Academy Developmental

Ages: U9 through U11
Season Runs: Spring: April - June / Fall: August - October

Registration

Most age groups for Fall 2010 are almost full -- please call 600-8146 if you are interested in our Fall Program

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO REGISTER SUCCESSFULLY

Please note: U9 will NOT be traveling to a tournament.  U10 through U14 tournament fees are included in the registration fee

Players must register FIRSTwith the Bozeman Blitzz Club Registration 2010/11 and then the Academy program through the links below.  You must return to this page and click on the registration link for it to work properly.  Also, each child must have their own unique account in Gotsoccer.

Fees for FALL 2010 U10 through U14 : early fee: $235 plus $50 club registration, after August 1 fee is $260 plus $50 club registration
Fees for FALL 2010 U9: early fee: $150 plus $50 club registration, after August 1 fee is $175 plus $50 club registration

AGE CHART
(click link below)

FALL ACADEMY 2010 U9 REGISTRATION
FALL ACADEMY 2010 U10 through U14 REGISTRATION
Bozeman Blitzz Club Registration 2010/11
AGE CHART for 2010/2011 seasonal year
Scholarship application

Announcements

Fall Academy at Bronken Fields August 23-29, at SMS fields Aug 30-Oct 2

FALL ACADEMY AND TEAM TRAINING
AUGUST 23 - OCTOBER 2 4:30-6pm
LOCATION: SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRACTICE DAYS: GIRLS - MONDAY/WEDNESDAY; BOYS - TUESDAY/THURSDAY
SATURDAY SCRIMMAGES
SCHEDULES TBD

Spring Survey 2010

Program Overview

The Academy Developmental Program helps children ages U9-U12 shift from recreational to more competitive play, with an emphasis on teaching players fundamental individual skills. The goal of this program is to provide a high level of coaching, focus on individual techniques, and minimize the cost of traveling.  While most games will be held in Bozeman, teams still travel to games and tournaments approximately once a month.

The largest overwhelming problem with youth soccer players coming from Montana is they do not understand the basic techniques needed to play the game. As a result, soccer teams coming from Montana rely on pure athleticism to win games and the soccer on display is as exciting in quality as watching paint dry! The reason why Montana soccer is behind the rest of the country is simple; we are more focused on winning at the youngest age groups than learning how to play the game. While competition and winning are important, there is a difference between the two. Competition is the process of playing, and winning is merely the outcome. Competition is vital to a player's development, albeit winning does not need to be a focus until a later stage of life.

More information on the Academy Developmental Program.
Academy Book

Coaches

Complete listing of coaches

Team Managers

Team Managers for Academy will be listed with the coaches for each age group.

Complete listing of managers

Schedules

Fall Academy & Team Training 2010 Schedule