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Academy

Program Information

The CSC U8-U10 Academy is focused on introducing young players to professional coaching and technical development. The training environment is perfect for players who love the game of soccer and are motivated to learn new skills under the guidance of licensed coaching staff. Players are encouraged to additionally participate in the U8-U10 CSC Recreation Program to experience regular game play. Players can participate in single seasons to gauge interest in the Academy.

Program Goals & Mission

Player Development is the number one priority of the Academy. The long-term goal is to develop players who are capable of competing at the travel soccer level and beyond. The Academy environment is exciting and challenging, and will constantly test our players. As players mature, it is important to place them appropriately to ensure they are encouraged and pushed to achieve their own personal bests. The Academy Program continues to promote fun and fundamentals, while also demanding a strong work ethic, commitment, and passion for the game.

Player Opportunity

  • Licensed Coaches
  • Full-Time Technical Staff
  • Focus on Ball Mastery and Individual Development
  • Player Curriculum
  • Top Grade Bermuda Grass Playing Field
  • Scrimmage Festivals
  • Club vs Club and/or League Play
  • VYSA Player Insurance

Academy Player Goals

  • Have the ability to attack and defend as an individual
  • Attempt to play using both feet
  • Be able to show imagination and innovation
  • Ability to identify 1 v 1, 2 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 2, & 3 v 3 situations

Academy Team Goals

  • Know how to attack and defend as a team
  • Be able to play out from the back and be comfortable in possession
  • React quickly in transition (attack to defense / defense to attack)
  • Understand the principles of counter attacking
  • Make the pitch big in possession and control the tempo of the game
  • Be able to make forward passes that cut out the opposition
  • Know how to play quick in and around the box with combination play
  • Know when and how to interchange and rotate positions during a game
  • Have confidence to be creative in wide areas creating 2 v 1’s while looking to combine in the box
  • Have confidence to express themselves individually in the right areas at the right time 

Academy Personnel

  • Technical Director |Fro Adu
  • Academy Coaches |Matt Cackowski and Michelle Bochette

Fees & More Information

Contact

Culpeper Soccer Club
145 W. Davis St. (Mailing Address: PO Box 1105), Office Hours: by appointment
Culpeper, Virginia 22701

Phone: 540-825-0886
Email: [email protected]

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