United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA)
Internationals Academy 2014-15 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 2014-15 U16 and U18 teams will be held at Pinnacle Sports Complex on three nights: Sunday, June 29, Monday, June 30 from 6:00 - 8:00pm and Tuesday, July 1 from 7:30 - 9:00pm.
U14 Academy Tryouts:
The 2014-15 U14Academy tryouts will be held Tuesday, June 17, Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 - 7:30pm and Thursday, June 19 from 7:00 - 8:30pm also at Pinnacle.
All players trying out should attend each session. Team designations, as in previous years, are based on birth year: U18: 1996-97, U16: 1998-99, U14: 2000-01.
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 2013-14 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 2014-15 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 second 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.
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 / 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 still doesn’t 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 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
216-780-2100
Rick Minick
440-503-5641
Links
USSDA Overview
USSSDA Player/Parent Resource Center
Frequently Asked Questions about the USSDA
Internationals Academy Blog
Internationals U14 site
Internationals U16 site
Internationals U18 site
Internationals Soccer club site
USSDA_Cleveland Social Media
Follow the action at:
Twitter: USSDA_Cleveland
Facebook: USSDA_Cleveland
Instagram: USSDA_Cleveland
No makeup dates are set as of this time. Be aware, however, that players 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.