Updated information for Internationals Academy tryouts is included within this email. All information below and subsequent updates will also be placed on the Internationals Academy blog: www.interinfoacademy.blogspot.com Please pass this information on to anyone you feel could benefit from a program like this. I have listed links below discussing the US Soccer Development Academy program along with FAQs. I hope you find it informative.
Tryouts for the Internationals Academy 2013-14 U16and U18 teams will be held at Pinnacle Sports Complex on three nights: Sunday, June 30, Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
The 2013-14 U14 Academy tryouts will be held Tuesday, June 18, Wednesday, June 19 from 6:00 - 7:30pm and Thursday, June 20 from 7:00 - 8:30pm also at Pinnacle.
All players trying out should attend each session. Team designations will be, as in previous years, based on birth year: U18: 1995-96, U16: 1997-98, U14: 1999-2000.
Registration Materials (do not staple, please paper clip)
If you are new to the Internationals Academy program please bring the following to the tryout:
1) Recent color picture (w/name on back)
2) Birth Certificate copy
3) Medical Insurance Card copy
4) Academy Tryout form (attached)
If you are current player with Internationals but new to the Academy please bring the following:
3) Medical Insurance Card copy
4) Academy Tryout Form (attached)
If you were an Internationals Academy player from the 2012-13 season just bring yourself.
What We Know
10-Month Season –
Last year, U.S. Soccer asked that all Development Academy clubs make the move to a 10-month season to ensure their players are building skills and fitness while establishing continuity in their training. This policy will continue for 2013-14 and beyond. Essentially, all clubs will start their pre-season in September and finish with a Playoff/Showcase event in June, hence the 10-month season. To that end, we want to give each of you enough information concerning this change to make an honest and forthright decision concerning your son’s soccer future as the high school soccer season will no longer be an option should you make the Academy roster. I have attached a document from US Soccer (Embracing the Challenge) which discusses the move along with a link to a video. If you have any questions concerning the 10-Month Season please don’t hesitate to call us prior to the tryout.
Addition of the U14-13 age group -
The U.S. Soccer Development Academy, in its continual effort to progress and enhance player development, announced in August 2012 the launch of a U14 division starting in the Fall of 2013. This younger age group expands the Academy philosophy of more training, less overall games and more meaningful matches to additional players across the United States. The U14 division will consist of current Academy clubs and a limited amount of clubs from outside the current Academy structure.
Roster reduction -
Game rosters will be lowered this season from 18 to 16 while allowing only 5 substitutions per game. This is a continuation of the Development Academy’s move towards the world model. We anticipate our team rosters will contract somewhat as well to reflect this change.
Mid-America Division / Central Conference -
Once again, the Mid-America Division will consist of 4 teams from the Chicago area – Sockers, Chicago Fire, Chicago Magic, and FC Milwaukee; our travel partner from the south, the Columbus Crew; 2 teams from Michigan –Wolves and Vardar; 2 from St Louis (Scott Gallagher Metro and Missouri) and two clubs from the Minneapolis area (Minnesota Thunder Academy and Shattuck-St Marys Soccer Academy) along with the Indiana Fire Academy. Except for showcases all 30 games will be played within the division and spread over the full 10 month season. All teams, except for the 2 from Minnesota, will also compete in the U14 age bracket. Competition still doesn’t get any better than this !
Please call us with any Questions
George Nanchoff
216-780-2100
Gnanchoff14@aol.com
Rick Minick
440-503-5641
rickminick@aol.com
Links
Development Academy Overview
http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/Development-Academy/Academy-Overview.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions about the Academy
http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/Development-Academy/FAQs.aspx
Internationals Academy Blog
www.interinfoacademy.blogspot.comInternationals U16 site
http://ussda.demosphere.com/teams/47158256/47187191-47158343/TEAM.html
Internationals U18 site
http://ussda.demosphere.com/teams/47158256/47187458-47158344/TEAM.html
US Soccer Academy site
http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/Development-Academy/Academy.aspx
Internationals Soccer site
www.internationalssoccer.com
Thanks,
Rick Minick
Internationals Administrator