MOUNTAIN UNITED S.A. will be continuing our ACADEMY Mustang teams for 10U, 11U, and 12U in Fall 2019  and Spring 2020 Seasons.

TRYOUTS: JUNE 1 @ 9AM—11AM ELAN

ACADEMY - 10U, 11U, & 12U
AGE GROUPS
BOYS: ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, '11
GIRLS: ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, '11

MUSA offer fundraising assistants to it's academy players to work down their club fees.

MUSA’s Academy is a focused and intensive program intended to enhance the ability of players technically, tactically and physically. Our top priority is your child’s development and to maximize their potential as future soccer stars! Every player will benefit from our advanced soccer curriculum in which players will not only be introduced to new skills but also be taught how to master the fundamentals of soccer. Academy teams compete against other club’s top players which provides the highest level of competition possible. MUSA’s Academy is a full year (spring & fall) commitment.

Here are some of the benefits of Academy Soccer vs Recreational play:

Play with other top players who love the game and will challenge each other to always be at their best.

Be a part of a more structured soccer environment specifically designed to support the more serious players.

 
The Academy roster will be completed after tryouts have been held and our coaches have had a chance to evaluate each of the player's strengths. Players who make the team will need to be prepared for the following:

Be ready to commit fully to each training session and be receptive to honest and direct coaching.

Be ready to travel to away games which may include end of the season tournaments.

Be ready to compete for your spot in the starting lineup. Unlike Rec soccer, playing time in academy is not a given. Playing time must be earned during training hard in practice and at home.

Be prepared to represent MUSA as a premier player. MUSA academy players must not only be model athletes but also have excellent sportsmanship. That means having respect for all players, coaches and referees.

 
Full academy costs are below:

 

Club Fees for 2019-2020	Click Here

Must Sign up for Tryouts! Register player by birth year. The registration price will not be billed unless player makes the team. MUSA has a new payment schedule. See the Clubs Fees.

For more details on Academy Soccer check out our FAQs page or contact us with your questions at [email protected]

 

Uniforms
Mountain United S.A. requires all new players to purchase a uniform kit. The club may change uniform styles from year to year. Uniform Kits are ordered by Academy Coordinator. Kits are valued at $110 value and are included in the registration pricing.

A typical uniform kit includes:

Two jerseys (home, away)

One pair of shorts

One pairs of socks

One practice shirt

Communication
Your first contact for any questions is your Academy Coordinator. They should be familiar with how Mountain United operates and can help resolve any issue. If you have coaching issues, please contact your coach.

Topics by Role
Academy Coordinator - Academy Staff Page
· What is going on?
· Where can I find information?
· What is Academy/Select?
· When are we playing?
· How do I order a uniform?
· Who can I contact for_____?

Academy Coach - Academy Staff Page
· Training
· Player interaction
· Role on team
· Player attitude
· Playing time

FAQ about Academy Program

What age groups does Academy soccer apply to?
Academy is from age  U9 to U12

Is Academy soccer that different from Recreational soccer?
Yes. Expectations for the players in Academy soccer are much higher. There will be two  90 minutes practices per week and one or two games per weekend. In Recreational soccer, players are placed on a team on a first-come, first served basis, regardless of ability level. Academy players are selected via ability, experience, and proven commitment level.

How many practices per week?
There will be 2-3 practices a week depending on the situation and the coach. There may be more practices during preseason or before tournaments.

How long is practice?
Practices will be 1.5 hrs. 

What is the farthest they will travel for a game?
The farthest we’ll be traveling is the Atlanta area, usually the north side.

Do players carpool to games?
We encourage parents and players to ride share, but MUSA does not provide transportation.

If a player cannot attend a particular tournament, do we still have to pay?
Yes. It is club policy that the tournament fees are divided equally between all rostered players for that team, regardless of whether the player can make the tournament or not.

How much playing time will my son/daughter get?
Playing time will be affected by performance, ability, effort, and commitment, both at practice and in games. This is the coaches decision.

Which fields will practice be at?
Location of the practices will likely be at Elan in the fall.