EMFC U10 Academy
Program Philosophy
EMFC offers a U10 year-round program in order to train players for a successful entrance into EMFC's competitive program at U11. The annual program includes five modules and begins with the early summer skills academy module in May/June, includes a summer module and two summer tournaments, a fall module and league play, winter foot skills module, and spring module and league play. All league play will be in an 8 v 8 format. Players in this program will also receive their OYSA player card which enables them to play in summer tournaments.
This is a year round program for those players wanting a higher level of skill building, competition, and commitment than that offered in the Little Metros program. Only U10 players (in fourth grade during 2009 - 2010 school year) can register for this program. Any third graders in 2009-2010 must have permission from Director of Coaching for inclusion in this program. This program will offer room for 10 to 16 players to work with one of our EMFC staff coaches and supervision from the Director of Coaching.
Finn Cronin will coach the boys group and Dean Smith will coach the girls group. Registration for this program will be open from April 15 to May 15 and requires a full one-year financial and time commitment to all five modules. When a team is full, EMFC will try to form another team. EMFC will dedicate a head coach for all 5 modules and help coordinate efforts to play in local leagues and tournaments. Director of Coaching Jürgen Ruckaberle will coordinate, promote, register, oversee, and assist the program. Players wanting to make the full year commitment to join the U10 program will pay a total cost of $550 plus an additional cost for each tournament (approx $50/tournament.)
This fee can be paid off over a five month period if desired.
The 5 U10 Program Modules
- Summer Skills I
- Summer Program
- Fall Program and League Play
- Winter Program
- Spring Program and League Play
Program Details
Summer Skills I + Tournament (May 18 - June 19)
This module runs from mid-May through mid-June and includes participation in the EMFC 3-v-3 Challenge Cup and the KidSports Memorial Day Tournament at Thurston High School.
The KidSports Memorial Day Tournament is an added cost: ~$50.00 and the 3-v-3 Challenge Cup is $25.00 or less.
Training sessions are twice a week for 5 weeks and are conducted by EMFC Head and Staff coaches. The session are 75 minutes in length. (10 sessions - 75min/session)
Summer Program + Tournament (July 5 - Aug 7)
This module runs during the month of July. Training sessions are twice a week for 5 weeks and are conducted by EMFC Head and Staff coaches. The Summer Program includes participation in one Summer Tournament (TBD). (10 sessions - 75min/session)
Participation in a Summer Tournament is an added cost: ~$50.00
Fall Program + League (Sept 14 - Oct 23)
This module runs from early September through the end of October. This is a 6 week modules that includes participation in a local Fall league. This league could involve some travel to Corvallis, Albany and Salem.
Training session are twice a week for 6 weeks and are conducted by EMFC Head and Staff coaches. (12 sessions - 75min/session)
Winter Program (Dec 1 - Jan 31)
The Winter Program runs from early December through January, with time off for the holidays. The main focus of the Winter Program is Foot Skills. There are 10 one hour sessions held indoor and conducted by EMFC Head and Staff coaches. (10 sessions - 60min/session)
There is also an option to participate in the Kick City Winter indoor league. Participation in the Kick City League is not included in the cost of the Winter Program Module.
Spring Program (Mar 16 - May 2)
This module runs from mid-March through April. This is a 6 week program with 2 training session per week conducted by EMFC Head and Staff coaches. The Spring Program includes participation on a local Spring League. This league could involve some travel to Corvallis, Albany and Salem. (12 sessions - 75min/session)
Little Metros
The Little Metros Program will continue to offer four program modules annually for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders, as well as 4th graders who don't want to commit to the U10 year round program. Players can sign up for the any one or combination of the four Little Metros modules.
See the Little Metros website for more details.
Fee Schedule 2008/2009
Player Fees U10 - $595.00
This is a yearly fee that includes all 5 U10 Modules
Includes:
- Early Summer Skills I Module
- Summer Module
- Fall Module and League Play
- Winter Foot Skills Module
- Spring Module and League Play
Additional Tournaments
The U10 Teams will participate in the EMFC 3-v-3 Challenge Cup, the Kidsports Memorial Day Tournament and at least one additional Summer Tournament.
Estimated tournament costs are ~$50.00 per tournament.