Spokane Soccer Club’s (SSC’s) Youth Development Academy is a perfect blend of club training and recreational soccer.  It offers the highest level training in a fun positive atmosphere. 

Unlike any other Recreational programs, SSC’s Youth Development Academy players will have access to Spokane Soccer Club’s training staff and includes goalkeeper training.  For those players that wish for more, we provide them additional training opportunities over and above normal league play.

Our Youth Development Academy is an opportunity for players to take the next step to competitive soccer.

Purpose of Program:

• To provide players and coaches the opportunity to get club level training in a fun, positive environment at a low cost
• Spokane Soccer Club is dedicated to develop and continually grow the talent and enthusiasm for youth soccer 
• Educate players, coaches and parents about youth soccer 
• Provide age appropriate training to the players and coaches involved

Participants:

• Any U6/10 player wishing to continue to develop their soccer skills in a fun, positive atmosphere

How to Register:

• Register at www.spokanesoccerclub.com find the registration link on the left and register for the Youth Development program.
• Registration begins May 1st

• Where will the games be played? -- All league games will be played at schools in the Spokane Valley or at Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex. If SpVJSA elects to merge leagues with the City, there may be games played outside the Spokane Valley area. 

• Where will practices be? -- The Youth Development program will include both club training and team practices. Weekly Club training will be at Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex and team practices will be determined by the coach.
   
• Who will the Youth Development Academy teams be playing? -- YDA teams will be playing in the SpVJSA Recreational League against SpVJSA recreational teams and the recreational teams of the other clubs.

• What is the season Duration? -- Typical season is eight games in the Fall and six games in the Spring.

• Are there tournaments outside of the season? -- Yes, this may be a possibility based upon what the team and coach would like to do.

Coaches:

• A current U9 coach may bring his entire team to the program and continue to coach the team
• If a coach wishes to pass the team on to the club, SSC will provide the team with a staff coach
• Coach must have at least an "E" license coaching certificate or the ability to attain one within one year. SSC will help with this process
• SSC will work with the coach on developing an age appropriate training program
• SSC will offer continued education for all coaches

Training Staff:

• All training will be under the guidance of SSC Youth Development Director Jason Bellefeuille, certified with a USSF National 'B' license 
• Weekly Club training during the season at Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex
• Weekly goalkeeper training
• Access to Spokane Soccer Club Professional staff
• Coaches education training conducted by a certified USSF National 'A' license
• Learning age appropriate development and training
• Development of character and sportsmanship on and off the field
• Ability for SSC Training Staff to watch games and provide feedback to the coach and players

Club Cost:

1. $95 - is the club cost which includes:

• Club traiining provided by the Youth Development Director Jason Bellefeuille (USSF National B License).  Each player will receive 8 training session in the Fall and 6 session in the Spring

• Discounted (nearly 50% off) Summer and Winter Academy.  One 6 week session in the Summer and two 6 week sessions in the Winter.

• Keeper training in the Fall (8 sessions) and Spring (6 sessions)

• Club sweatshirt or 2 jersey's (dependant up team and league placement)

• Any coach the joins the program will also get be able to attend our monthy coaching education sessions

Cost Analysis:

• Each player will be paying roughly less than $4 an hour to play and participate! One of the most cost effective, affordable, highest level of coaching and training staff, life learning, team building, competitive, and FUN way for a child to play a sport!

Questions:

• Is there any hidden cost for this program? -- SSC’s YDA program fees all club training. The only extra costs are from optional activities such as indoor soccer, futsal, summer/winter academy training and tournaments.

• Is there any type of financial assistance available? -- Soccerships are available on a limited basis, based upon qualifying need. 

• For any additional questions please contact Spokane Soccer Club’s Youth Development Director Jason Bellefeuille jason@spokanesoccerclub.com