Academy
Academy (U8-U12)
Fall 2024 Academy Registration
Registration for the fall Academy season is now closed. New players looking to join the T&C Academy program for Spring 2025 season should sign up for player observation (see information below).
New Player Observations
These observations are for players born in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 or 2017 who are interested in join the program for the Spring 2025 season. We will be holding observations on the dates listed below. NOTE: If you attend an observation and do not get offered a spot in the Academy program you will have time to register for Spring Recreational Soccer.
| Mon Nov 11 (Girls) Field #4 | 5 - 6:30 PM |
| Tues Nov 12 (Boys) Field #4 | 5 - 6:30 PM |
Program Details
The Academy is a player centric program where individual development is our priority. We teach players the technique and tactics they require to enjoy the game in a competitive developmental environment.
All teams are coached by our trainers who work from the US Soccer Training & Planning Curriculum Map to make sure the players are being taught the appropriate information for their age. Sessions are built around the four pillars of the game; technical, tactical, physical and mental.
Children participating in the Academy are placed on teams according to their skill level. Teams are formed during the first week or two of the season. We may adopt a slightly different approach for the U8-U10 Girls with players training in a pool and new teams being formed prior to game day each week. We will evaluate prior to the start of the season.
Most Academy games are played at T&C Sports Complex at a set time on a Saturday. If you are placed on a travel team you will play within the greater Austin area. More details on the program below.
- All games and practices are at Town & Country Sports Complex.
- Practice is designed by our Soccer Director and lead by our Trainers.
- Trainers are expected to present at all practices and games.
- Players practice twice-a-week (1hr 15mins) for 13 weeks.
- Current practice time slots; 5 – 6:15pm & 6:30 – 7:45pm.
- Players have access to a third “optional” Technical Training Session each week on the day they do not practice for 10 weeks throughout the season.
- Players must wear T&C practice uniform to training
- At the beginning of the season players will be evaluated and place onto teams.
- Depending on the age group teams will play either 5v5, 7v7 or 9v9.
- Teams may vary from season-to-season.
- Teams play 9 games per season, we do our best to reschedule rain-outs.
- T&C end-of-season tournament included.
- All teams compete in our “in-house” Academy league.
- In-house teams will play all their regular season games at T&C on Saturdays, typically within one or two similar time slots each week.
- Academy teams & players and have access to our VEO camera game recordings throughout the season.
- All players are required to purchase an Academy uniform package in their first season (approximately $175). This uniform is good through Spring 2025 and can be used when they graduate onto a select team.
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Calendar
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Early May | Registration Opens |
| Aug 5 & 6 | New Player Observations |
| Aug 12 week | Practice Begins |
| Aug 12 | Late Registration (team placement not guaranteed - $25 fee) |
| Aug 12 & 13 | Parent Meeting (6pm & 7:30pm) |
| Aug 12 & 19 week | Team Formation |
| Aug 26 week | Team Practice Begins |
| Aug 27 & 28 | Technical Training & Keeper Training Begins |
| Sept 7 | Season Games Begin |
| Nov 3 | Season Games End |
| Nov 4 week | Team Practice Ends |
| Nov 5 & 6 | Technical Training & Keeper Training Ends |
| Nov 16-17 | End-of-season Tournament (included) |
| Nov 11 & 12 | New Player Observations |
Training Curriculum Map
| Week | Training Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passing & Receiving | Scrimmages & Team Formation |
| 2 | Passing & Receiving | Possession |
| 3 | Shooting & RWTB | Playing out of the back |
| 4 | Shooting & RWTB | Playing out of the back |
| 5 | Turning, Dribbling & 1v1 Attacking | Transition |
| 6 | Turning, Dribbling & 1v1 Attacking | Transition |
| 7 | Receiving to turn, Shooting | Combination Play |
| 8 | Receiving to turn, Shooting | Combination Play |
| 9 | Ball control, Turning & 1v1 Defending | Finishing in final 3rd |
| 10 | Ball control, Turning & 1v1 Defending | Finishing in final 3rd |
| 11 | RWTB, Shielding & Shooting | Defending Principles |
| 12 | RWTB, Shielding & Shooting | Defending Principles |
