SVU SHOWCASE ACADEMY
Introduction/Overview
SVU Showcase Academy, will select the best youth players from the Greater Shenandoah Valley area. Up to Four (4) highly competitive teams will be created (pending tryout numbers): U18 Boys, U18 Girls, U16 Boys, U16 Girls. Please note: we will be using standard USYSA/VYSA age group birthdates and pool together the U18/U17 and U16/U15 age groups as the competitiveness of the groups suffice.
SVU Showcase will provide elite high school players with a top level training environment and match schedule during the winter and early spring period, whilst preparing them for the upcoming high school soccer season.
Player Selection
SVU Showcase Academy will have open tryouts for any player who are in 8th grade through seniors in high school.
Players will be identified, evaluated and assessed by the SVU Showcase Academy staff. Tryouts will consist of two (2) 1.5 hours sessions, where we will look at technical and tactical performance, speed of play, attitude and work ethic.
Player Pool/Rosters
There will be approximately 20 players selected to each team (this is considered the pool of players). Based upon training performance and availability, an 18 player roster will be chosen for each game and/or event. The players not selected to a specific event are considered alternates/reserves. Alternates/reserves may not always be the same players.
Alternates/reserves will be called upon if a selected player from the 18 player rosters are injured or unable to attend a particular event.
Players selected to the SVU Showcase Academy program will be notified in person, via email or phone call by January 25th, 2010.
SVU Showcase Academy Fee Structure
There are expenses associated with the SVU Showcase Academy. All players selected will need to be registered with SVU and pay the program cost of $150 plus tournament fees (payment plans are available). If you are not a SVU player, an additional $75 will be required to purchase a complete uniform (home/away shirts, shorts and socks). The training payment includes:
US Club Soccer Player Cards
Training Location Rental Fees
Coaching Stipends
Training Equipment
Training T‐Shirt
Tryouts
January 23 & 24th Tryouts: Eastern Mennonite University Turf Field
U18 Girls > 1pm‐2:30am
U16 Girls > 1pm‐2:30pm
U16 Boys > 3pm‐4:30pm
U18 Boys > 3pm‐4:30pm
2010 Training, Match and Tournament Schedule*
Training locations: EMU and Monger Fields. Will be announced in advance.
Mon January 25 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
Wed January 27 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
Sun January 31 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 1‐2:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 2:30‐4pm
Mon February 1 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
Wed February 3 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
February 6 or 7 Friendly Games, TBA
Mon February 8 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
Wed February 10 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
**February 13‐14th VA Legacy Presidents Day Cup College Showcase Event > Boys & Girls
Wed February 17 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 5:30‐7pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
Sun February 21 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 1‐2:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 2:30‐4pm
Mon February 22 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 7‐8:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
February 27 Friendly v Loudon Soccer Club
Mon March 1 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 7‐8:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
Sun March 8 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 1‐2:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 2:30‐4pm
Mon March 8 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 7‐8:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 7‐8:30pm
**March 13‐14th VA Rush Cup on the Coast College Showcase Event > Boys & Girls
Sun April 11 TRAINING U18 & U16 Girls 1‐2:30pm / U18 & U16 Boys 2:30‐4pm
Sat April 17: Bridgewater College 7‐a‐Side Tournament (Girls Only)
Sat April 24: Hollins University (Roanake) 7‐a‐Side Tournament (Girls Only)
Sat April ??: EMU/VMI/Roanoke Men’s 11‐a‐side Tournament (Boys Only)
*Dates & Times are subject to change.
**Pending acceptance.