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TRANSFORMING WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS

UNIVERSAL SOCCER ACADEMY TRANSFORMING WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS

Youth Development Program

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YDP

(Ages U13-U14) | Max 20 Students Per Class

Youth Development Program is a program specifically designed for young aspiring soccer players looking to join a high-level training program outside of their club. Students in the YDP are pre-evaluated and accepted based on their potential. They join a year-round class that kicks off in the winter and concludes in the fall, with  three weeks of camp in the summer. 

The YDP focuses on building a solid foundation of skills. Our students are taught the right mechanics behind each essential skill needed to be both effective and efficient when in possession of the ball. Both micro and macro games are conducted throughout the year where players are encouraged to play with freedom and given the opportunity to test their skills in live game situations. In addition to the on-the-field activities, the YDP also gives our students the opportunity to study each playing position and develop the mental and character skills needed to be an effective soccer play.

Curriculum

Winter 

In an indoor setting, students begin the year by building their ball handling skills. With a focus on Juggling, Dribbling, Footskills and Turns our students come out the winter phase with the ability to elusively steer through congested areas of the field. 


Spring 

The goal of the Spring phase is to give our students the opportunity to improve their first touch and 1 v 1 skills. Students work on their first touch by mastering controlling the ball with laces, inside the foot, thighs, and chest. Students are placed in multiple 1 v 1 situations and taught how to effectively defend and attack when facing a single opponent.  


Summer (3 Weeks of Camp)

Our students receive 3 weeks of Summer Camps that are designed to continue to further advance the skills improved during the winter and spring and in addition work Distribution and Shooting Skills. On a daily basis, our students refine their game and spend time learning how to pass the ball with accuracy and creativity through inside the foot, outside of the foot, chips, and long-range passes. Our students develop their shooting skills and ability to score goals when near the goal by learning how to score with power, accuracy, and deceptiveness. On Wednesdays of each week, our students participate in our in-house (3 v 3 / 4 v 4 / 5 v 5)  tournament where they play with freedom and express themselves without restrictions.


Fall 

With significantly improved skills, our students spend the fall participating in Micro and Macro games designed to help them transfer their skills into game-like situations and improve their tactical awareness without the ball. 


Seminars

  • The 5 Pillars of a Champion: Learn about the 5 Pillars essential to a champion athlete 
  • Habits of Champion: Study the on- and off-the-field habits needed to be an effective athlete.
  • Tactical Awareness: Learn the characteristics of each playing position and the principles of defending and attacking.

Evaluations 

Group 1 

Dates & Times (2022) 

Winter 
Dates: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29  |  Feb 5, 12, 19
Time:  11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Spring
Dates: March 14, 21, 28  | April 4, 11, 18, 25  |  May 2, 9, 16, 23  |  Jun 6, 3 
Time: 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM

Summer
Dates: July 18, 19, 20, 21 |  July 25, 26, 27, 28  | August 15, 16, 17, 18
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Fall
Dates: Sep 12, 19, 26  |  Oct 3, 17, 24  |  Nov 7, 14, 21, 28  
Time: 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM

Group 2

Dates & Times (2022)

Winter 
Dates: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29  |  Feb 5, 12, 19
Time:  12:15 PM to 1:30 PM

Spring
Dates: March 14, 21, 28  | April 4, 11, 18, 25  |  May 2, 9, 16, 23  |  Jun 6, 3 
Time:  7:00 PM to 8:15 PM

Summer
Dates:  July 18, 19, 20, 21 |  July 25, 26, 27, 28  | August 15, 16, 17, 18
Time:  10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Fall
Dates: Sep 12, 19, 26  |  Oct 3, 17, 24  |  Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM

* Students will be placed in the appropriate group based on skill level. 

Location
Champions Center, 1A Coleman Court, Southampton, NJ 08088

Students must arrive 5 minutes early❗️
Cost
$1550 per student

Payments can be paid in full $1550 or in 4 installments $387.50 made before or on January 5th, March 5th, June 5th and August 5th. Students joining January thru June are obligated to pay the full fee. Students joining after June pay $1250 for the remainder of the year. No refunds are provided once sessions begin.

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Once the application is approved Registration and Logistics information will be sent directly to accepted students.

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Universal Soccer Academy, LLC.
1A Coleman Court
Southampton, NJ 08088

e: info@universalsocceracademy.com
p: 609.254.0335