JUNIOR ACADEMY
FCSA Junior Academy Soccer Program
PREPARING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL
Recreational players looking for more training and/or preparing for the next level of soccer are encouraged to try out for our Junior Academy. The curriculum of this program focuses on four key areas: first touch on the ball, dribbling, ball manipulation and confidence on the ball.
Age Groups U7 & U8
Junior Academy players are identified by FCSA staff coaches and invited to participate in the program. Children selected for this program have the opportunity to practice twice per week with FCSA professional coaches, as well as play games in the Metro Development League (MDL) against Junior Academy teams from other clubs (Alexandria, Springfield, Mount Vernon, DC, and Montgomery, MD). All games will be hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association.
The Junior Academy training curriculum focuses on dribbling skills, passing and receiving, confidence on the ball, game awareness, tactical spacing and the importance of giving 100% effort. Additionally, coaches emphasize and teach children to be respectful of teammates, opponents, referees and coaches. This will be conducted through a variety of activities and fun games. No specific goalkeeper training will be provided.
Junior Academy is a yearly commitment (kids join in the fall) and participants train fall and spring. Participation in the Junior Academy does not guarantee a roster spot in our Travel program.
Questions? Email us at FCSA@fallschurchsa.com.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
LEAGUE SCHEDULE (METRO DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE)
Season | Dates | Day | Time | Location |
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FALL | 2nd week in September - Last week in October (No game Columbus Day weekend) | Saturday | Between 1:30-6:00pm (games are 1 hour) | Simpson Field |
SPRING | 1st week in April - 3rd week in May (No game Easter Weekend) | Saturday | Between 1:30-6:00pm (games are 1 hour) | Simpson Field |
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
- Fall Tournament | Last weekend in October
- Spring Tournament | 3rd weekend in May
All games (league and tournament) will take place in Alexandria versus other local area clubs.
PROGRAM SUMMARY & COST
Tuition covers one full year of Junior Academy (Fall through the following Spring). Practices are 2 times a week.
Kids will be assigned to a team that they will train and play with during league games. This team will be coached by an FCSA professional coach. We make every effort to pair friends together upon request.
Program includes:
• FCSA age-appropriate curriculum and philosophy taught from day one
• Saturday afternoon games
• Training on premium grass and turf fields
• Potential opportunities to guest play with our 9U Travel groups in other events/tournaments
• Two practices per week
- Full Year | Games and Practices: $800
Tuition can be broken into multiple payments throughout the year. Scholarships are available to families who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program at school.
UNIFORMS
Junior Academy participants are required to wear their uniform to all games and tournaments. Each child must bring his or her own size 3 soccer ball to training sessions.
Registration
JUNIOR ACADEMY-
2 Practices a week for each season
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Saturday Games
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Tournaments per season