The Southside Soccer Academy was started to introduce U8 through U10 boys and girls to our competitive program and coaches. The Academy provides a wonderful opportunity to receive coaching from our competitive coaching staff and the chance to improve their already above-average skills.
In addition to year-round training, the Southside Academy players will play on Sundays in the Fall League (generally 2nd through 4th graders) typically replacing their participation in the Saturday Recreational League. During the Sunday League games, coaches will focus on teaching the building blocks of the game in an enriching yet challenging environment.
Southside Soccer Club is committed to providing opportunities for our members through programs that reach into our various groups and meet their specific needs. We have great facilities, an experienced staff and a first class curriculum. Our effort toward developing exceptional individual skill combined with basic tactics, within an environment that encourages taking risks in order to learn, will instill the love of the game and give the motivated player the tools to excel!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW!
The Academy Program is designed to benefit the young player who is motivated to further develop his or her natural talent and abilities through an enriching, fun and challenging environment.
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Teams will be open to U8 through U10 players with the appropriate level of playing ability to enjoy and benefit from the experience. This determination will be made by Southside’s Academy Director, Jonny Bunn. At all times, the best interest of the player will be the prime determining factor.
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Southside will have teams for each gender; subject to the number of registrants.
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Teams will be formed by Southside’s Academy Director “primarily, but not strictly” based on a player’s ability and developmental needs.
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Teams will be coached by dedicated coaches.
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Season fees include all scheduled coaching, practices and league fees (see fee structure). Summer tournament entry fees are not included.
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Players may be shifted from roster to roster during the season based on developmental needs.
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Players may be added to a team during the course of a season at the sole discretion of the Academy Director.
UNIFORMS: All players must purchase the Southside recreational Nike uniform if they currently do not have one. Each uniform consists of a blue jersey and a white jersey, blue shorts and blue socks. Only Southside Soccer Uniforms will be allowed. *PLAYERS SHOULD BRING BOTH JERSEYS TO ALL GAMES
It is recommended that all new participants interested in the academy should make contact with Academy Director prior to signing up. This will enable the director to decide in conjunction with you, the parent, if this program is the right fit for your child.
