SPRING ACADEMY
The NDFC Academy program is open to club/recreational players. The Academy Program offers extra training (additional training outside of regular team practice) that will help all players develop their individual skills and game play. This is the perfect opportunity for those players wishing to move up in level: they will be placed within a group by ability and/or age where they will most succeed and grow. Player's development will be continuously assessed throughout the program, there may be player movement in order to benefit each player and help them strengthen all their abilities and skills. NDFC's Academy goal is to grow interest and love for the game of soccer, and to assist all players in achieving their goals, whether it be moving up from house to development level, or from development level to varsity.
Player Academy Program
U6-U7: INTRODUCTORY TRAINING
This program is designed to provide a fun and welcoming introduction while teaching the basic skills of soccer. These sessions will include a variety of fun games and skill-based activities, as well as small sided scrimmages to introduce the game of soccer.
U8-U10: DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
This age group is key to a soccer player's development in their athletic abilities and skills. If one wishes to play high level soccer (such as Varsity or Premier league) in the future, it is necessary that they get the proper coaching during this stage of development. This is where all players should learn ball mastery and begin learning more about the game of play. These sessions will emphasize ball control and technique.
U11-U14: INTERMEDIATE TRAINING
This is the age group where we will focus on technical, tactical components of the game with increased pressure and higher demands on focus and discipline. In addition, a focus on speed and agility is incorporated into training sessions. This is the stage where players begin participating in competitive drills.
Goalie Academy Program
INTRO GOALIE PROGRAM (U8-U10)
Players interested in learning the position of the goal keeper can train in the academy with a Staff Coach. These sessions will focus on learning the basics of goalie positioning and play. Goalies may then train with other academy groups in game like situations in order to assess their understanding of the game from the keeper's point of view. As the goalie progresses, they will focus on goalie skills (diving, positioning, high balls, challenging, etc).
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM (U11+)
Goalies interested in furthering their development as keepers can train in the academy with Staff Coaches. These sessions will focus on learning all aspects of goalie positioning and play. Goalies may then train with other academy groups in game like situations in order to assess their understanding of the game from the keeper's point of view. As the goalie progresses, they will focus on goalie skills (diving, positioning, high balls, challenging, etc).
PROGRAM DETAILS:
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one training session per week run by certified staff coaches
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program overlooked by our Technical Director
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no scheduled games
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
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First day of practices - Friday, April 21, 2023
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Last day of practices: Friday, June 9, 2023
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Practices are once a week, every Friday.
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Session Times - Player Academy:
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U6 (2017 born) to U9 (2014 born): 5:30-6:30pm
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U10 (2013 born) to U14 (2009 born): 6:45-7:45pm
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Session Times - Goalie Academy
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U8 (2015 born) to U9 (2014 born): 5:00-6:00pm
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U10 (2013 born) to U11 (2012 born): 6:00-7:00pm
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U12 (2011 born) to U16 (2007 born) : 7:00-8:00pm
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All training schedules are subject to changes.
Age Groups:
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U6 - 2017 born
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U7 - 2016 born
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U8 - 2015 born
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U9 - 2014 born
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U10 - 2013 born
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U11 - 2012 born
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U12 - 2011 born
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U14 - 2010 born
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U14 - 2009 born
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U15 - 2008 born
REGISTRATION FEE:
$135 per player
Players are required to wear shin pads, and soccer cleats/boots for each training session.
The registration fee does not include a uniform nor is it required for Spring Academy.
Age Groups:
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U6 - 2015 born
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U7 - 2016 born
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U8 - 2015 born
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U9 - 2014 born
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U10 - 2013 born
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U11 - 2012 born
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U12 - 2011 born
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U14 - 2010 born
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U14 - 2009 born
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U15 - 2008 born
LOCATION:
REFUND & PAYMENT POLICY:
To read our Refund & Payment Policy, please click HERE.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
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technical program questions about our programs please email techdirector@northdeltafc.com
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registration questions please email registrar@northdeltafc.com
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if you would like to volunteer as a coach, manager or age group coordinator please email admin@northdeltafc.com
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players U14 and up who are interested in becoming more involved within the club should contact admin@northdeltafc.com for more information on becoming a junior coach at one of our programs