Ocean State Soccer - Academy Program

The Ocean State Academy is a developmental program for young soccer players (U7-U9 for 2013-2014, DOBs: 8/1/04-7/31/07) who are interested in competing at higher levels of soccer in the future. The program provides a bridge between recreational soccer and competitive soccer by providing standardized guidance, education, and professional instruction to Academy participants. The Academy Director, Mark D’Arezzo, is a USSF “B” license coach, former Division 1 and Major League Soccer player, and one of the few “Coerver” certified instructors in the U.S. Key principles of the Ocean State Soccer Academy are (1) To develop the proper techniques of youth players by repetitive training of the basics, and progress to a more intense training module; and (2) To help develop the confidence and ability to apply the skills developing in training in a game related environment. All training sessions focus on introducing and improving the ball handling skills needed to become a successful young soccer player through training including Small-Sided games, Skills Training, indoor games, and Finishing Programs throughout the year. The 2013-2014 Academy Program consists of 2 programs spanning 10 months of training and matches, beginning in September: Academy 2 - this program is for returning 2012-13 OSS Academy players along with selected u8/u9 (3rd grader) players. Cost: $300 for the year (includes the 2d jersey) plus selected team fees (app. $100-125). Academy 1 - this program is for new OSS Academy players from the u7/u8 age group. Cost: $250 for the year (includes an initial OSS Competitive uniform kit) plus selected team fees (app. $100-125) based on tournament participation. For full details and to register, please see our website: www.oceanstatesoccer.org