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Tryout dates 2013/2014

 

Pre-USSF Academy U11 (Birth Year 2002)
June 6th 8:00 PM @ Bubble “Outside”
June 13th 8:00 PM @ Bubble “Outside”
 
Pre-USSF Academy U12 (Birth Year 2001)
June 6th 8:00 PM @ Bubble “Outside”
June 13th 8:00 PM @ Bubble “Outside”
 
Pre-USSF Academy U13 (Birth Year 2000)
June 3th 5:30 PM @ Tully
June 10th 5:30 PM @ Tully
Pre-USSF Academy U15 (Birth Year 1998)
June 3th 5:30 PM @ Tully
June 10th 5:30 PM @ Tully
 
Pre-USSF Academy U17/18 (Birth Year 1995/1996)
June 3th 7:00 PM @ Tully
June 10th 7:00 PM @ Tully
 
 
 
USSF Academy U13/14 (Birth Year 1999/2000)
June 10th 8:00 PM @ Tully
June 17th 8:00 PM @ Tully
 
USSF Academy U15/16 (Birth Year 1997/1998)
July 8th 8:00 PM @ Tully
July 11th 8:00 PM @ Tully
July 15th 8:00 PM @ Tully
 
USSF Academy U17/18 (Birth Year 1995/1996)
July 8th 8:00 PM @ Tully
July 11th 8:00 PM @ Tully
July 15th 8:00 PM @ Tully
 
Albertson Outreach

On May 12, 2011, five members of Albertson Soccer Club’s U15/16 Development Academy team, accompanied by Albertson’s technical director, Adrian Gaitan, visited over 40 grade school children in Manhasset, New York at a growing ministry called Hoops on the Hill. The program was started five years ago by local Manhasset resident Steve Leondis as a community outreach program to enhance and build athletic skills for "at risk" boys and girls. Subsequently, Hoops on the Hill has blossomed into a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that now includes self-esteem workshops, spiritual development, academic support, a meals program and so much more. The boys spent the afternoon assisting dozens of boys and girls with homework assignments and serving meals to over 50 adults and children. But clearly the highlight of the day was when Gaitan and the boys took the children outside to play soccer.



Paul Riley, Albertson’s Director of Coaching, remarked: "It is a privilege for our young players to give back to the community and we sincerely believe that the life lessons these young men face through every facet of playing for the Albertson Academy will last a lifetime. All the boys sacrifice a lot to play at the highest level and to be able to affect others less fortunate is worth its weight in gold." Riley added that Gaitan, U16 Coach Chris Armas (a former professional soccer player and U.S. National Team member), and the entire Albertson U.S. Soccer Development Academy staff "frequently talk about the need to do the important ’little things’ and this kind of day brings a smile to everybody’s face. We look forward to further developing and helping Steve Leondis in his vision to bring hope and memories to communities who need help the most."

The day was filled with laughter, smiles and a desire to encourage so many children to work hard and make the right choices. At one point, the children listened intently to Gaitan touch on how hard work and sacrifice allowed him to play for American University and the U.S. National team. He told the students: "Kids, there are no short cuts in life. You have been blessed with talents and gifts and it is only with hard work and dedication that you can fulfill your dreams and hopes."

The children had such a great time with the five players (Jim Meyers, Jake Freeman, Alex Leondis, Hector Lasso and Jordan Gross) that discussions are now under way between Chris Armas and Steve Leondis to establish a weekly after school soccer program starting in October as a collaboration between Hoops on the Hill and Albertson Academy. Armas commented: "I see no reason why we cannot partner together to bring the love and passion of soccer to the children of this community. The children and our players will both immensely benefit."

              

What is the United States Soccer Development Academy

Developing the Next Generation
U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy program is driven by the game and its players, coaches and referees. This game-centric approach allows for long-term development to occur through a deep understanding of what makes players successful around the world.  As the sport of soccer grows in the United States, young players in our country need the proper environment to compete against the world’s elite.  The U.S. Soccer Development Academy program provides the optimum developmental environment for the nation’s top youth soccer players, coaches and referees by emphasizing development through quality training and limited, meaningful competition. 

Meaningful Training
Academy teams spend a greater amount of time focused on training to improve as individuals and as a team. The teams and players receive direct feedback and evaluations from National Team Staff and ProZone video analysis. To round-out the complete training environment, Academy teams are tested in their physical capabilities using the SPARQ testing methodology and their hydration levels by Gatorade.  They also receive a SPARQ training curriculum for soccer-specific athletic training and Nutrition and Hydration recommendations from Gatorade’s Sports Science Institute.  Each athlete then gains a greater understanding of how they compare physically against their peers and what they need to do to achieve their optimal performance levels.
 
Competitive Environment
The Academy program features teams from the top youth clubs from around the country. Each Academy team plays approximately 30 regular season games to ensure all games are meaningful. Games are also played according to FIFA’s Laws of the Game and officiated by a pool of the nation’s top young referees in order to prepare players for the next level of competition. National Team Scouts regularly attend Academy games, so players are evaluated over the course of the season and in their natural positions allowing for better player assessment.
 
Early Success
As the program enters its second year, it has already dramatically impacted the player development process in the United States. In 2008, more than 100 players from Academy clubs were included in U.S. Youth National Teams and almost 800 graduates from the inaugural Academy class participated in college soccer the following fall. Virtually all college programs use the Academy program as a scouting vehicle and the program has received increased attention from professional scouts representing domestic and international clubs. Visit ussoccer.com to view the top Academy teams in action.


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