SSC Academy
Provides training for players who have a strong desire to increase technical skills & training to learn more about tactical aspects of the game.
TRAINING
The most important aspect of SSC’s Academy Program is training.
- Professional SSC coaches train each team
- Players are expected to work at home on basic technical skills
- Technical and tactical training provided 2-3 times per week in 1.5 hour sessions
- Players must be committed to practice
GAMES, TOURNAMENTS AND TRAVEL
- U9 games consist of 6 players per team competing in two 25 minute halves on a 60x40 yard field
- U12 games consist of eight players per team competing in two 30 minute halves on an 80x50 yard field
- Games are on Saturdays & Sundays locally or in other cities, such as Columbia and Charleston
- Teams typically participate in 1 fall and 2 spring tournaments
FEES
- The Academy Program Club fee is $370 per year, of which $150 is due with online registration by May 21, 2010
- Team Fees are in addition to Club fees and are typically $200-$300 per year, and cover tournament application fees, coach’s travel expenses, and other team expenses
- Uniforms must be purchased, with estimated costs approx. $80
- Players and their families are responsible for their own travel costs
Players interested in participating within the Academy Program must be evaluated every year before a decision will be made regarding player placement on a team.
