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ACADEMY (U8 - U12)

ACADEMY (U8 – U12)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The mission of Triumph Soccer Academy is to develop players’ mind, body and character through a professional and organized, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the “four pillars of soccer,” (technical, tactical, physical and mental components of every soccer player), as well as leadership qualities, founded on techniques that are known to be successful around the world.

Triumph’s practice sessions offer creative and challenging soccer activities and low player-to-professional coach/trainer ratios. For each training session, the material and objectives pursued on the soccer field are guided by a variety of standards modeled by United States Soccer Federation and the Olympic Development Program.

All teams will be taught to play with a style that eliminates kick ball and focuses on a fluid style of possession. Our goal is to promote confidence in players by giving them the freedom to not be afraid to make mistakes.

Differences between TYSA Academy and Recreational programs

ACADEMY PROGRAM

  • The demands and expectations for the players in the Academy Program are much higher
  • Professional and experienced coaching
  • Structured playing style throughout the Academy Program
  • Defined system of play
  • Compete against other clubs for the pride of Triumph
  • Opportunity to play in Academy Tournaments
  • Players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, their rate of development and their commitment level

RECREATIONAL PROGRAM

  • Players are placed on a team on a first come first served basis
  • Parent volunteer coaching
  • Competing, in-house games

WHY TYSA ACADEMY?

Triumph Soccer Academy Program is open to all qualifying players from the ages of U8-U12. The Academy Program is aimed towards players that are looking for a challenging, positive experience, while tapping into their full potential. 

Providing an aspirational pathway

The Triumph Academy prepares players with the necessary tools to potentially play in the following programs:

  • Triumph Select Program
  • Olympic Development Program
  • High School Programs
  • College Programs
  • Professional Programs

TYSA Academy Program Highlights

  • Curriculum focused on developing the “four pillars” of the game, technical, tactical, physical and mental
  • A club uniformed style of play that helps players better understand positional roles and responsibilities
  • Professional training
  • Identify players for the Select Program & Olympic Development Program.
  • All players will be evaluated for the purpose of placing them in the appropriate developmental program
  • Individual post-season evaluations (fall/spring)
  • Goalkeeper Clinics
  • Competitive games played on the weekend
  • Teams will travel and participate in tournaments
ACADEMY (U8 – U12)

TRYOUTS & REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FOR TRYOUTS IS NOW OPEN

Academy is an invitation-only program, and all interested participants are required to attend TYSA tryouts which will be held in May.

After tryouts, accepted players are sent an invitation which will include team placement.

TRYOUT INFOLOGIN/REGISTER
ACADEMY (U8 – U12)

PRACTICES

The Triumph Academy is an 8 month program, which is comprised of a fall and spring season.

  • Fall season training starts at the beginning of August and ends the first week in December. Spring season training starts the first week of February and ends in the middle of May.
  • Each team will practice 1-½ hours twice a week.
  • Triumph’s practice sessions offer creative and challenging soccer activities and low player-to-professional coach/trainer ratios. For each training session, the material and objectives pursued on the soccer field are guided by a variety of standards modeled by United States Soccer Federation and the Olympic Development Program.
ACADEMY (U8 – U12)

GAMES

Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. Game schedules will be coordinated through the Executive Director and travel will be focused on Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Tournaments may require additional travel, including overnight accommodations.

Home games will be held at Granite Soccer Complex and/or Henderson Park.

ACADEMY (U8 – U12)

CLUB FEES / Fall 24-Spring 25*

AGE GROUP AND COST

U8 (born 2017): $1,675
U9 (born 2016): $1,675
U10 (born 2015): $1,675
U11 (born 2014): $1,675
U11 (born 2014) SCCL Division (Gold team) $1,775
U12 (born 2013): $1,675
U12 (born 2013) SCCL Division (Gold team): $1,775*

Fees will be prorated for players joining the program in Spring.

FEES INCLUDE:
• Fall Training (2x week)
• Spring Training (2x week)

FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Uniform (kit will be used for 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons)
• Tournament Fees (invoiced in July)
• Travel expenses

UNIFORMS

The TYSA Academy/Select uniform introduced for the 2023/24 season will also be worn for 2024/25. All new Academy/Select players will need to purchase a kit. Uniforms are not included in the season registration fee.

TOURNAMENTS

  • $60 for U8 (1 tournament)
  • $300 for U9 thru U15 (5 tournaments)
  •  $180 for U16 and U17 (3 tournaments)If a team opts to participate in any additional tournaments outside of those pre-determined by the Executive Director, any player participating in the added event will be responsible to pay their share of the tournament cost, plus any travel expense incurred.

PAYMENT PLAN

For your convenience, TYSA offers a Payment Plan which divides registration fees into monthly installments. If you feel you may need additional assistance, you may apply for aid. We ask that you submit your application prior to tryouts if at all possible so that we may offer the aid at the time of player commitment.