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August 27, 2010
SIGMA Striker Christopher Nanco Invited To Train With Liverpool FC

Christopher Nanco's speed on a soccer field has blazed a trail to England.

Nanco, a 15-year old striker on Sigma FC's C1 (1995) squad, has been invited to train with famed soccer club Liverpool FC.

The Brampton, Ont., resident, was scouted during Sigma's annual international ID camps, plus through ongoing consultation between the club and Sigma's technical staff. >>>

Oliver Coren, BFA Under 17 Boys, Trains With Blackburn FC and Darlington FC in England

(August 13, 2010) - Oliver Coren, of the Under 17 Boys Red team, is currently training with Blackburn FC Youth Academy. Blackburn is a member of the English Premier League.

Oliver will also train with Darlington FC Youth Academy of the English Conference Division. Good luck to Oliver from the Bryst staff. >>>

Jackson Tooke of ANB Heading To To Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Of The English Premiership for Trial

(August 13, 2010) - The ANB Academy is pleased to announce that 16-year old Academy Team member Jackson Tooke is heading to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC of the English Premiership for trials with their youth academy system.

“Jackson was scouted by Wolves club scout Bob Bennett who visited Canada in June 2010, then at the Foyle Cup in Ireland in July 2010. He was also scouted by Lens Football Club of the French League 1 while at training camp in France in July 2010 as well. Jackson has been an ANB Academy Team member since the academy inception in October 2005. We are excited and proud of Jackson he will be our first ambassador to the youth elite in England” said academy director Bassam Naim. >>>

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August 13, 2010 - ANB Academy Futbol U-12 & U-16 Teams Returns From Its Longest European Futbol Tour With Good Results

The ANB U-12 & U-16 have participated in the prestigious Foyle Cup Tournament in Ireland (www.foylecup.com). The U-16 competed in the School Boys division which is considered the strongest and most important age group in the tournament. The Foyle Cup Tournament is ranked as the second best in the UK for these particular categories.

- Match Summaries for U-16: 3 wins, 1 tie and 2 losses with 8 goals for and 8 goals against.

- Match Summaries for U-12: 2 wins, 2 ties and 2 losses with 12 goals for and 9 goals against.

August 8, 2010 - Damiano Marcangelo Headed to Trial with Serie B Squad

The ANB Academy is pleased to announce that 17-year old Academy Team member Damiano Marcangelo is heading to Frosinone Calcio (www.frosinonecalcio.com) in Italy Serie B for trials with their youth academy system.

“Damiano has been an ANB Academy Team member since early 2006. We are excited and proud of Damiano he will be our first ambassador to the youth elite in Italy” said academy director Bassam Naim.

August 5, 2010 - Toronto Skillz Soccer School (TS3) players to train at the Laureano Ruiz Soccer Academy

During the week of August 23 to August 27, a group of players ranging in ages from 8 through 15 from the Scarborough based Toronto Skillz Soccer School will be spending a week with coaches from Escuela Municipal Del Santander at the Laureano Ruiz Soccer School. Our players will take part in technical and tactical sessions currently being taught to young players within the Spanish professional club system. The camp has been designed by the renowned Spanish master coach Laureano Ruiz.

The content of the camp will be delivered by the head coach, Attila Nyiri, Founder and Head Coach of the Laureano Ruiz Soccer Academy and the head trainer from the Municipal School of Soccer in Santander. Mr. Nyiri has played at every level of the game of soccer in Europe and North America.

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Academy Q&A
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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Competitions

Games from Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2010

Time

Home - Away

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Turf

9:00 am

ANB Futbol (U14M) - Power White (U14M)

10:45 am

Bryst FA White (U17M) - ANB Futbol Sr. (U17M)

12:30 pm

Bryst FA Red (U14M) - Bryst FA White (U14M)

Main

9:00 am

Power Green (U14M) - Toronto Skillz (U14M)

10:45 am

Sigma FC Blue (U17M) - Sigma FC White (U17M)

12:30 pm

DPSoccer (U15M) - Sigma FC (U14M)

Mini A

9:00 am

Bryst FA Red (U10X) - Power Black (U10X)

10:30 am

Power White (U10X) - ANB Blue (U10X)

12:00 pm

USC (U10X) - Toronto Skillz (U10X)

1:30 pm

Bryst FA White (U10X) - Power Silver (U10X)

3:00 pm

ANB White (U10X) - Power Green (U10X)

Junior A

9:00 am

ANB Blue (U12X) - Bryst FA Red (U12X)

10:30 am

Bryst FA White (U12X) - Power Silver (U12X)

12:00 pm

Toronto Skillz (U12X) - USC (U12X)

1:30 pm

ANB White (U12X) - Power White (U12X)

3:00 pm

ANB Silver (U12X) - Power Green (U12X)

Micro A1

9:00 am

ANB Blue (U8X) - Power Green (U8X)

10:00 am

Power White (U8X) - Toronto Skillz (U8X)

11:00 am

ANB White (U8X) - USC (U8X)

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The Academy Way    
Academy News from around the world...

A five-part series examining the structure and organization of the U.S. Soccer Federation and its youth programs.

Part 1: U.S. Soccer overhauls its youth programs

Part 2: Development Academy also a tool for coaches

Part 3: Contrasting U.S. youth set-up with other countries

Part 4: Examining the costs of the U.S. youth program

Part 5: The challenges that lay ahead for U.S. player development

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