United States Soccer Development Academy
(USSDA)
Internationals Academy 2015-16
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.
U16 and U18
Academy Tryouts:
Tryouts for the Internationals Academy 2015-16 U16 and U18 teams will be held at Pinnacle Sports Complex over three nights: Monday, June 29 thru Wednesday, July 1 from 7:00
- 9:00pm.
U14 Academy
Tryouts:
The 2015-16 U14
Academy tryouts will be held Monday,
June 15 thru Wednesday, June 17 from 7:30- 9:00pm(change!) at Pinnacle Sports Complex.
All players trying out should attend each session. Team designations, as in previous years, are based
on birth year: U18: 1997-98, U16: 1999-2000,
U14: 2001-02.
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 2014-15
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 2015-16 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.
Addition of the U14 age group -
For the third year, Internationals SC Academy will host an
Academy U13/U14 team. The U.S. Soccer Development Academy, in its continual
effort to progress and enhance player development, announced in August 2012 the
launch of an U14 division starting in the Fall of 2013. This younger age group expanded
the Academy philosophy of more training, less overall games and more meaningful
matches to additional players across the United States. The U14 division consists of current Academy
clubs and a limited amount of clubs from outside the current Academy structure. Please
note that the USDA has announced the addition of a U12 division starting in the
Fall of 2016.
Roster reduction -
Game rosters were lowered last season from 18 to 16 while
allowing only 5 substitutions per game.
This is a continuation of the Development Academy’s move towards the
world model.
Mid-America Division / Central Conference -
ISC Academy plays 30 games (15 home and 15 away) in the Mid-America
Division which consists of:Chicago Area: Sockers FC, Chicago Fire, Chicago Magic, FC Wisconsin
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
Except for showcases all 30 games will be played within the division
and spread over the full 10 month season. All teams, except for the 2 from Minnesota,
will also compete in the U14 age bracket. 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. 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 in Indianapolis this June using the same 3game/4 day format. Teams that make it through the initial
playoff phase move on to the Academy Finals, this July in Carson, CA.
Please call us
with any Questions
George Nanchoff
216-780-2100Gnanchoff14@aol.com
Rick Minick
440-503-5641rickminick@aol.com
Links
USSDA Overview
http://www.ussoccer.com/development-academy
USSSDA Player/Parent Resource Center
http://www.ussoccer.com/development-academy/resource-center/player-parent-resources
Frequently Asked Questions about the USSDA
http://www.ussoccer.com/development-academy/faqs
Internationals Academy Blog
www.interinfoacademy.blogspot.com
Internationals U14 site
http://ussda.demosphere.com/teams/68797515/61519737-68797604/TEAM.html
Internationals
U16 site
http://ussda.demosphere.com/teams/68797515/47187191-68797602/TEAM.html
Internationals
U18 site
http://ussda.demosphere.com/teams/68797515/47187458-68797603/TEAM.html
Internationals Soccer club site
www.internationalssoccer.com
Follow the action at:
Twitter: USSDA_Cleveland
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Thanks,
Rick Minick
Internationals Academy
AdministratorRick Minick
No makeup dates are set as of this time. Be aware,
however, that players chosen for roster spots will be asked for their
commitment by submitting a deposit after the tryout. We will inform
you of the deadline and amount when it is determined.