U8-U10 Academy Program

U8 Youth Academy

In our youngest age of travel soccer the focus is on creating a fun environment for players to learn, develop good ball skills and become more creative on the ball. Confidence is built up by positive reinforcement and players are guided into playing with the freedom to make a mistake and learn.

Players practice twice a week as a pool (group). By keeping a pool of players and splitting into different teams each weekend and not having set teams it gives the coaches the opportunity to focus on long term development vs. the short term team winning mentality.

An optional third session a week of free play 4v4 soccer, called ‘Street Soccer’ is also offered to this age group. ‘Street Soccer’ is supervised but not coached as players are encouraged to use the skills they have been working on in practice and try new things in a pickup game environment.

Match situations will be in a 6v6 format with 1 goalkeeper and 5 field players for each team but some 4v4 games will also take place as they improve each player’s touches on the ball.

Highly qualified training staff who use the guided discovery coaching method will work with this age group. The guided discovery method helps players become better problem solvers and builds leadership qualities leading to a much more rounded and improved player.

U9 Youth Academy

In the U9 age group we focus on creating a fun environment for players to learn, develop good ball skills, become more creative on the ball and also start introducing game development. Confidence is built up by positive reinforcement and players are guided into playing with the freedom to make a mistake and learn.

Players practice twice a week as a pool (group) the U10 age group for group training a few times per season for extra experience. By keeping a pool of players and splitting into different teams each weekend and not having set teams it gives the coaches the opportunity to focus on long term development vs. the short term team winning mentality.

An optional third session a week of free play 4v4 soccer, called ‘Street Soccer’ is also offered to this age group. ‘Street Soccer’ is supervised but not coached as players are encouraged to use the skills they have been working on in practice and try new things in a pickup game environment.

All match situations will be in a 6v6 format with 1 goalkeeper and 5 field players for each team.

Highly qualified training staff who use the guided discovery coaching method will work with this age group. The guided discovery method helps players become better problem solvers and builds leadership qualities leading to a much more rounded and improved player.

U10 Youth Academy

In the U10 age group we focus on creating a fun environment for players to develop good ball skills, become more creative on the ball, improve their game development and learn how to compete. Confidence is built up by positive reinforcement and players are guided into playing with the freedom to make a mistake and learn.

Players practice twice a week as a pool (group) and also join the U11 age group for group training a few times per season for extra experience. By keeping a pool of players and splitting into different teams each weekend and not having set teams it gives the coaches the opportunity to focus on long term development vs. the short term team winning mentality.

A third session a week of free play 4v4 soccer, called ‘Street Soccer’ is also offered to this age group. ‘Street Soccer’ is supervised but not coached as players are encouraged to use the skills they have been working on in practice and try new things in a pickup game environment.

All match situations will be in a 6v6 format with 1 goalkeeper and 5 field players for each team. Some 8v8 play will take place in the latter stages of the U10 season to give players a taste of the next step in their development.

Highly qualified training staff who use the guided discovery coaching method will work with this age group. The guided discovery method helps players become better problem solvers and builds leadership qualities leading to a much more rounded and improved player.

Contact Information

Jake Satchwell
U9-12 Girls Technical Director [ jake.satchwell@fisherssc.org ]

John Reynolds
U9-12 Boys Technical Director [ john.reynolds@fisherssc.org ]

Kim Tumblin
Club Registrar   [ registrar@fisherssc.org ]