T&C Soccer
Academy Program
Academy Program
Academy (U8 - U10)
Our Academy program is the second step on the Player Development Pathway at T&C Soccer. It forms a bridge between the Recreational and Select programs. This program has grown season over season since the Fall of 2021.
The program is built upon a player centric model where individual development is our primary focus. We teach the players the technique and tactics they require to enjoy the beautiful game in a competitive, developmental environment.
Our coaches work from the US Soccer Training & Planning Curriculum in order to make sure the players are being taught the appropriate information for their age, all sessions are built around the four pillars of the game; technical, tactical, physical and mental.
Children participating in the Academy will be placed on teams according to their skill level. Teams are be formed during the first week of practice and coached by paid/professional coaches. Academy games are played at T&C Sports complex and potentially within the greater Austin area.
| New Player Observations (SIGN UP!) | Girls - Feb 6th Boys - Feb 7th | 5:15 - 6:30 PM |
FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR SOCCER DIRECTOR
Program Details
- Practice is designed and lead by our professional coaching staff
- Assistant Parent Coaches are encouraged to help out and be a part of the program, please email the Academy Director
- Players may wear their own soccer gear to practice, there is no set practice uniform
- During registration players are required to purchase an Academy uniform for game day (New Players Only)
- At the beginning of the season players will be evaluated and place onto teams
- Academy teams typically compete in a local area travel league against other clubs around Austin on Saturdays (8 weeks)
- These games are coaches by T&C trainers whenever possible and/or parents volunteer coaches when available
- Players will also have the opportunity to play a minimum of 6 Development League games/practices per season on a Sunday afternoon (optional from week to week)
- During these games we switch the teams up from weeks to week, it’s a great opportunity for the players to make new friends and learn the game stress free environment
Skills Training & Keeper Training
During the Fall & Spring seasons we offer Skills & Keeper Training sessions to all players registered at T&C Soccer. These sessions are included in your registration and run for a total of 6 weeks. Click here for more information about Skills & Goalkeeper Training.
Calendar
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | Monday & Wednesday (Girls) 5:15 - 6:30pm | Team Practice Begins (Field 3, 4, 5) |
| 2/7 | Tuesday & Thursday (Boys) 5:15 - 6:30pm | Team Practice Begins (Field 3, 4, 5) |
| 2/6 - 2/9 | First week of practice | Player Evaluation/Team Formation (New Players Welcome) |
| 2/6 & 2/7 | Monday & Tuesday 6:15pm Field 4S | Academy Parents Meeting |
| 2/12 | Sunday | Registration Closes |
| 3/4 | Saturday | Game Day 1 |
| 3/5 | Sunday | Development League Game Day 1 |
| 3/11 | Saturday | Game Day 2 |
| 3/12 | Sunday | Development League Game Day 2 |
| 3/18 | Saturday | No Games (Spring Break) |
| 3/19 | Sunday | No Games (Spring Break) |
| 3/25 | Saturday | Game Day 3 |
| 3/26 | Sunday | Development League Game Day 3 |
| 4/1 | Saturday | Game Day 4 |
| 4/2 | Sunday | Development League Game Day 4 |
| 4/8 | Saturday | Game Day 5 |
| 4/9 | Sunday | Development League Game Day 5 |
| 4/15 | Saturday | Game Day 6 |
| 4/16 | Sunday | Development League Game Day 6 |
| 4/22 | Saturday | Game Day 7 |
| 4/29 | Saturday | Game Day 8 |
| 5/6 | Saturday | Game Day 9 |
| 5/13 - 5/14 | Saturday & Sunday | T&C Spring Cup (Additional/optional for Academy Teams) |
* Tournaments are at an additional cost to the parent, team registration is roughly $400/tournament split between all the parents on the roster, plus coaches expenses. These fees are typically somewhere around $40 per family per tournament, as teams get older and more competitive these fees may increase slightly with out of town travel and hotel expenses.
Training Curriculum Map
| Week | Training Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passing & Receiving | Scrimmages & Team Formation |
| 2 | Passing & Receiving | Possession |
| 3 | Shooting & RWTB | Playing out of the back |
| 4 | Shooting & RWTB | Playing out of the back |
| 5 | Turning, Dribbling & 1v1 Attacking | Transition |
| 6 | Turning, Dribbling & 1v1 Attacking | Transition |
| 7 | Receiving to turn, Shooting | Combination Play |
| 8 | Receiving to turn, Shooting | Combination Play |
| 9 | Ball control, Turning & 1v1 Defending | Finishing in final 3rd |
| 10 | Ball control, Turning & 1v1 Defending | Finishing in final 3rd |
| 11 | RWTB, Shielding & Shooting | Defending Principles |
| 12 | RWTB, Shielding & Shooting | Defending Principles |
