Barrington Soccer Academy

Barrington Youth Soccer ‘s Youth Academy

Designed for players with a desire to improve their skills and knowledge, the academy is open to motivated players in the U8, U9, U10 & U12 age levels who anticipate playing travel soccer. New for 2009-2010 is our move to the newly renovated Sherwood Soccer Complex which feature turf fields for the "feel of playing on grass".

Purpose
For many years soccer clubs around the world have used academy programs to develop their future players.  By overseeing player development at the younger ages clubs are able to ensure the quality and effectiveness of a player’s training. The Barrington Soccer Club has established an academy to provide motivated players in the U8, U9, U10 and U12 age levels (8/1/97 - 7/31/2003) with a high quality development program that will hone their technical skills and prepare them to play competitive soccer at the club level.  It is anticipated that most, if not all, players who participate in the academy will go on to play for Barrington Soccer Club or other travel club programs. 

Philosophy
Soccer is a team game that places great demands on each player’s skills.  Developing those individual skills in young players is the primary goal of the academy.  Professional soccer coaches know that the ages 8 to 11 are the most impressionable.  This is the critical time to focus on developing good habits and proper technique.  Only when basic ball skills are mastered and comfort with the ball under pressure is achieved will a player release his/her potential. 

Approach
The academy’s approach is to move players successfully along a player development continuum using structured lesson plans and small-sided games in a fun, but focused, environment.  Our coaching staff includes only soccer professionals.  All coaches involved in the academy are advanced licensed coaches with years of experience coaching and developing youth players. 

Coaching Staff
Scott Cannon, Academy Director – Scott is an exceptionally qualified soccer professional that has enjoyed significant success as a player, coach, and director of coaching (DOC). A former division one player at the University of Evansville, Scott earned all-American honors in his senior year during which he led his team to a final-four appearance.  He went on to enjoy a ten-year professional career.  Scott holds a USSF B License, a USSF National Youth License, and a NSCAA Advanced Coaching Diploma.  He’s coached youth players for over twenty years and is currently the DOC at Black Watch Premier and Barrington Youth Soccer.

Alex Green, Lead Instructor - Alex oversees Challenger’s Club Training Program in the Northeast, he has coaching experience with the Scottish Football Association and graduated with an Honors Degree in Sports Development. He holds a UEFA B License and is serving as head coach for St. Rays High School and Barrington’s U14 boy's teams.

Staff Coaches – All coaches involved in the academy are advanced-licensed coaches with collegiate or professional level playing experience.

Facility
Sherwood Ultra Sports Complex, Route 6, Seekonk, MA

Session Structure
The academy schedule consists of two 8-week sessions.  Each training session will last 60 minutes.

Fees
Each 8-week session costs $150.  The cost for both sessions (paid in advance) is $275

Note: To be covered by insurance the player must have participated in BYSA’s or another association’s fall house league program.  Otherwise an additional one-time charge of $10 applies.

Registration
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Program Date & Times

Session One

Session Two

Questions & Information

Contact: Willie Gempp, Club Director, (401) 247-4242, w.gempp@barringtonsoccer-ri.org Website: www.barringtonsoccer-ri.org