Academy

Our U8 through U11 Academy Program is an alternative to the traditional recreational and select (traveling) team programs and offers the opportunity for advanced development of the young soccer player. This program is a league for boys and girls ages 8-11 years old.

Academy soccer emphasizes maximum development of individual skills and provides the opportunity to apply those skills in a competitive environment. Young players with commitment, skills and attitude will find Academy Soccer to be a good introduction to TSC Competitive program.

Team training occurs twice weekly with games on weekends. Additional training opportunities along with speed, strength and agility training will be offered. The Academy teams will participate in 2-3 tournaments per season.

No, our Academy programs play from August through May, however, we understand players may play alternative sports in the winter also.

All teams are trained by appropriately licensed, professional Club coaches to provide the players with the best possible foundation of skills and knowledge of the game.

Throughout the season, games will be played against other TSC Academy teams and against other local clubs’ Academy teams.

TSC Academy age groups will be based on a player’s birth year, per US Soccer guidelines.

Evaluations for Academy teams are held according to the state soccer calendar, usually in late May. Recreational players, and players who are not registered with any other club in Tennessee, can join Tennessee Soccer Club at any time during the year.