INTRODUCTION
FC Dallas El Paso West Program is foundation of our U9-U13 Program. The Academy Program is the developmental program for 8-12 year old players to create an environment more conducive for long-term player development. The Academy Program introduces these young players to the challenging world of select soccer. The Academy’s philosophy is one of playing to learn, minimizing the intense pressure to win. This philosophy transcends every training session and match. The Academy Program coaching staff is specially selected and trained to provide this introduction to select soccer. Challenging training sessions conducted by the Academy staff are the key ingredient in the personal development of the players.
Training activities are devised to help each player improve technically (skills), tactically (decision-making), physically (fitness) and psychologically (mental toughness). The Academy focuses on the complete development of each player. Through guided discovery teaching methods, the Academy staff challenges each player to creatively solve problems that only the game itself can provide.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Practice Begins: August 1
First Weekend of Play: September ?
No Games Labor Day Weekend
Last League Games: November ?
Practice Dates and Times:
U8-U9 Program Monday: 4:45pm - 6:15pm
U8-U9 Program Wednesday: 4:45pm - 6:15pm
U10-U11 Program Monday: 6:15pm - 7:45pm
U10-U11 Program Wednesday: 6:15pm - 7:45pm
U12 Program Monday: 4:45pm - 6:15pm
U12 Program Wednesday: 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Philosophy
FC Dallas El Paso West is to provide a fun, positive and creative learning environment for youth soccer players that focuses on the values of teamwork, humility, respect, and sportsmanship.
Program Benefits
A professional coaching staff that oversees all aspects of training and games.
A program that competes against El Paso-area youth soccer clubs.
A program that participates in tournaments (limited number of and distance).