Youth Academy (U8 - U10)

For players born in 2012, 2013, & 2014 (for Fall 2021- Spring 2022 year)

 

• Assessments:
  • Players interested in Youth Academy must go through the Assessment process. 
  • Assessments are held each May for the following Youth Academy year
  • For more info & to register for the upcoming assessments please click here
  • If you miss the assessments in May, please click on the above link to find out how you can still join the program. 

 

• Year Overview:
  • The PTFC Youth Academy is a 2 season commitment (1 year)
  • 11-12 week season in the Fall & 11-12 week season in the Spring
  • Fall: Mid August - Early November
  • Spring: February - Early May

 

• Training:
  • 2 Sessions a week
  • Monday & Thursdays - 5:45-7:00 PM 
    • Players are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 if possible to play leading up to the 5:45 start time
  • Training sessions are held at Ivey Redmon (Kernersville) & Phillips Park (High Point).
  • Summer Sessions: 2-3 1 hour sessions offered in June, July or August
  • Winter Sessions: 2-3 1 hour sessions offered in December or January

 

• Games: 
  • 7-8 play dates in the fall & 7-8 play dates in the spring (ideally 2 games per date, but some clubs only offer 1)
  • We will play against other local clubs (in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington, Mebane, & North Charlotte)

 

• Cost
  • Program Cost: $900 (for the entire year)
  • Assessment Fee: $40
  • Uniform Fee: PTFC uniforms are on a 2 year cycle. All players joining for 2021-2022 season will purchase a new uniform. Uniforms will be in use from Fall of 2021 through Spring of 2023.

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Philosophy:

Our Youth 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 from week to week to ensure each player is placed in the right learning environment.  We follow the Play-Practice-Play model put in place by US Soccer.

 

What does my player need at every session?

• Size 4 soccer ball
• Soccer cleats
• Shin guards
• Water bottle

 

What is the game format?

• Youth Academy plays 7v7 (6 field players + 1 goalkeeper).
• Players are moved to different positions & everyone will be rotated to goalkeeper.
• Playing time is guaranteed and is kept as even as possible.
• Teams are gender specific.

 

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.

 

Can my player join the program if we missed assessments?

Yes, if your player misses the scheduled assessments, please contact our Youth Academy Director: Carter Robbins, to find out about the Make-Up Assessment Date or to see it's possible to join the program.

 

Questions?

Still have questions? Contact our Youth Academy Director: Carter Robbins for more information on our Youth Academy program.