U5 U6 and U7 Mini’s Academy (born 2015-2013)
This academy will run for 8 weeks and will focus on fundamental skill development and overall movement skills. This will be reinforced through fun activities and small sided games. See dates and times listed below.
| Location: | Gates Turf #1 – Boys and Girls |
| Dates: | Sundays (8 week program) |
| April 28, May 5, May 12, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23
*Note, no session on Victoria Day Weekend |
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| Time: | 10:00-11:00am |
| Cost: | $110.00 (t-shirt included, please order appropriate size) |
Spring Player Academy U8 – U10 (born 2012-2010)
U-8 to U-10 players will have 8 weeks of sessions that will focus on individual skill development and situational game play through small sided games. Players will be grouped according to ability and like-mindedness. This will aid in all players having the opportunity to develop in a setting most suitable to their ability. All boys and girls sessions will run on Monday evenings. (See schedule below)
Spring Player Academy U11 – U12 (2009-2008)
U-11 to U-12 players will have 8 weeks of sessions that build on positional play and individual skill development. Players will focus on both attacking and defending principles of play. Players will be grouped according to ability and like-mindedness. This will aid in all players having the opportunity to develop in a setting most suitable to their ability. All boys and girls sessions will run on Monday evenings. (See schedule below).
Schedules:
| Location: | Gates Turf #1 Boys / Gates Turf #2 Girls |
| Dates: | Mondays (8 week program) |
| April 29, May 6, May 13, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24
*Note, no session on Victoria Day |
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| Times: | U8, U9 5:00-6:00pm |
| U 10, U11, U12 6:00-7:00pm | |
| Cost: | $110.00 (T-shirt included, please order appropriate size) |
Goal Keeping Academy U8 – U18
This academy will run for 8 weeks under the instruction of Vince Donnelly and his staff. The sessions are age appropriate with a focus on training on the physical, tactical and technical side of goal keeping.
| Location | Gates Turf Box |
| Dates | Tuesdays (8 week program) |
| April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18 | |
| Time | 7:00-8:00pm |
| Cost | $110.00 (T-shirt included, please order appropriate size) |
*Those interested in participating in both the Player Academy and Goalie Academy can do so for a cost of $160.00.
Additional Information
- Refunds will be subject to an administration fee and are granted for medical reasons
- Time slots are subject to change based on registration numbers
- Players need to have: Soccer boots, shin guards and a water bottle.
- Players need to be dressed in clothing appropriate for the weather and soccer.
- For the first day, please try to have the player at the field about 10 minutes prior to the start of the session so that we can start on time.
Please contact our Technical Director with questions: technicaldirector@pocosoccer.com
Age Chart
(Please note, ages reflect the 2019-2020 season)
| Age | Year of Birth |
| U-5 | 2015 |
| U-6 | 2014 |
| U-7 | 2013 |
| U-8 | 2012 |
| U-9 | 2011 |
| U-10 | 2010 |
| U-11 | 2009 |
| U-12 | 2008 |
