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2024 Spring Outdoor Academy:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ESC PRE ACADEMY (2018'S) (Registration is CLOSED)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ESC ACADEMY (2014'S - 2017'S) (Registration is CLOSED)

All Players born in 2014 to 2017 will register for ESC Academy. Once evaluations have taken place and teams formed then players will be moved into ESC Elite Academy if needed.

(BOTH REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW ESC ACADEMY TIER STRUCTURE

Registration information for upcoming Season 

Registration opens:  January 1st

Registration Deadline:  February 18th

Late Registration:  February 18th - March 24th 

Practices Begin:                 Week of February 19th

Games Begin:                      February 23rd

Spring Academy registration is a 3 month commitment. 

There are 2 payment options available: (There is a $3 software fee for Got Soccer)

1. Paid in Full:

ESC Pre-Academy (2018's ONLY) Cost is $385. This total includes the following:

  • $175 for Spring registration (Cost includes Field Usage fee)

  • $210 for March-May monthly fees ($70 per month)

ESC Academy - Cost is $415. This total includes the following:

  • $175 for Spring registration (Cost includes Field Usage fee)

  • $240 for March-May monthly fees ($80 per month)

ESC Elite Academy - Cost is $445. This total includes the following:

  • $175 for Spring registration (Cost includes Field Usage fee)

  • $270 for March-May monthly fees ($90 per month)

2. Monthly Plan:

ESC Pre-Academy (2018's ONLY) Cost is Initial Payment $175, 3 Monthly Payments of $70 (Drafted on the 15th of each month from March to May.  Total amount of $285 which includes

  • $175 for Spring registration (Cost includes Field Usage fee)

  • $210 for March-May monthly fees ($70 per month)

ESC Academy - Cost is Initial Payment $175, 3 Monthly Payments of $80 (Drafted on the 15th of each month from March to May. Total amount of $315. Which includes

  • $175 for Spring registration (Cost includes Field Usage fee)

  • $240 for March-May monthly fees ($80 per month)

ESC Elite Academy - Cost is Initial Payment $175, 3 Monthly Payments of $90 (Drafted on the 15th of each month from March to May. Total amount of $345. This includes

  • $175 for Spring registration (Cost includes Field Usage fee)

  • $270 for March-May monthly fees ($90 per month)

Academy is split into 4 Seasons:

  • Fall (Outdoor) - August 7th - November 12th

  • Winter 1 (Outdoor and Indoor) - November 6th - December 15th

  • Winter 2 (Indoor) - January 8th - February 16th

  • Spring (Outdoor) - February 19th - May 17th

 

If you have any questions with regards to Academy the please contact the Academy Director of Coaches

Boys - Mark Howard - mhoward@okenergyfc.org - (913) 237-0202

Girls - Mitch Sowerby - msowerby94@gmail.com - (918) 863-5094

 

Need help with registration?  Email Gary Boreham at registrar@edmondsoccer.com or call at 405-305-9309


What is Academy?

The ESC Academy program is designed to allow recreational players aged U7-U10 to practice and play with kids of like ability.  This program allows players to be challenged according to their level of ability and to help them develop as soccer players.  It gives players the opportunity to work with experienced ESC staff coaches who have an extensive experience playing and coaching the game.

The focus of the training sessions will be teaching each player the skills necessary to have success in the game.  Players will work with the ball at their feet to make them comfortable with the ball and have the confidence to keep the ball during games.  Each session will lead into small-sided games to teach players how to apply the skills in the game.

The Academy program is also a great tool for preparing players that think they may want to try out for competitive soccer at U11, or just to lay a solid foundation for continued play at the recreational level at U11.

Why Academy?

The Academy is staffed by coaches that are on staff at the Edmond Soccer Club.  Many of these coaches have played at a high level and have attended education courses geared towards soccer coaches.  All coaches in the academy have a minimum of a national D license and many have attainder their National Youth License as well.  (Younger coaches/new coaches may take up to a year to get their D license and are mentored by senior coaches) This will ensure that kids in the Academy program will be taught the necessary skills for playing the game and create good habits that will benefit your child as a player, regardless of what level he or she decides to play from recreational to competitive.  Kids will also get to play in games with kids of equal ability resulting in fewer lopsided games and better level of competition.

Is Academy Competitive?

We train 2 days per week and play a game on Friday, much like other recreational teams.  We keep no standings and remove the pressure to win from the coaches.  This allows coaches to focus on Development.  Any child of any level of ability can participate in the Academy.

Thanks to our Academy Sponsor SSMHealth

Thanks to our Academy Sponsor SSMHealth


Thank you Nelson Landscaping, Academy Sponsor



Academy Format:

2014 & 2015 Age groups   7v7    Will play games in house and around the OKC Metro

2016 & 2017 Age Groups   4v4    Will play games in house and a few around the OKC metro depending on other clubs and teams in the age group.

2018 Age Groups  4V4  Will play games in the ESC Recreational league as well as some in-house games.

Teams will be formed based on ability.  


How are Academy Teams Formed?

Teams will be formed based on ability to provide a competitive environment. 

There will be three evaluation periods throughout the year - 
1. Beginning of the Fall season
2. Beginning of Winter 1
3. Beginning of the Spring season

Once teams have been formed players will stay on that team until the next evaluation period. Coaches will remain in constant communication throughout each season to help improve each evaluation process.

 


Can my child play up an age group in academy?

Yes, on rare occasions, a player may play up an age group.  The player wishing to play up should be technically, physically and emotionally mature enough to make the top team in the age group above.

In order to "play up" the following needs to happen:

1.   A formal request, via email, should be made to the coach in the child's current age group and the Academy Director.  

2.  The coach of the current age group will make a recommendation to the coach a year up.

3.  The child will practice with the "year up" group the first week of the season to be evaluated. 

4.  At the end of the second session, the evaluating coach will make the recommendation to play up, if warranted.  His or her decision will be based on 1-player first 2- team second 3-club third .

5.  If a player is moved up, they will now play and train with said age group.

Note:  No player may play up on a second team the age group above.  In oder to play up, a player must be in the top 5 to 10 of the group a year older..


Can I register for Recreational and Academy in the same season?

Yes. A player can register for both programs. Fees are required for both programs. Here is the 'Dual Registration' policy for club guidelines. 


QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or need assistance uploading the birth certificate, please contact the club registrar at registrar@edmondsoccer.com


For Additional Information, contact:

Mark Howard (Boys) & Mitch Sowerby (Girls), ESC Academy Directors

Phone: 913-237-0202 | 918-863-5094