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In Canada On A Continual & Systematic Basis By Providing Our Members With
Best-In-Class Training, Facilities & Competition
February 8, 2010 Academy Recognition Gains Preliminary Approval
The OSA addressed a number of Requests for Decision at its February 6-7 meetings. Among them were two that would be of interest to SAAC members.
RFD 2010-009 which recognizes soccer groups that operate in more than 6 Districts was approved. This, along with the recent decision by the CSA to uphold a SAAC appeal against a recent OSA denial, would appear to indicate that SAAC will be granted Associate Membership status with the OSA in the near future.
More important to SAAC academies and players, is the approval in principal of an RFD (2010-007) that would formally recognize the existence of private academies and provide a mechanism for approved groups to register players, travel to tournaments and host exhibition matches. The preliminary approval requires the RFD to be returned to the Board with additional information for final review and approval at the April meetings. >>>
ANB Academy Futbol U12 & U15 /16 Programs to Compete in Ireland & France
(February 8, 2010) - The ANB Academy is pleased to announce that its U-12 & U-15/U-16 programs have been accepted to compete in the prestigious Foyle Cup in Ireland in mid July 2010. The teams will then, head to Yerville training centre, in the Normandy area, France for a 10 day training camp where they will play youth teams from SM Caen and other French clubs.
The Foyle Cup takes place in Derry City and surrounding towns each summer. The 2010 tournament will mark the competition’s 18th year running, taking place between July 20th and 24th. To find out more about the Foyle cup, go to www.foylecup.com. >>>
Elite Soccer Development Academy Hosting March Break 6v6 Tourney
(February 8, 2010) - Elite Soccer Development Academy will be hosting indoor 6v6 tournaments at the Niagara Falls Sportsplex on Tuesday March 16 and Wednesday March 17, 2010. The tournament is open to the U10, U12 and U14 age groups. The cost is $175 and three games are guaranteed. >>>
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CSSE grad Braeden has been invited to train with Scottish Premiere Club St. Johnstone FC this coming April. Braeden will be heading off to Perth, Scotland for 2 weeks and is really excited and looking forward to the experience of training at a new level. He is also very proud to be training at the club where his grandfather, Ian MacPhee, played from 1965 to 1972 prior to moving to Canada.
At just 16 years old, Braeden is currently training with the CSSE/Juventus mens' squad under Head Coach Germano. Congratulations Braeden and good luck!
Elite Soccer Development Academy is putting together a unique trip for young players to "Train and Play the Celtic Way". From July 2 to July 11th, they will be bringing a group of players to participate in an International Training Camp in Scotland.
Full Training Camp details are available at www.elitesoccerdevelopment.com.
Brett Landles of the BFA Under 14 Boys Team has been invited by Hamilton Academical FC of the Scottish Premier League, for a two month trial with their Academy U14 team. Brett will begin training on February 5th and his first game will be against Hibernian FC Academy that weekend. Hamilton FC are well know in Scotland as a top producer of young talent through their Academy program.
Brett was previously on trial with Glasgow Celtic FC Academy last summer. The Bryst FA staff and Soccer Academy Alliance Canada congratulates Brett for this achievement.
How do I get my child into one of your programs? How
much do they cost?
SAAC provides contact
information for all its members on the website. Click here
to see a list of our members and the general areas they
operate in. We encourage you to check out more than one
to find the best fit for your child.
Costs will very depending on the
Academy. Some groups charge a flat rate for the year
that includes all programs. Others charge a lower base
rate and then offer additional program options throughout the
year. All Academies provide opportunities for
no-obligation trials. Click
here for more information
on the typical Academy cost structure.
What is the difference between my community Club and an
Academy?
The prime difference is focus.
The mandate of a community Club is to provide services to
accommodate the entire soccer community.
At the competitive level clubs
enter their teams in the Pyramid of Play. This system is
structured upon team progression and while provides a clear
delineation of the different levels of play, does not mandate
any special requirements for a club or team to enter the
highest levels.
The Academy system has been
developed as an alternative to the top level of the current
Pyramid of Play. The are driven by a qualified technical
staff where the focus is on players that have the skill and
commitment level to participate in high performance programs.
The system is player-focused rather than team-focused, so the
needs and development of the individual player are put above
those of the team.
SAAC is one of the few
organizations that have publicly supported the recent
Long-Term Player Development Plan issue by the CSA. Click here
for an overview
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