Registration OPEN for 2024-25 Academy Soccer Assessments!

The Cleveland United Academy Soccer program is the bridge for 9U and 10U players as they move from Recreation Soccer towards Travel Soccer.

The Academy program is a player development program for committed young soccer players looking to advance to the next level of competitive play. At this level, we focus on individual player development with emphasis on technical skills and tactical knowledge. All players rotate positions and learn skills associated with these positions. Academy offers a positive, engaging, and rewarding experience that is not overtly focused on results (wins vs. losses). The idea is that we focus on developing the player and putting them in the best training situations with our best coaches, for a faster rate of growth within the game.

This program structure is endorsed by US Youth Soccer (USYS) and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA). The NCYSA Youth Academy Program ensures all players, parents, & coaches across the state are teaching age-appropriate activities under qualified guidance.

NC Youth Academy Objectives:

1. A recent development in US Soccer communities as late as the early 21st century.
2. An “alternative” to frustrations felt by families with “win-at-all-costs” mentality during early developmental years.
3. Seek to improve individual player development.
4. Increase player participation, satisfaction, and player retention.

For more information, contact: academysoccer@gcaasports.com