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May 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 2
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To All FC America Players, Parents, Team Managers and Coaches. As the 2005/2006 season winds down, we are very excited about and look forward to next season. Included in this newsletter is information on tryouts.

The FC America website continues to be improved and updated. Please visit often for news, notices and team updates.

Team Managers/Coaches: please continue to send your team information to the webmaster to update your team pages on the website.


 
FC America Soccer Academy will be conducting its premier and competitive team tryouts/player search the week of June 12th, 2006. Premier teams are searching for players that demonstrate the skill level, commitment, personality, and desire to play at the highest-level central Florida has to offer. At this level, the combination of these qualities is very unique and reaches beyond just pure skill. Competitive teams are seeking players in search of less commitment wanting sound player development on an organized team in a premier club. Any player that believes he or she can play at these levels should attend our search at the following times and dates below.

What you need/information:
Parents to sign necessary documents
Membership/registration fee of $225 (Fully refundable if not selected)
Copy of Birth Certificate (new players)
Insurance information
Bring cleats, shin guards, ball, drink and a great attitude/desire
Uniform fee is separate and will vary depending on a returning player or new player
Team Budgets are separate and handled by each team individually.

MONDAY JUNE 12TH
GIRLS U9,U10,U11,U12,U14 6PM to 8PM
GIRLS U15,U16,U17,U18 8PM to 10PM
TUESDAY JUNE 13TH
GIRLS U13 5PM to 7PM
BOYS U9,U10,U11,U12,U13,U14 6PM to 8PM
BOYS U15,U16,U17,U18 8PM to 10PM
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14TH
GIRLS U13 5PM TO 7PM
GIRLS U9,U10,U11,U12,U14 6PM TO 8PM
GIRLS U15,U16,U17,U18 8PM TO 10PM
THURSDAY JUNE 15TH
GIRLS U13 5PM TO 7PM
BOYS U9,U10,U11,U12,U13,U14 6PM TO 8PM
BOYS U15,U16,U17,U18 8PM TO 10PM
FRIDAY JUNE 16TH (if necessary due to weather or coaches decision)
GIRLS U9- U18 6PM TO 8PM
BOYS U9- U18 8PM TO 10PM
SATURDAY JUNE 17TH (if necessary due to weather)
BOYS U9 THROUGH U18 9AM TO 11AM
GIRLS U9 THROUGH U18 11AM TO 1PM

Tryouts are being held at: Trotters Park, 2705 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810


POSITION STATEMENT
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDER 9’S – UNDER 12’S

George Sasvari - Director of Coaching (Girls)
Scott Betsinger - Director of Coaching (Boys)

Youth Development Program Commitment

To achieve our goals FC America Soccer Academy will make the following commitment to its program for Under 9’s to Under 12’s:

1) Provide a quality playing and training facility that is safe for children
2) Provide experienced, dedicated, highly motivated, and professional staff to guide players and facilitators.
3) Provide an emotionally safe environment for children to learn.
4) Ensure that players are trained in the latest skills and techniques.
5) Provide a coordinated and centralized structure to create continuity in the development of players.
6) We will organize 1 to 3 teams per age group between under 9’s and under 12’s.

The goal is to have 3 teams at U9’s with each one following the same developmental plan. Trained soccer educators would work with all 3 teams. Players would be dual registered and periodically rotate between the teams offering a variety of playing experiences.

All players during the U10, U11, and U12 seasons are trained and prepared for premier level play with those showing early potential playing together on the same team in the Greater Central Florida (GCF) Soccer League Premier Division. The other two teams would play either GCF premier and/or competitive divisions.

During the transition from Under 12’s to Under 13’s the 3 teams would then be combined into 2 teams that play 11 v 11 with one team entering the competitive Region Cup division and the other team competing at the State Cup level.

FC America recognizes that for these goals to be achieved the player must, most importantly, enjoy playing and participating in his/her own development. FC America Soccer Academy is hugely committed to the development of the "whole" player.

Omni / Kumba Youth Development Program
Target Group:
Boys and Girls Competitive and Premier Players Under 9 through Under 12

Purpose:
The Youth Development Program, developed at FC America has a focus that is unique to our club. Our older boy's teams (Omni), and girl's teams (Kumba), have set a standard for soccer synonymous with success and a winning tradition.

This Youth Development Program is designed for younger players making the transition to competitive and premier soccer. It is for parents seeking the highest level of training with a proper perspective on competition WITHOUT sacrificing player development.

Coaches are committed to providing minimum playing time standards for league games while tournaments are geared for success game by game. Players are exposed to an advanced coaching curriculum. Our coaches meet regularly to discuss coaching methods and evaluate players.

Our soccer educators develop each player’s:
• Individual ability to attack with creativity
• To use proper skills to possess the ball in small groups and as a team
• To defend with purpose
• To transition from both attack to defense and defense to attack.

Our goal is to create an environment that nourishes each player's potential and their ability to solve problems within the modern game.

Structure:

Roster Size:
U9-10’s (6 v 6) 6 to 9 players per team
U11’s (8 V 8) 10 to 12 players per team
U12’s (8 V 8) 10 to 14 players per team (teams may expand to 11 vs 11 in the spring of the U12 season

Training:
U9’s – 11’s
Two - 1 hour practice sessions per week
U12’s Two 1 ½ hour practice sessions per week
1 - 2 games per week
Limited Number of Tournaments (1 – 4)
Trained Soccer Educator assigned to EVERY team


 
Tournaments for the Summer and Fall and now available for registration.
The National ranking services have many tournaments listed on their websites. (gotsoccer.com, soccerincollege.com and nationalsoccerranking.com)
We also have links to these sites on the FC America home page.
Registration for Disney tournaments (showcase qualifier, junior showcase and the showcase) are now available as is the Atlanta Cup over Labor Day weekend.

Good luck to our seven (7) State Cup boys and girls teams in the Challenge Round of 16, Memorial Day weekend.

Sincerely,


Joe Battista

FC America Soccer Academy
phone: 407-701-4371
FC America Soccer Academy | 20 N. Orange Ave. | Orlando | FL | 32801