U9-U12 JUNIOR ACADEMY

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

Curriculum

SL Benfica academy curriculum

Environment

Competitive, professional and safe

Technical Development

Focus on strong ball control and skills

Game Development

Introduction to game tactics and formations

Tactical Thinking

Development of decision making and soccer IQ

2023/24 BIRTH YEAR CHART

Under 9

Born in 2015 and 2016

Under 10

Born in 2014

Under 11

Born in 2013

Under 12

Born in 2012

U9-U12 PROGRAM

Season Commitment

Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Training

3 team training sessions per week

Extra Training

Futsal training incorporated as needed

Coaching

Dedicated licensed coach and mentor

Resources

Game recordings available for home games

GAME STRUCTURE

7v7

U9-U10
Home & Away

9v9

U11-U12
Home & Away

Travel

Up to 1 .5 hours from Cumming, GA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GENDERS

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.

COMMITMENT

U9-U12 participation is a 1 year commitment which includes 1 fall season and 1 spring season.

MOVING PLAYERS

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

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

ATTENDANCE

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.

UNIFORM & FAN WEAR

Please visit our uniforms page for more information.

PRIVACY

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.