The Dexter Soccer Club Academy
The Dexter Soccer Academy was created to teach young emerging soccer players the skills and techniques
necessary to be successful in the world’s greatest game. As a part of the academy, players learn to develop
technical skill in a fun and instructional environment. Players then use these skills in localized friendly
matches because the game is the greatest teacher of all. This program does not emphasize winning or losing
rather, the Dexter Soccer Club Academy program stresses individual player development and a love of playing
the game called soccer.
Academy CalendarAugust 26, 2007 - October 28, 2007 Outdoor training and outdoor game seasonNovember 2007 - December 2007 Off Season (no club sponsored play) January 2008 - February 2008 Optional Indoor Soccer Play February 24, 2008 - March 23, 2008 Sunday indoor Academy skills training April 15, 2008 - June 10, 2008 Outdoor training and outdoor game Academy Training PlansFall Practice Plan 1Fall Practice Plan 2 Fall Practice Plan 3 Fall Practice Plan 4 Fall Practice Plan 5 Fall/Spring Outdoor Training & Outdoor SeasonAcademy players practice twice per week and then play a friendly game against other academy teams from Dexter, Ann Arbor, and local surrounding communities.Format: • One practice per week will be conducted by the DSC Director of Academy Training for all U7/U8-U9 players. Team coaches will attend these sessions and parents are encouraged to attend as well. All academy practice sessions will run 1 hour and 25 minutes for U7/U8 players and 1.5 hours for U9 players. Dates and times are published prior to the start of the season and dates can be found to the right of this page for the up coming season. • One practice per week will be conducted by team coaches for their teams. Coaches will arrange practice times and locations prior to the start of the season and then provide their teams with this information. • 1 game per week may be scheduled for academy play. Academy teams will play games against other Dexter Soccer Club Academy teams as well as other academy teams from local clubs such as Ann Arbor Soccer Blast, Ann Arbor United, or Ann Arbor Arsenal. Indoor Academy PlayIndoor soccer play is highly recommended for academy players during the winter months to help keep them connected to the ball. Teams will be formed and registered toward the end of the fall outdoor season. Details will be given to academy players and parents as they become available.Indoor Academy TrainingThe academy players will have four consecutive indoor skills trainings at Mill Creek Gym. These sessions will feature technical skills training with small-sided games to help players get ready for the outdoor season. There is no additional charge for these trainings as they were covered in academy registration fees. The dates of these trainings are as follows:February 24, 2008 1:10-2:25 for U7/U8 and 2:30-3:45 for U9 March 2, 2008 1:10-2:25 for U7/U8 and 2:30-3:45 for U9 March 9, 2008 1:10-2:25 for U7/U8 and 2:30-3:45 for U9 March 16, 2008 1:10-2:25 for U7/U8 and 2:30-3:45 for U9 New This YEAR - Dexter United11 DSC players have joined the U9 Dexter United team that will play in the WSSL League select division this season. In all they will play 8 games against competitive teams. |
Special Practice/Field Notices:Coaches - Please limit training on game fields. Game fields should only be used for training when working on tactics. Small games and drills can be done next to fields using cones or corner flagsCalendarClick here for team and field schedules. Spring 2008 Academy Skill Training on Monday Evenings at Mill Creek. All U8 and U9 coaches and players must attend.
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