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U.S. Soccer Development AcademyIn a move designed to improve the development environment for players throughout the country, the U.S. Soccer Federation has taken the initiative in formalizing a nationwide development academy slated to begin Columbus Day Weekend, October 6-8, 2007 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The U.S. Soccer Development Academy will feature 64 elite youth soccer clubs from around the country in its inaugural season. More info >D.C. UNITED ANNOUNCES ACADEMY TEAM TRYOUT DATES FOR U16 AND U18 BOYS TEAMS! United will initially field two teams in the newly formed Development Academy.
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John Maessner, Head CoachJudah Cooks, Assistant Coach U16Richie Burke, Head CoachJudah Cooks, Assistant Coach U-16/U-18 Academy 2nd Assistant: Strength and Fitness Coaches/Trainers: Goal Keeper Coaches: Technical Advisor, Youth Development: Marco Etcheverry Head Scout, Youth Development: Judah Cooks Coordinator, Youth Development: Ned Brockmeyer
U.S. Soccer Development Academy STRUCTUREObjective: The focus of the Academy is on player development and providing players with the best possible opportunity to develop to the highest level they are capable of achieving. Standards: A minimum requirement of three training sessions and one rest day per week Selection: U.S. Soccer coaches selected the Academy clubs from more than 150 applications Age Groups: U-15/16 & U-17/18 teams (minimum roster of 20 players); providing opportunities for more than 2,000 players Competition Format: Divided into eight conferences with each team playing 30 matches during an eight-month season. Each conference is comprised of eight teams based on geographic proximity. The winner of each conference will play in the Academy Finals at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Teams: Below is a complete list of the Development Academy?s 64 participants representing 24 states and the District of Columbia U.S. Soccer Development Academy STRUCTURE(Listed by conference)
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