (Jan-Feb)

Girls Spring (Feb-May)

Winter/Indoor

Girls Cost Included

Boys Cost Optional