Academy
Academy (U8-U12)
New Player Observations
We will be holding New Player Observations on the dates below for any players who are looking to join our Academy Program for the Spring 2025 season. Current TC Premier SC Academy players do not need to attend, invites for next season will be sent out once registration opens.
- Monday Nov. 10th: 6-7:30pm (U8-U12 Girls)
- Tuesday Nov. 11th: 5-6:15pm (U8-U9 Boys), 6:30 – 7:45pm (U10-U12 Boys)
- Wednesday Nov. 12th: 6-7:30pm (U8-U12 Girls)
- Tuesday Nov. 13th: 5-6:15pm (U8-U9 Boys), 6:30 – 7:45pm (U10-U12 Boys)
Sign-up for New Player Observations below.
Age Group Chart 2025/26
| Age Group | Birth Year |
|---|---|
| U12 | 2014 |
| U11 | 2015 |
| U10 | 2016 |
| U9 | 2017 |
| U8 | 2018 |
Program Details
Registration for the Fall season has now closed however there are a few spots available in some age groups. Please email our Academy Director here if you are interested in joining the program.
Our Academy program is built on a player centric model where individual development is our priority. We teach players the technique and tactics they require to enjoy the game in a safe, competitive, developmental environment.
All teams are coached by T&C trainers who work from the US Soccer Training & Planning Curriculum Map, to ensure players are being taught the appropriate information for their age. Sessions are built around the four pillars of the game; technical, tactical, physical and mental.
Players participating in our Academy program are placed on teams according to their age and skill level. Teams are formed during the first two weeks of the season at Team Formation. Once teams are formed they will be assigned a trainer for the remainder of the season. For more information on the program see below.
- All games and practices at Town & Country Sports Complex*
- Practices are designed by our Directors and lead by our Trainers
- Trainers are expected to be present at all practices and games
- Players practice twice-a-week (1hr 15mins) for 13 weeks
- Current practice time slots; 5:15 – 6:30pm & 6:30 – 7:45pm
- Teams train on Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
- Goalkeepers have access to our Goalkeeper Training Program
- Players must wear T&C practice uniform to training
- At the beginning of the season players will be evaluated and place onto teams
- Depending on the age group teams will play either 5v5, 7v7 or 9v9.
- Teams may vary from season-to-season
- Teams play 9 games per season, we do our best to reschedule rain-outs
- End-of-season tournament included
- Most teams compete in our in-house Academy league
- Some teams compete in our in-house Rec. league
- Some teams compete in the CAYSA Academy travel league
- In-house teams will play all their regular season games at T&C on Saturdays, typically within one or two similar time slots each week
- This season we are entering a new 2-year uniform cycle therefore ALL players are required to purchase an Academy uniform package this season (approximately $150)
*Does not include CAYSA travel team games.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR ACADEMY DIRECTOR
Academy Calendar
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Aug 11 week | Practice Begins |
| Aug 11 & 12 | Parent Meetings |
| Aug 11 & 18 week | Team Formation |
| Aug 12 & 13 | Keeper Training Begins |
| Aug 15 | New Player General Registration Closes |
| Aug 16 | New Player Late Registration begins (team placement not guaranteed - $25 fee) |
| Aug 25 week | Team Practice Begins |
| Sept 6 | Season Games Begin |
| Nov 1 | Season Games End |
| May 3 week | Team Practice Ends |
| Nov 4 & 5 | Keeper Training Ends |
| Nov 7-9 | In-house Fall Blast Tournament (T&C Academy & T&C Rec. U8-U12 teams only) |
| Nov 10 week | New Player Observations |
Tentative Game Block Scheduling*
*Below is the tentative Block Schedule for the Fall 2025 Academy Season. Game times may change based on final registration numbers per division and field availability. Game times may also be changed due to inclement weather and/or weather makeups. All effort will be made to have consistent weekly game times. Always check with your coach to confirm weekly game times.
| Age Group | Times |
|---|---|
| U7/U8 Boys | 10am |
| U7/U8 Girls | 8:30am |
| U9/U10 Boys | 11:30am |
| U9/10 Girls | 8:30am |
| U11/12 Boys | 8:30am |
Training Curriculum Map
| Week | Training Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Team Formation |
| 2 | Passing & Receiving | Scrimmages & & Team Formation |
| 3 | Passing & Receiving | Possession |
| 4 | Shooting & RWTB | Playing out of the back |
| 5 | Shooting & RWTB | Playing out of the back |
| 6 | Turning, Dribbling & 1v1 Attacking | Transition |
| 7 | Turning, Dribbling & 1v1 Attacking | Transition |
| 8 | Receiving to turn, Shooting | Combination Play |
| 9 | Receiving to turn, Shooting | Combination Play |
| 10 | Ball control, Turning & 1v1 Defending | Finishing in final 3rd |
| 11 | Ball control, Turning & 1v1 Defending | Finishing in final 3rd |
| 12 | RWTB, Shielding & Shooting | Defending Principles |
| 13 | RWTB, Shielding & Shooting | Defending Principles |
