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U9-U10 Academy

Ages 8-12 are the most critical development years of a soccer player’s career. It is at these ages where the basic fundamental skills of soccer are mastered that allow players to compete and be successful as soccer players at the next level of play and where they develop a true love for the game. 

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The PVU Academy Program is designed for players ages 8-10 years old who have a higher level of ability, commitment, and interest level in soccer. 

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This program includes:

  • 3 separate seasons: Fall, Winter, and Summer.

    • Fall Season - Tryouts in July

    • Summer Season - Tryouts in January

      • We hold different tryouts to ensure we're placing players at the appropriate skill/development level as players do progress at various stages during these ages

    • Winter Season - The Winter Program is a registration-based training-only program that focuses solely on technical development and runs from November to the end of January.

 

Families can choose to participate in 1, 2, or all 3 seasons.

More information below

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Academy Structure

Training "POOL'S"

  • For Practices, players are placed in “Pool’s” based on their birth year (per US Soccer rules) and ability (there are 3 potential ability groups - Red, White, & Blue).

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  • Players train together in their pool group. For example, 2015 white group, or 2016 blue group. 

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  • All Pool training sessions are led by the PVU Academy Director and PVU Staff Trainers. They are responsible for overseeing the age group development plan and player curriculum.

TEAMS for Games

  • Players are placed on teams for TCSL (Twin Cities Soccer League) league games.

  • Teams are based on birth year and not grade per US Soccer rules.​

  • Teams will be placed at an appropriately competitive level to make it a beneficial experience for the individual, team, and age group

  • At U9 (2016/2017 for the ’24/’25 season), each team is led by a parent coach for game-day coaching.

  • At U10 (2015 for the ’24/’25 season), each team is led by a PVUFC coach for game-day coaching.  

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​Can I request to play with friends? We will accept playing with friends’ requests but cannot guarantee it as teams are formed based on ability.

Levels & Characteristics

Levels

PVU Team Color = TCSL Level

Red = TCSL Red
White = TCSL White

Blue = TCSL Blue

Characteristics

Characteristics of an Academy Player

  • A higher-level attention span with the ability to listen and follow instructions

  • During practices & games, demonstrates an ability to be involved

  • Demonstrates a higher level of passion and concentration

  • An above-average level of coordination and athleticism 

  • A technical foundation (ball control, dribbling, and shooting)

  • Wants to participate in 2 practices and 1-2 games per week

Academy or Rec?

Help Me Choose

➡The level of commitment. Willing to participate in a higher percentage (75%) of practices and games

 

➡The interest level of the player and their family to be in a more competitive environment where practice and games require more dedication in attendance, effort, and focus.

Season Plans

Fall Season

  • TRYOUTS - held in mid-July

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  • SEASON - Mid-August through the middle of October

    • Focuses more on player development and can serve as an introduction to competitive soccer.

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  • PRACTICE begins in mid-August with 2 training sessions per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

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  • GAMES are on the weekends and begin at the end of August and run through the middle of October.

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  • THE LEAGUE - PVU plays in the TCSL (Twin Cities Soccer League) made up of clubs in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

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  • TEAMS = the number of players signed up for a particular age group 

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  • Pool Training Format – players practicing together by birth year and ability under the club philosophy with staff coaches and trainers

    • Teams still have their own identity with weekly games with a team coach 

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  • COACHES

    • At U9 (2016 for the ’24/’25 season), each team is led by a parent coach for game-day coaching.

    • At U10 (2015 for the ’24/’25 season), each team is led by a PVUFC coach for game-day coaching.  

Academy Goals

Goals

  • Building a love of the game for each player.

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  • Create a training environment in which all players within the U8-U10 age groups are given access to top-level coaching and foster development for the entire age group.

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  • Focus on individual player development while continuing to allow for competitive team opportunities

Objectives

  • Games - Efficiently occupy space in relation to the ball and teammates 

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  • Tactical - Creating space and applying basic principles 

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  • Technical - Accuracy in individual soccer techniques

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  • Physical - Develop speed, agility, coordination, and balance 

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  • Psychosocial - Interact positively and feel confident within the group

Outcomes

  • Being efficient in 1v1 situations 

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  • Team shape in relation to the ball (forward, backward, and side to side) 

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  • Coordinated movements at speed with and without the ball

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  • Application of basic attacking principles

Practices & Games

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FALL

Practices

Tuesday & Thursday

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Academy training is typically held at Louisiana Oaks Park. Sometimes Keystone Park

SUMMER

Practices

Summer Indoor - February-April - Saturday & Sunday

 

Summer Outdoor - mid-to-late April - M/W or Tues/Thurs - opposite of your game night 

 

Academy training is typically held at Louisiana Oaks Park. Sometimes Keystone Park

FALL 

Games

Games are on the weekends

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Games are typically held in the western suburbs of Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Plymouth, and Orono. 

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The game format is 7v7 (6 field players and a keeper). Games are 50 minutes in length, consisting of 2 - 25 minute halves.

SUMMER

Games

Games are on weeknights (M/W or Tues/Thurs depending on level)

 

Games are typically held in the western suburbs of Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Plymouth, and Orono. 

 

The game format is 7v7 (6 field players and a keeper). Games are 50 minutes in length, consisting of 2 - 25 minute halves.

Academy Fees

Fees

Fall

$199 (includes 1 tournament entry fee)

Winter

$335 for 2x per week

$210 for 1x per week

Summer

$649 (includes 2.5 months of indoor training in dome and gym, 4 months of outdoor training, all coaching, all games (fields and referees), all club admin fees, and 2 tournament entry fees) 

Uniforms

$120. The uniform is a separate fee but is good for 2 years (Summer 2024-Fall 2026)

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