The commitment of our players will help the SUSA Coaching Staff ensure that players are developing appropriately within their peer groups, and to establish an accurate trajectory toward their initial placement on a more competitive Academy team. As players exit this phase of the Youth Development Program, and enter the Academy, they will have developed a strong fundamental skill level, and an understanding of our style of play, and the culture at SUSA.
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Play in local leagues of the highest quality
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Participate in tournaments throughout the year
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Train two times per week following an age-appropriate, developmentally sound curriculum that is aimed at developing creative and technically sound players.
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Teams are formed according to player skill levels with player development as the priority.
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Low player to coach ratios.
The SUSA Jr. Academy introduces players with their first experiences in competitive soccer. The SUSA Jr. Academy allows players who are committed to rapidly advance their technical skills along with like minded players under the watchful eyes of our licensed coaches. The Jr. Academy matches determined players with elite coaches who are passionate about player development. Together this synergy unleashes a fun, yet challenging environment where players will learn and progress at a rapid rate.
Jr. Academy players must demonstrate a steady commitment to training at all times to ensure proper development through consistent touches on the soccer ball and regular instruction from professional coaches.
