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Sporting Kaw Valley

The Girls Academy is an intermediate program emphasizing fundamental technical skills and their tactical application. Priority will be given to teaching game intelligence, or "soccer IQ". The curriculum is age-appropriate and instruction is provided by qualified coaches under the guidance of the Academy director.

  • The Big Picture

    • Girls Academy is comprised of two different age groups: U8/U9 and U10/U11/U12, though players outside of those age ranges may still play after an evaluation. We will have a mandatory player evaluation prior to the start of the season so we can form balanced teams and assess the players' level of development so we can design an appropriate training plan. There will be two practice sessions each week. The director will design the curriculum and oversee the staff coaches.
    • Players will practice as a team some of the time, and divided in groups based on ability some of the time. Ability training is the best way to develop all players, so they are evenly matched and have the optimal ration of challenge vs success.

    • Teams may change each season to enable the girls to ensure the teams are balanced and remain competitive. This league promotes local competitive play among teams within Girls Academy, and most games are played at the YSI Sports Complex. There are two seasons: fall and spring. Player fees do not include uniforms.

  • Fall Format

    • The fall season will consist of 8 games.
    • Standings are kept, but no trophies are awarded.
    • Check the calendar at the bottom of the page for game days. 
    • Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
    • Don't miss the Season Kickoff Camp, time and date TBA.
    • Fall practices will start after school starts. 
    • Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

  • Spring Format

    • The spring season will consist of 8 games. Team standings after the first five games may be used to determine the seeding for the Classic Cup tournament. The last three games of the spring will be played as part of the Classic Cup tournament. Two pools in each age group will be formed. Teams will play three round-robin games. The pool winners will play a championship game. Trophies and medals are awarded. 
    • Check the calendar on top of this page for game dates.
    • Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
    • Spring practices will start in March. Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

  • Cost

    • League cost is the same as for the other age groups in the Academy. The cost will be $325 for the spring league. Uniforms are the same as the Academy wears. 
    • There is also an option to participate in the Academy Select program where players form tournament teams and play in 1 or 2 tournaments during the season. 
    • If chosen for an Academy Select teams there will be a $85 tournament fee per tournament.

ABOUT GIRLS ACADEMY

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