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2007 Academy Info, Tryouts and Signup Form

Academy Information

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Goals

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Academy Tryouts
 
March 24th & 31st 2007
UMSC Soccer Dome

 

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Technical Director
Sam Medeiros

 

Managers
Angele Williams

 
 

 

 

 


 

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 Academy Finale  * new

Click here for details on Academy Finale to be held on September 22, 2007 at Milliken Mills Complex.

Academy Tournament Schedule

U10B Academy Tryouts * new

There will be two tryouts taking place on the following days and venus:

Friday Oct 12th from 6pm to 8pm at St. Monica catholic school in the Gym, enter on the west side. On Calvert Rd. North of 16th Ave east of Woodbine Ave.

 Sunday Oct 14th from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Ashton meadows park. North of 16th Ave on woodbine ave.

 We will be playing in an indoor league in the winter. Please ask all players to bring a photo for their book . We will need it if the player is chosen. All players need to bring proper shoes (indoor), for friday tryout. Shin pads and a Size 4 soccer ball.

UMSC U7 TO U12 ACADEMY PROGRAM

The UMSC Academy is a superior training and skill development program run by professional trainers and certified volunteers for U7 to U12 players who want to advance beyond the House League Program. The Academy Program is designed to enhance the overall training experience of the player. It also serves as an introduction to competitive training, giving the players and their families a glimpse of the dedication and commitment of the coaching staff at higher levels of play.

In the U7 - U12 Academy program, players are selected to the program through a tryout process.  We encourage all interested players to come out to the tryouts at the end of March.


Academy Program Times:

·         Saturdays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

·         Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

·         Thursdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Academy Program Includes:

  • Four tournaments
  • Two practices per week
  • League games with other clubs
  • Technical Clinics (Run by Filipe Bento and Sam Medeiros)

Academy Program Cost: $325.00

All interested players should contact Sam Medeiros at 416.678.9881 / td@u-msc.com the Club Head Coach for more information.

ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT 

To develop confident, creative players who are technically sound.

 

GOALS 

  • Promote individual development of all players.
  • Develop coaches for next level.
  • Create a working model to develop UMSC players and coaches.
  • Establish UMSC as the premier development club.

PHILOSOPHY

  • Players can’t be afraid to make mistakes.
  • Players must be willing to risk.
  • Players learn best in a small-sided game setting.
  • Develop highly skilled players who are unpredictable and creative problem solvers. They must present a positive solution to any problem encountered during play.
  • To develop a broader stream of players for the future of UMSC.
  • To develop respectful people: To themselves, team-mates, opponents, officials, parents/guardians, friends, facilities and to the game of soccer.

COACHES

  • Academy coaches are selected from an interview with the Club Head Coach.
  • Academy coaches are selected for the proper age group from past experience with the different stages of development.
  • Academy coaches will follow a coach’s manual that is set forward by the Club Head Coach.
  • Academy coaches will follow the Club Head Coach Mythology which is coach in S.S.Gs, over drills.

HOW DO I GET MY SON OR DAUGHTER INVOLVED?

·         If your son or daughter has had a high player rating from previous house league participation, they will be asked to come out to our tryout

·         By attending our tryouts. Dates: Saturday, March 24th and 31st @ the UMSC Soccer Dome

·         You have been training with a rep team and the coach has asked you to play in the Academy

·         If you played in the Academy in 2006

I WOULD LIKE TO COACH IN THE ACADEMY PROGRAM, HOW DO I GET ON BOARD?

·         Another part of this program is the coaching development aspect. We offer a mentorship program for identified coaches. Contact the Club Head Coach, Sam Medeiros for more information.

 

 
 

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