East Hudson Soccer Academy
The primary objective of the Academy program is to
develop the next generation of soccer players providing them with the tools
that will prepare them and make them capable of advancing and being successful
at the State, Regional and National Level. The primary goal of the program is
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
All teams will carry
the same name: East Hudson Academy
The full indoor program for the
2010/11 season will concentrate on the following age groups
U11, U12, U13, U14 for both genders. We are also once again
having a U10 developmental program this season.
The program is
designed to supplement all club activities permitting the committed soccer
player to gain exposure to a higher level of training than he typically would
receive in his/her club team. All of the teams make every effort to avoid
conflicts with Club and/or League activities.
Organization
The program will be open to
all registered players in good standing within EHYSL. Once selected for the
program, players will be expected to participate in all program activities as
well as their respective club activities.
Teams will be formed with rosters
of around 20 players. Generally speaking only 18 can participate in any event
such as a tournament so that players are constantly competing for playing time.
This generally raises everyone's level of play and makes attendance at
activities more meaningful. However every player will participate in at least 2
tournament events.
Tryouts will be
held each year as early as possible in the fall season. The head coach in each
age group will be provided with a list of coaches with contact information in
his/her respective age group in the East Hudson League. It will be the
responsibility of each age group head coach to maintain a dialogue with such
coaches to solicit their support and to ensure that any player capable of
participating has not been overlooked in the tryout process.
Coaching Staff
Generally
speaking candidates should have a National License (A, B or C) or a National D
license or a NSCAA equivalent. Playing ability and experience (ability to
demonstrate) are also key attributes.
A Head
Coach will not be permitted to coach a team in the same age group as his League
program assignment. Furthermore a Head Coach will not be permitted to coach a
team in a contiguous age group to his League team, i.e. the Boys U11 Head Coach
will not be permitted to coach a U10 or U12 boys team in the League.
A training
curriculum has been developed for each age group by our Head Coach.
Program
Teams will be organized
as early as possible in the Fall season.
Initially the
program will concentrate on the U10-U14 age groups (Boys and Girls)
Each team will
begin indoor practice in November and practice once per week indoors through
March. All indoor practices are at the Net in Lagrange
Tournament play
will be in the late Fall, Spring and Summer
with four events. Conflicts with Club/ League/ State Cup play are to be
avoided.
Tryouts for the 2010-2011 season
will be held:
When: Saturday,
September 25th & Saturday, October 2nd
Where: The Net @
Gold’s Gym, 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Time: U14
and U13 Girls - 9 AM to 10:30 AM
U12
and U11 Girls - 10:30 AM to 12 Noon
U10
Boys & Girls - 12 Noon to 1:30 PM
U12
and U11 Boys - 1:30 PM to 3 PM
U14
and U13 Boys - 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Information on U17, U16 and U15 teams will go out
at a later date.
Please bring a ball and water to tryouts. Plan to arrive
early to register. There is a $5.00 fee (cash only) to purchase a numbered
tryout shirt.
Players are strongly encouraged to attend both tryouts.
Cost
$1100.00:
(covering indoor and outdoor training, membership fees, tournament entry fees)
plus uniform. Payable over three installments in Nov., Jan. and March.
For additional information about this program please contact
Jim Purdy at Purdyjim2@aol.com,
East Hudson Academy Director. Please also check the Academy Question and
Answer Page by clicking here
