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Wasatch SC Academy Handbook

AGE GROUPS: (For 2013-2014 Season)

U-7 8/1/2006 to 7/31/2007

U-8 8/1/2005 to 7/31/2006

U-9 8/1/2004 to 7/31/2005

U-10 8/1/2003 to 7/31/2004

WASATCH SC ACADEMY PHILOSOPHY:

Many of us watch professional soccer and marvel at the true greats of the game. But have you ever wondered what makes them so great? They obviously have great skill on the ball and a canny ability to “see” the field and the game at another level. But how did they get that skill and vision? The key to developing these attributes is through an intense concentration on deceptive dribbling and finishing from the earliest ages. The greats of our sport started their careers playing in the streets and dirt fields where there was little structure and an encouragement to be flashy, hold the ball and score goals. This focus has been tried and proven by Wasatch trainers with tremendous results.

Wasatch SC’s academy program has three main goals. First, teach fundamental deceptive dribbling moves to include; pull-backs, step-overs, scissors, Diegos, Matthews, Iniestas and combinations of these. Second, to instill confidence in each player that they can receive the ball, hold possession of it and take defenders on without risk of punishment or negative response. Third, to engrain a true love of the game into each and every player by boosting ball handling confidence, offering positive reinforcement, and rewarding great technique and effort.

Kids love to play and create. They have a natural tendency to be creative and adventurous. The inexperienced player has a strong desire to learn and grow, and this needs to be encouraged. He/she desires to have the ball and wants to be taught how to do amazing things with it. Mastering the ball through deceptive dribbling requires constant contact with the ball and constant movement with that ball. Academy players will have a ball at their feet at least 80% of the time during training. This constant contact enables faster comprehension and avoids the boredom of standing in lines. Having fun equals enthusiasm, having enthusiasm equals hard work and effort, and having hard work and effort during training equals a faster developing soccer player.

WASATCH SC ACADEMY GOAL:

We want every player to leave Wasatch Academy stronger in every department of skill, tactics, physiology and psychology than before they became involved. The only way to guarantee this is make each player phenomenally deceptive dribblers and goal scorers FIRST. We put these skills under ever increasing pressure so that creativity is richly entwined with a great work ethic, quick intelligence and excellent physical fitness.

BENEFITS:

• Each team will have a volunteer coach who is, or will be, licensed by UYSA.
• Each team will have a professional trainer, dedicated to development of each individual player.
• Training sessions will be conducted once per week starting in the summer and running through the fall, winter and spring. Total sessions for the year will be at least 30 or more depending on weather/field/time restrictions.
• There is one game per week during the spring and fall seasons.
• Spring “roundup” event free to all players.
• Summer fundamentals camp for each team.

COSTS (TYPICAL):

• Registration for UYSA Region 2 $65/year
• Wasatch SC fee $30/year
• Trainer fee $175/year
• Facility fee $75/year
• Uniform (if needed) $55
• Referee/Field fee $25/year
• Summer tournament fees and indoor league fees are separate and are decided upon by the team players, parents, and coach.

ROUNDUP EVENT:

The academy roundup will occur the month before tryouts in May. This will consist of each age/gender group meeting with a club trainer and receiving fundamentals training. This event is an opportunity for the players to get familiar with the club trainers. They can meet and make friends within their gender/age group. Parents are welcome to ask questions about the academy program, the academy league or about Wasatch SC in general.

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Academy Coordinator:

Doug Lemmons, 801-628-9314, doug.lemmons@ngc.com

Academy Trainers:

Doug Lemmons, 801-628-9314, doug.lemmons@ngc.com

James Fry, 801-628-0433, jfry@ewsutah.com

Clay Parry, 801-529-7421, parryc12@gmail.com

Alan Garcia Agarcia@spx.com

Boys:

U7 – James Fry

U8 – Doug Lemmons

U9 – Clay Parry

U10 – Alan Garcia

Girls:

U7 – Doug Lemmons

U8 – James Fry

U9 – Doug Lemmons

U10 – Doug Lemmons

Below are the links to the order forms etc... for Academy Uniforms.