| Cleburne Dynamos FC Soccer Academy Program |
Welcome to the Cleburne Dynamos FC Soccer Academy program. As the game of soccer continues to evolve, it is imperative that our youngest soccer players are provided an age appropriate training environment conducive to helping players reach their fullest potential.
The Cleburne Dynamos FC Academy program is designed to support and guide those who wish to make the transition from recreational to competitive soccer. The program is geared to the more technically advanced and athletically motivated recreational player. Players with a strong desire to increase their technical skills while also learning more about the game of soccer will greatly benefit from our academy program.
The most important aspect of the Cleburne Dynamos FC academy program is training. Technical and small-sided tactical training is provided 2 times per week by our professional coaching staff. Training activities are devised to help players develop and improve technically/skills, tactically/decision making, physically/fitness, psychologically/mental toughness. |
| Academy Program Standards |
Each Cleburne Dynamos FC Academy player will have the opportunity in a developmentally appropriate training environment. This means placing them in situations that are within their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social reach. This does not mean a less challenging environment, but rather one that where activities are designed to create growth enhancement.
The process of training in the Cleburne Dynamos FC Soccer Academy is highly regarded in the quality of the coach and program staff. Part of the program is entailing the players and parents understanding the standards set out for the players. Below are a set of some minimum standards the players are to adhere to.
Academy PLAYERS must:
- Players must wear the following to all training session: Soccer shorts, soccer socks, shin guards (no exceptions), proper training top. NO jean shorts, casual shorts, etc.
- Proper footwear, multi studded cleats, or turf shoes
- Arrive to your training session 15 minutes before start time
- Bring properly inflated soccer ball
- Bring water bottle
- Wear appropriate training gear based on weather.
The purposes of the Soccer Academies are to:
- Provide recreational players who have aspirations of becoming a more accomplished player an avenue to test and enhance his or her skills.
- Provide recreational players an opportunity to train with experienced coaches.
- Provide recreational players an opportunity to investigate the level of play with which they are comfortable, which players they would like to play with, and for which coaches they would like to play. |
| Games and Playing Structure |
Outdoor games will be scheduled by the Arlington Soccer Association and games will be played in Arlington and Fort Worth. Indoor games will be played at the Apex Indoor Sports Center in Mansfield. Players will be registered with the Cleburne Soccer Association and may or may not choose to play on a recreational team in addition to playing in our academy program. Academy games are normally played on Sunday while recreational games are played on Saturday. Indoor seasons are normally during the off-season of outdoor soccer and games can be scheduled for weeknights or weekends. Indoor and Outdoor games are played 9 v 9.
Players may join any Soccer Academy of their choosing within their age group, and are not required to obtain a release from their NTSSA recreational team to participate on an Academy team. Players must present a form of proof of registration signed by their home association registrar each time they participate with an Academy. Players may join as many Soccer Academies as they like as long as the Soccer Academy is recognized by a North Texas Soccer Member Youth Association. No formal contract or written commitment may be signed by or on behalf of the player to commit a player to an Academy team. The Academies may charge a fee to cover expenses in addition to the player's recreational soccer registration fees. Academy players are limited to one (1) practice per week with each of their Academy team(s). Academy players may only play in one (1) Academy game per week, except tournaments. |
| Requirements and Costs |
Each Academy Program team has a maximum roster size of 14 players. Registration for our academy teams are by the soccer season (Fall and Spring) and not the soccer year. Players may or may not choose to play on a recreational team for additional costs with that association.
Registration Fees may be paid in person at any of the practices. Registration fees are as follows:
$300.00 for the Fall 2010 Season
$300.00 for the Spring 2011 Season
Payments can be made as follows:
Fall 2010 Season
August - $150.00
September - $50.00
October - $50.00
November - $50.00
Spring 2011 Season
January - $150.00
February - $50.00
March - $50.00
April - $50.00
Registration fees include uniforms, league fees, referee fees, indoor soccer, and some tournaments. Additional tournaments may be played if the team and coach agree to play in the tournament for additional cost at the time of the tournament. Registration fees do not include fees associated with recreational soccer.
Age Requirements:
U09 - Born between August 1, 2001 to July 31, 2002
U10 - Born between August 1, 2000 to July 31, 2001 |
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