Junior Academy (U7-U10)

Carolina Core Junior Academy is the first level of competitive soccer. This program is for those who desire to develop as a player, be surrounded by quality players / coaches, and compete against other local clubs.

Players interested in the CCFC Junior Academy must go through Assessments


 REGISTER FOR ASSESSMENTS 


 

Important Dates (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)

Date

Description

 May 13th & 16th

 Junior Academy Assessments   (Registration Required)

June - July

 Supplemental Assessment  

if needed

(Registration Required)

 August 12th

 First Fall Practice

 November 7th

 Last Fall Practice

 Nov 9th - 10th

 Last Fall Event

 Dec - Jan

 Winter Training (4 Sessions)

 January 29th

 First Spring Practice

 April 12th - 27th

Spring Break Weeks (Practice on  April 14th & 24th)

 April 24th

 Last Spring Practice

 April 26th - 27th

 Last Spring Event

 *Not included in the Junior Academy program fees and   requires separate registration. Optional program.

 


 

What is the cost?

  • Program Cost: $927
  • Assessment Cost: $10 (Includes Shirt)
  • Uniform Cost: Separate (2 Year Cycle)

 

Is there financial aid?

Financial Assistance is available on a limited basis for those members who complete the Financial Aid Application and submit the required documentation supporting the need for financial assistance. 

http://piedmonttriadfc.org/fin-aid-awards/financial-aid-application

 

Can my player join the program if we missed assessments?

YES, if your player misses the scheduled assessments and supplemental assessments, please contact our Junior Academy Director: Carter Robbins, to find out if there is still room in the program.

 

What happens after assessments?

After assessments, your player will receive an invitation to join the Junior Academy program, or we will recommend a developmentally appropriate alternative.

 

Philosophy:

Our Junior Academy Training System is designed to maximize the opportunity for each player to develop and succeed at the appropriate level. To help facilitate individual growth, our coaching staff uses aspects of both pool training and team-building. This enables our coaches the freedom to move players and structure teams to ensure each player is placed in the right learning environment.  We follow the Play-Practice-Play model put in place by US Soccer. Players are moved to different positions & everyone will be rotated to goalkeeper. Playing time is guaranteed and is kept fairly even.

 

What does my player need at every session?

  • CCFC Training Shirt
  • Size 4 soccer ball
  • Soccer cleats
  • Shin guards
  • Water bottle

 

What is the purpose of Assessments?

  • Make sure players are ready and a good fit to join the Junior Academy.
  • Allow our staff to plan for the year based on number of players and developmental goals.
  • Create an exciting environment where our coaches get to work with the returning Junior Academy players and new interested players.

 

How are teams formed?

Teams are formed during the first few weeks of each season (once at the beginning of the fall & again at the beginning of the spring). Teams are created to provide the best environment for every player in the program. Teams are gender specific. Our staff looks at age, ability, coach ability, along with a number of other factors in determining teams.

From the initial creation of teams, players can be moved from team to team. Our staff regularly discusses what changes need to be made in order to create the best environment. Our goal is focused on the development of players, & we will do our best to put players in the best spot for their development. Remember, you are signing up for the Youth Academy program, NOT a specific team.

 

Why are teams formed during the beginning of each season instead of at Assessments?

  • Our goal is focused on the development of players and doing our best to put players in the best spot for their development:
    • Players are able to join the program even after initial assessments are done. 
    • Players at this age develop at very different rates (a player who trains/plays all summer will develop much faster than a player who does not).
  • If we make initial teams at assessments, more players will join and players will develop at different rates over the summer. This would cause us to modify teams immediately to get everyone in the best spot for their development.

 

Contact

Name Position Email

Carter Robbins

Junior Academy Director

crobbins@piedmonttriadfc.org

 

 

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