The Rockledge Soccer Club offers a true Academy program. The philosophy of the Academy program revolves around a nationally recognized curriculum taught by nationally certified coaches open to any child without a tryout or selection process. The Rockledge Soccer Club Academy Program focuses on player development within an environment that fosters a child’s love for the game. Team results are not an emphasis for this age group. The curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities that are educational and fun. Our program is based on US Youth Soccer's National Youth License and US Soccer's Best Practices for player development.


 

SPRING 2012 SEASON CALENDAR ... U5 - U8

  • February 29 - Practices start for U7s and U8s (Parent's Meeting)
  • March 2 - Practices start for U5s and U6s (Parent's Meeting)
  • March 10 - Game Weekend #1
  • March 17 - Game Weekend #2 (Picture Day)
  • March 24 - NO GAMES ... SPRING BREAK
  • March 31 - Game Weekend #3
  • April 7 - NO GAMES ... EASTER WEEKEND
  • April 14 - Game Weekend #4
  • April 21 - Game Weekend #5
  • April 28 - Game Weekend #6
  • May 5 - Game Weekend #7
  • May 12 - Game Weekend #8 & End of Season Party

 

If you are interested in coaching U5-U8, please contact Carrie Terrill at carrierrill9@aol.com

SPRING 2012 SEASON CALENDAR ... U9 - U10

  • February 21 - Practices start for U9s and U10s
  • March 3 - Game Weekend #1
  • March 10 - Game Weekend #2
  • March 17 - Game Weekend #3 (Picture Day)
  • March 24 - NO GAMES ... SPRING BREAK
  • March 31 - Game Weekend #4
  • April 7 - NO GAMES ... EASTER WEEKEND
  • April 14 - Game Weekend #5
  • April 21 - Game Weekend #6
  • April 28 - Game Weekend #7
  • May 5 - NO GAMES
  • May 12 - Game Weekend #8

 

If you are interested in coaching U9/10 boys, please contact Carrie Terrill at carrierrill9@aol.com. If you are interested in coaching U9/10 girls, please contact Kevin Smith at shuttleboy65@gmail.com.

 

GAMES

 

All U5-U8 games start Saturday, March 10th. All U9/10 games start Saturday, March 3rd. All U5 - U8 games will be played at the Community Park of Rockledge at the times listed below.

 

  • U5 - Saturdays at 9:00am
  • U6 - Saturdays at 10:00am
  • U7 - Saturdays at 11:00am
  • U8 - Saturdays at 12:00pm

 

Games for the U9/10 players will be organized through the Brevard Youth Soccer League. The majority of the games will be played at the Community Park of Rockledge. A schedule will be available in late February.

 

PRACTICES

 

All practices will be held at the Community Park of Rockledge. Practices for U5/U6 players begin Friday, March 2, 2012. Practices for U7/8 players begin Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Practices for U9/U10 players begin Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

 

  • U5 - Every Friday from 5:30p - 6:15p
  • U6 - Every Friday from 6:15p - 7:00p
  • U7 - Every Wednesday from 5:30p - 6:30p
  • U8 - Every Wednesday from 6:30p - 7:30p
  • U9/10 - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30p - 6:45

 

Please arrive a little early - your child will benefit much more by participating in the entire session. Practices will start promptly at the specified times. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay during the practice session.

 

Please walk you player over to the field and check them in with a club representative. At the end of the session, you will need to check out your child. The children will not be allowed to run to waiting cars in the parking lot.

 

WHAT IS THE ACADEMY PROGRAM?

 

Building on the success of our first two and a half years of the Youth Development Program (YDP), the Academy Program will continue to focus on player development and love of the game. Players will continue to train together by age group under US Youth Soccer nationally licensed coaches. Please watch the video below for more info.

 

 

EQUIPMENT

 

Every players needs his or her own soccer ball with their name on it. U5 through U8 players need a size 3 ball and U9/10 players need a size 4 ball. Every player also needs shin guards worn inside their soccer socks. Appropriate athletic clothing is also needed. Tight fitting clothing should be avoided. Soccer cleats are strongly suggested. Jewelry may not be worn during practices or games. And please make sure your child has enough water to drink during practices and games.

 

 

 

 

U5-U8 Academy Director

Carrie Terrill
* Florida Youth Soccer Coaching Staff
* NSCAA Goalkeeping II
* NSCAA Premier Diploma
Email: carrieterrill9@aol.com

 

U9-U10 Girls' Director

Kevin Smith
* NSCAA Youth IV
* NSCAA Goalkeeping I
* USSF National Youth License
* USSF C License
Email: shuttleboy65@gmail.com

 

U9-U10 Boys' Director

Carrie Terrill
* Florida Youth Soccer Coaching Staff
* NSCAA Goalkeeping II
* NSCAA Premier Diploma
Email: carrieterrill9@aol.com

 

 

Best Practices for Coaching Soccer in the United States

 

VISION - Youth Soccer in America... How Do We Measure Success?

 

Youth Development Program Frequently Asked Questions