Internationals Soccer Academy 2016-17: 2017-18 Internationals Academy Tryouts

United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA)

Internationals Academy 2017-18 Tryouts

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All information below and subsequent updates will be placed on the Internationals Academy blog: www.interinfoacademy.blogspot.com Please pass this information on to anyone you feel could benefit from a US Soccer Academy program. I have listed links below discussing the US Soccer Development Academy program along with FAQs. I hope you find it informative.

U15, U17, U19 Academy Tryouts:

Tryouts for the Internationals Academy 2017-18 U15, U17, U19 teams will be held at Pinnacle Sports Complex over three nights: Tuesday, June 27 thru Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

U13, U14 Academy Tryouts:

The 2017-18 U13, U14 Academy tryouts will be held Tuesday, June 13 thru Thursday, June 15 from 7:30 - 9:00pm at Pinnacle Sports Complex.

U12 Academy Tryouts:

The 2017-18 U12 Academy tryouts will be held Tuesday, June 13 thru Thursday, June 15 from 6:00 - 7:30pm at Pinnacle Sports Complex.

All players trying out should attend each session. Team designations, as in previous years, are based on birth year: U19: 1999-2000, U17: 2001-02, U15: 2003, U14: 2004, U13: 2005, U12: 2006-08.

Registration Materials (do not staple, please paper clip)

If you are new to the Internationals Academy program please bring the following to the tryout:

1)     Recent color picture (w/name on back)
2)     Birth Certificate copy
3)     Medical Insurance Card copy
4)     Academy Tryout form (attached)

If you are a current player with Internationals but new to the Academy please bring the following:

3) Medical Insurance Card copy
4) Academy Tryout Form (attached)

If you were an Internationals Academy player from the 2016-17 season just bring yourself.

About the U.S. Soccer Development Program

10-Month Season –

Previously, U.S. Soccer asked that all Development Academy clubs make the move to a 10-month season to ensure their players are building skills and fitness while establishing continuity in their training. This policy will continue for 2017-18 and beyond. Essentially, all clubs will start their pre-season in September and finish with a Playoff/Showcase event in June, hence the 10-month season. To that end, we want to give each of you enough information concerning this change to make an honest and forthright decision concerning your son’s soccer future as the high school soccer season will no longer be an option should you make the Academy roster. I have attached a document from US Soccer (Embracing the Challenge) which discusses the move along with a link to a video. Please, if you have any questions concerning the 10-Month Season do not hesitate to call us prior to the tryout.

Realignment of all age groups and the addition of the U15 age group -

Beginning with the 2017-18 USSDA season, all Academy clubs will finally be aligned via birth year with the rest of the world for youth soccer. This includes the creation of a new U19 group (1999-2000) and a new U17 group (2001-02). Also, a new U15 age group (2003) will improve the player development pathway even further long term. “The addition of the U-15 age group is another important step to ensure players have the opportunities they need to develop on and off the field,” USSDA Director Jared Micklos said. “We have all seen the benefits of the increased opportunities this season with the split of last season’s U-13/14 division into single U-13 and U-14 age groups. We believe the U-15 age group will be another avenue for clubs to further their player development efforts.”

Mid-America Division / Central Conference (U13 - U19)

ISC Academy plays 22 games (11 home and 11 away) in the Mid-America Division which consists of:
Chicago Area: Sockers FC, Chicago Fire, Chicago Magic
Michigan Area: Wolves, Vardar
St Louis Area: Scott Gallagher Metro, Scott Gallagher Missouri
Minneapolis Area: Minnesota Thunder, Shattuck-St.Marys Soccer Academy
Ohio/Indiana Area: Columbus Crew, Indiana Fire, Internationals

U12 Great Lakes Division (# of games TBD)

Indiana: Indiana Fire, Fort Wayne United
Michigan: Wolves, Vardar
Ohio: Cincinnati United Premier, Columbus Crew, Internationals

Competition will never get any better than this !

Showcases -

College coaches regularly visit regular season Academy games and there are US Soccer scouts evaluating clubs, players, and referees throughout the season. There are 2 main showcase events for the U17 and U19 teams. The Winter Showcase is a three game/four day event played at the beginning of December traditionally held in Sarasota, FL. The annual Summer Playoffs/Showcase will again be held this June using the same 3 game/4 day format. Teams that make it through the initial playoff phase move on to the Academy Finals, this July in Carson, CA. U12 and U13 teams will play in a Winter Futsal event; U13 and U14 teams play in a Fall Regional event and the U14 team will play in a National Showcase within the June timeframe. The U15 showcases will be announced at a later date.

Please call us with any Questions

George Nanchoff

216-780-2100
Gnanchoff14@aol.com

Rick Minick

440-503-5641
rickminick@aol.com

Links

USSDA Site

http://www.ussoccerda.com/home.php

USSDA Overview

http://www.ussoccerda.com/overview

Frequently Asked Questions about the USSDA

http://www.ussoccerda.com/faq