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Academy

REGISTRATION FOR spring 2025 is open

Availability is dependent on spots open on existing teams, or the creation of whole teams.

Fall seasons begin in September and go until early November.

Spring seasons begin in April and end in early June.

Financial Aid is available

Refund Policy

The Next Step in Development

Birth Years 2015 (10U) and 2016 (9U) for the 2024-2025 league year. We may also form a 2017 (8U) team.

The Academy program begins the transition towards more competitive play in Phase 2 of our Player Development Framework. Players range from beginners to those with prior experience. Our staff aligns players to receive specific training that meets their current abilities. We believe that allowing players to train with "like-minded" peers enhances the soccer experience for everyone involved. Teams are generally split between boys and girls.

All players have opportunities to receive additional training in both winter and summer months through our winter and summer training programs, specialized training days with our Director of Player Development, and can participate in our free community futsal program.

Evaluation Sessions

All Academy players are encouraged to attend evaluation sessions during the summer months. These sessions are optional, but we encourage all players to participate whenever they can. It is important to note that these sessions are not formal tryouts, but rather an opportunity for our coaching staff to observe players' skills, competitive readiness, etc., while providing incoming 9U players the opportunity to learn the 7v7 game format that they will be using this upcoming year. We believe that this is the best way to ensure that each player is placed on a team that is the right fit for them. 

These sessions will take place as follows at Wyndham Hills Park/Horizon Elementary School. You do not need to sign up for anything, just come out and play.

Monday, July 22nd, 6-7pm

Wednesday, July 24th, 6-7pm

Monday, July 29th, 6-7pm

Wednesday, July 31st, 6-7pm

Teams are formed based on feedback from Coaches and/or what we see in players during evaluation sessions. 

  • 1st team: Red
  • 2nd team: White
  • 3rd team: Gray
  • Spring-only teams are given color names based on the next one available. It is not indicative of their level.

FALL-ONLY

This option will put players on a waitlist. If we have enough players to make a full roster and have a coach to fill in, we will be able to form the team, and move you off of the waitlist.

Depending on numbers, this may be a coed and multi age group.

SPRING-ONLY

We offer a spring-only option, but there must be enough players to form a team. These teams generally include new players that are joining for spring and 8U players from fall that want to move up to 9U. Teams may be coed based on the number of players that sign up.  Any players who are waitlisted will be assigned to teams as roster spots become available. 

What to expect

Team Formation Based on recommendations from Junior Academy Coaches and performance during evaluation sessions held each summer
Coaching A mix of volunteer Coaches and licensed professional Coaches, assisted by volunteers or aspiring Coaches they are mentoring.
Practices Two per week, generally either Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays
Games 8 per season, 4 home and 4 away around Dane County
Competition MAYSA
Tournaments 9U/10U: 1 included each season (2 total for the year)
If it is determined that a team needs to participate in an additional tournament to further their development, we may place them in another tournament with the participants sharing the cost.

Fees includes the cost for tournaments, league fees, referees fees, coaching, etc. No refunds will be given for missed tournaments. Payment plans are available.

Uniforms are purchased from Soccer.com at an additional cost on a two-year cycle (cost round $130). Current uniforms can be worn through spring 2026.

Fees

Season 2024-2025 Fees
Full Season (Fall and Spring) $500
Single Season (Fall Only OR Spring Only) $250