U13-U19 ELITE ACADEMY & SELECT

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

Curriculum

SL Benfica academy curriculum

Environment

Competitive, professional and safe

Technical Development

Advanced technical skills

Game Development

Complex tactical execution and style-of-play

Tactical Thinking

High focus on decision making and versatility

Mental Training

Development of mental strength and health

2023/24 BIRTH YEAR CHART

Under 13

Born in 2012

Under 14

Born in 2011

Under 15

Born in 2010

Under 16

Born in 2009

Under 17

Born in 2008

Under 18-19

Born in 2007 / 2006

U13-U19 PROGRAM

Season Commitment

U13-U14: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

U15-U19: Fall 2024

Training

3 team training sessions per week

Extra Training

Futsal training incorporated as needed

Coaching

Dedicated licensed coach and mentor

Resources

Veo game recordings for home/away games

CLUB LEAGUES

Elite Academy League

New Southeast Conference

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National League

USYS Piedmont Conference

Georgia Premier League

USYS State League

Championship

Georgia Soccer Local League

GAME STRUCTURE

11v11

U13-U19
Home & Away

Travel

Up to 8 hours away including overnight trips

Showcases

Showcase participation to maximize college recruitment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Teams are separated into boys and girls teams. A singular girl can play on a boys team. A singular boy cannot play on a girls team.

U13-U19 participation is a 1 year commitment which includes 1 fall season and 1 spring season. U15-U19 teams only play 1 fall season. U15-U16 teams may have the option to play a friendly season in the spring.

Players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, performance, and commitment level.

Each team is required to participate in at least 1 pre-season and 1 post-season tournament. Tournament fees are separate and handled internally by each Team Manager. Please visit our tournaments page for more details.

Playing time is determined by performance, ability, effort and commitment, both at training and in games. This is a coaching staff decision.

Players are expected to attend every training session and every game. If a player cannot attend, the coach and team manager must be notified with as much advance notice as possible.

Please visit our uniforms page for more information.

Our policy prohibits staff members from communicating specific information about a child or team to any individual not listed in the child’s registration information.

2024/2025 Club Tuition

FC Sudamerica has written codes of conduct for players and parents. View club guidelines page for more information.

FC Sudamerica is the proud Technical Partner of Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

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