JUNIOR ACADEMY

The Junior Academy is a program designed to provide age appropriate development and competition to boys & girls U7-U10 that would like to train more regularly with our LTE professional coaches. The JA focuses on technical development of the individual player and team, whilst making it an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone!

PROGRAMS

Program Description

The U7 program is tailor made to allow for maximum enjoyment and technical improvement. Players are taught to gain a relationship with the ball at their feet and be comfortable Controlling, Dribbling & Striking the Ball. 


Age Group: 2018 

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6pm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays


Structure: 

5v5 (With a Goalkeeper) 

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Program Description

The U8 program is a progression of the U7. Our focus is still on individual technical development but we look to add more detail in terms of linking it with your teammates. 


Age Group: 2017

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6pm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays


Structure: 

5v5 (With a Goalkeeper) 

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Program Description

The U9 program is a step up from our 5v5 curriculum. At U9 we move into combinations with others on your team, whilst still applying the technical focus.  We will strive to improve your players understanding of the game by putting them into more small-sided game like situations. 


Age Group: 2016

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6pm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays


Structure: 

7v7 (With a Goalkeeper) 

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Description Title

In the U10 program, we are looking at getting players ready for select soccer by increasing the intensity of technical ability and understanding for the game. We look to put players into challenging decision making moments, whilst still trying to foster a love for the game! 


Age Group: 2015

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6pm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays 


Structure: 

7v7 (With a Goalkeeper) 

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EXTENSION PROGRAMS

Program Description

Our complimentary additional Technical program offers a third training option for all of our players for the week. It focuses on all of the fundamentals of soccer and becoming comfortable with the ball at your feet. 


Age Group: 

2017/18 Boys - Tuesday

2016/2015 Boys - Thursday 

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2017/18 Girls - Monday

2016/2015 Girls - Wedneday


Location:

Bee Creek Sports Complex #5

Time: 

5-6pm



Program Description

Our JA Goalkeeping program is complimentary and is for aspiring goalkeepers that would like to learn the fundamentals. This also gives our players a chance to see if goalkeeping is for "them". 


Age Group: 

Wednesday (Boys) 

Thursday (Girls)


Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex #5

Time: 5-6pm



JUNIOR ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Tyler Santiago

Junior Academy Director

(210) 748-8325

tsantiago@ltesoccer.com

FAQS

  • WHAT IS JUNIOR ACADEMY?

    The Academy program is for players aged U7 through U10 (born 2015-2018) who are ready to be challenged for a hollistic learning process. 



  • WHO DO WE PLAY AGAINST?

    We participate in the CAYSA Academy League that includes teams from the Austin and Greater Austin area. 

  • WHEN CAN MY SON/DAUGHTER JOIN THE ACADEMY?

    This Spring we are enrolling players born between 2015-2018. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY PLAYER NEED?

    For each practice and game players need soccer specific shoes (cleats or turf shoes), a size 4 soccer ball, shinguards (worn under the socks), and a water bottle. They will be required to wear our training uniform that is part of the uniform kit.

  • IS IT POSSIBLE TO COME INTO THE ACADEMY PROGRAM WITH A FRIEND AND PLAY ON THE SAME TEAM?

    If they are at the same playing level they can remain together. If they are at different playing levels, they may be moved to different teams based on our observation periods.

  • WHO COACHES THE TEAMS?

    All Academy teams are coached by our professional staff. See the club staff page for more information

  • HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?

    We will use the first few weeks of each season as an evaluation period that our staff will use to place players on teams based on skill and ability.  Each family will receive an email at the end of observations notifying them of their team and the coach that will be assigned to the team.

  • WHEN ARE PRACTICE SESSIONS?

    Session Type Ref: Team Practice (TP), Technical Training (TT), Game (G).


    BOYS 2015/2016: Mon/Wed 5:00pm (TP) + Thur 5:00pm(TT) + WE (G)


    BOYS 2017/2018s: Mon/Wed 5:00pm (TP) + Tues 5:00pm(TT)+ WE (G)


    GIRLS 2015/2016s: Tue/Thu 5:00pm (TP) + Wed 5:00pm (TT) + WE (G)


    GIRLS 2017/2018s: Tue/Thu 5:00pm (TP) + Mon 5:00pm(TT) + WE (G)


    Practices will be held at the Bee Creek Sports Complex.

  • HOW MANY GAMES ARE IN THE SEASON?

    Teams will have 14-18 games per season.

  • WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE GAMES BE PLAYED ?

    Games will be played at the Field of Dreams, Bee Creek Sports Complex or at other locations around Austin, including: Wells Point Park, Dripping Springs, Old Settlers Park. 

     All games are played Saturday between 9:00 AM – 5 PM 

  • WHAT SIZE BALL IS USED?

    Academy players use a size 4 ball.

  • WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

    There are no refunds for Select and Junior Academy programs. In U11-U19, most fees are included during registration once a player accepts a team offer directly after tryouts. Fees for Junior Academy are collected in the fall and spring, prior to team formation each season. Extra costs to expect are uniforms, and 1-3 optional tournaments

  • WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JR. ACADEMY PROGRAM IN SEASON OR OUT OF SEASON?

    Please contact our Junior Academy Director, Tyler Santiago - tsantiago@ltesoccer.com


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