Junior Academy is designed to be fun and interactive. We utilize unique games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. Our goal is to cultivate a love of the game at an early age.
For players 3 to 5 years old!
Senior Academy while similar to the Junior Academy with the use of fun games focuses on the individual skills, and introducing small sided games. The Senior Academy helps prepare players for healthy competition at older age groups.
For players 6 to 8 years old!
SMALL-SIDED GAMES CHART
Small-sided standards are youth games played with less than 11 players on each team. Playing with less players on the field means that players are constantly involved in play and provided with more opportunities for touches on the ball and overall player development. Not only are there fewer players, but small-sided games also use smaller fields, goals and balls, shorter game times and some different rules to optimize the game for younger players.
Academy Soccer: A Foundational Philosophy
Academy soccer at its core is built on the joy that comes from the game. It is made to be enjoyable and fun. Players are encouraged to work hard, play fairly, enjoy the process of achieving individual ball mastery, practice with imagination and creativity without fear. They also need to learn to cooperate with teammates in practice and game scenarios whilst respecting opponents and officials.
Each level gradually increases the emphasis of these elements. Our youngest academy groups are building skills through fun games that focus on a new concept each week. Our older groups are building toward developing individually while working as a team in a more game like and tactical focused training.
Players should be competitive but understand that development is placed above winning during the academy stages. Our staff works to ensure players don’t fear failure, but instead use it as a platform to build up players into strong, confident players and people.
We are excited you want to learn more about our Academy Programs! Please check your email for further instructions.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIRST WEEK OF PRACTICE, Before Said Time Refunds Are Issued at The Commissioners Discretion
Illya Topovich
Director of Coaching
Coach Topovich has devoted his evenings and weekends to youth soccer. His passion is helping youth soccer players find their love for soccer, while developing them to their fullest potential.
Coach Illya Topovich has been with the LOUYAA soccer program for 21 years and the Alliance SC program for 13 years.
Coach Topovich loves being a part of LOUYAA Alliance’s soccer program, coaching multiple age groups at all levels. He has coached U4-U18 at the Academy, Recreational and Club Travel level as well as mentored various coaches throughout the years. Coach Topovich currently holds his National C License.
Coach Topovich is the Clubs Director Of Coaching, he trains and recruits new Club, Academy & Recreational Coaches while mentoring and guiding existing Coaches.