North United FC
Junior Soccer Academy
U7-U8 & U9-U10
Boys & Girls
The North United FC Junior Academy is the first step in process of assisting young soccer players to reach their true potential. To be eligible for this program, your players must love to play for the fun of the game. This program is designed as a preparatory step for young players toward the PA West Classic League ("Cup Soccer" and Olympic Development Program (ODP).
For most players this will be the first exposure to professional training. Players should be responsive to learning. Parents should be supportive and assist by encouraging players to practice the new skills.
Program Details
It is our goal to provide you with an ongoing soccer training experience that will keep the players always wanting more. While it is not required to attend all seasonal programs through out the year, the Junior Academy program is designed as a long term progressive training environment and not a one time program. Current players in the program have the first choice to sign up for the next session.
Over the winter, we hold our indoor sessions on Sunday afternoons in Wexford and an optional Futsal games and/or indoor games program. In the spring and fall, we train in the Wexfiord area and play games locally. In the summer our players are encouraged to participate in any of the various soccer camps offered through QuickSkills Soccer. QuickSkills Soccer camps vary from day camps to residential camps.
Fall Program Duration: Approximately 8 weeks during the fall season (Sep-Oct)
Location: North United FC Training Facilities, Wexford, PA (Specific Field TBD)
NOTE: This program is not designed to replace your current community club soccer involvement. We encourage all players to remain active in their community clubs and travel teams. This program offers additional soccer training.
U7-U8 Players
U7-U8 is an open enrollment process. You can register any time between now and the beginning of the program. There are no tryouts for this age group and there are no games at this age group; training only.
Training
One (1) session per week; Saturday afternoons
U9-U10 Players
U9-U10 players have the option of “Training Only” or “Training Games”. The fee structure is different for each (see below). There is a tryout process for those players that wish to participate on one of the Academy Teams and play games. For those that only wish to take advantage of training option, there are no tryouts. You can simply register for the program any time between now and the beginning of the program in the fall.
Option 1: Training Only
One (1) session per week; Tuesday evenings
Option 2: Training & Games
One (1) training session per week; on a weeknight TBD
Approximately 4-6 games per season; typically Saturday afternoons
Teams will be placed in the PPA League or the PA West Academy League
Teams may also participate in tournaments when possible
TRYOUTS*
Preliminary Tryouts
Wednesday’s June 10 & June 17; 5:30-7:00PM; McCandless Field
Wednesday July 22; 6:00-7:30PM; McCandless Field
Saturday August 29; 3:00-5:00PM; McCandless Field
*NOTE: Players may still tryout for any open roster positions during the season.
Program Curriculum
The North United Junior Academy will be incorporating the QuickSkills Soccer Training Curriculum TM, a proven system of over 60 moves and activities to enhance soccer performance!
Training is focused heavily on the technical skills of the game of soccer. Additional emphasis is placed on game insight and decision-making. Skills are taught using “game-like” activities in a fun, fast paced learning environment.
Program Director
Jerry Concannon
Director, QuickSkills Soccer Training LLC
USSF National “B” Coaching License
USSF National “Youth” Coaching License
PA West ODP Coach
PA West Coaching License Instructor
Former Asst Coach Duquesne University Men’s Soccer
Former Division 1 Collegiate Player (Marquette University)
Current Head Coach Springdale High School Girls Soccer (2007 WPIAL Runner-Up & PIAA State Semi-Finalist)
Jerry has been training youth players for over 15 years. He has an excellent rapport with younger players and brings the most out of them in a positive learning environment.
Program Fees*
U7-U8 - $125
U9-U10 Training Only- $125
U9-U10 Training Games - $300
Includes: Two T-shirts, Soccer Training Journal, Professional Instruction
* There is a one time annual registration fee of $25 in addition to regular fees.
Each player must register on-line and be paid in full prior to the first session (a smaller initial deposit is required to reserve your spot). All players pay a registration fee once a year starting in the fall at a cost of $25.00 in addition to the session registration fee.