Team Formation

We are excited to welcome the 2015 birth year to the Academy program starting in the Fall 2023 season. Information about the intake process for current 8U (2015) players will be provided shortly after the start of the 8U Spring season in April.

Anticipated timeline

Kickarounds in May, players will be evaluated during these events

Fridays - May 5, May 12, May 19 - times and location TBD

Invitations will be sent in early June (mirroring competitive timeline for player invites)

Families will have 7 days to accept or decline the offer to join the program

Cost

9U
$950

10U
$995

Club registration for Fall and Spring seasons (entire year). *Several payment options are available to fit families’ financial needs including but not limited to: pay in full, minimal  initial deposit, register now/pay later program, payment plans spread out over the year, and financial scholarships.

Contact Ian Richards, Academy Select Director  [email protected] for questions

9U – 10U Academy Select Boys and Girls: The Academy Select Program is designed around the competitive program model.  Teams will be based on ability and will be instructed by an EDGE coach, 3 times per week. The program will place emphasis on advancing techniques, fundamentals of soccer tactics and sportsmanship to uphold the values of CESC. Teams will operate in the Colorado Soccer Association state-wide leagues playing 7v7.  The Academy Select program is directed by the 9U-10U Director of Coaching.

Practice: 75 min. per day, 2 times per week + 60min. 'Free Play Friday'

 Uniforms:

• Home Games: Red Jerseys, Red Shorts, & Red Socks
• Road Games: Black Jersey, Black Shorts, & Black Socks (2013 birth year still wear Nike apparel)
• Uniform Information Click Here

Other Notes:

• All coaches will ensure each player receives 50% playing time in each game, providing the player meets the team’s practice requirements.
• Colorado EDGE SC discourages coaches and parents from emphasizing winning and losing. The emphasis should be on the players’ participation, development, and enjoyment of the game.
  

       

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Year 1 of the Academy Select program focuses on individual player development, as outlined in the Academy Select Overview.

Sessions have a focus on individual skill development and simple tactical decisions. This is drawn from the 2 year curriculum that has been developed by the club, in alignment with the Long Term Development Pathway that RCE implements across all ages.

A sample week is outlined below:

Team/Pool Practice 1 – 75 minute session with Head Coach.
Sample Session

Team/Pool Practice 2 – 75 minute session with Head Coach.
Sample Session

Free Play Friday – 60 minute session with RCE Staff Trainers/AS Coaches

Players from 9U & 10U practice together with a focus on playing the game. Coaching focus on this night is more about facilitating the games with reminders of what was covered in the 2 team/pool practices. This gives players the freedom to express themselves and also demonstrate an understanding of the program objectives.

Year 2 of the Academy Select program continues to develop the individual, while entering them into more complex tactical situations and scenarios.

Sessions have a focus on refining individual technical and tactical concepts with the introduction into small group tactics as outlined in the Long Term Development Pathway.

A sample week is outlined below:

Team/Pool Practice 1 – 75 minute session with Head Coach.
Sample Session

Team/Pool Practice 2 – 75 minute session with Head Coach.

Sample Session

Free Play Friday – 60 minute session with RCE Staff Trainers/AS Coaches

Players from 9U & 10U practice together with a focus on playing the game. Coaching focus on this night is more about facilitating the games with reminders of what was covered in the 2 team/pool practices. This gives players the freedom to express themselves and also demonstrate an understanding of the program objectives.

Interested in learning more about our Programs and teams, including communicating with a staff member or Director?

Please fill out our Inquiry Form and we will be in contact with you shortly.

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