Cincinnati Development Academy Development Academy Information Packet

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1 Cincinnati Development Academy Development Academy Information Packet

2 ABOUT CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY The Cincinnati Development Academy is excited to kick off the first season as part of the US Soccer Girls Development Academy in the Fall of The US Soccer Development Academy will be the top program for girls soccer in the country and will serve as the primary pathway to the Youth National Teams, while also helping players best prepare themselves for college soccer. The Development Academy s Key Principles center on more training (min. 4x sessions/week), less total games, more meaningful competition, international rules/standards, and better coaching + accountability over a 10-month season in one soccer environment. WHY DID CUP AND KHA COME TOGETHER? Cincinnati United and Kings Hammer wanted to create the most competitive environment for elite players in Cincinnati. We felt that two clubs aligned in vision and philosophies could come together at the highest level to bring something great to the city!

3 CDA STRUCTURE CDA is comprised of ten teams. Six of these teams will compete in USYS/US Club and four of these teams will compete in the US Soccer Development Academy in the following age groups.

4 WHAT DOES THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE? Regular Season Conference Games The Development Academy will feature more than 68 of the top clubs in the country. These clubs come from US Youth Soccer and the National League, the ECNL, US Club Soccer, and other competitive environments. Cincinnati Development Academy will be part of the Mid-America conference. Teams in this conference will come from Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, and Indiana. We anticipate there will be more neighboring states included in this conference to grow the quality of competition. The DA will have around games throughout the 10-month season, where half of these games will be home games played in Cincinnati. These games will be evenly distributed through these 10 months so there is a major focus on quality weekly training to prepare for the weekend matches. With this game distribution, it will allow players proper rest and recovery breaks. This is very similar to the travel for regional competition all other clubs in this area currently face.

5 Showcases/College Coaches The DA will also feature three showcases throughout the year, allowing player exposure to US National team scouts and college coaches in a showcase format. The Winter Showcase will be held in early December in Florida. The Spring and Summer Showcase (June) locations are still being finalized. Along with the Showcases, the depth of talent inside the Development Academy will lead to college coaches coming to watch these high-level regular season matches. We have spoken to many college coaches across all levels of play they are excited about the DA. Competition Rules and Player Pool The Development Academy requires all ages play 11v11, game-day rosters have maximum of 18 players, and all players must start 25% of games.

6 CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY STAFF The Cincinnati Development Academy is proud of the highly certified and extremely professional management team assembled to lead its players. Technical Director Bobby Puppione Goalkeeper Director/Staff Coach Chris Black Staff Coach Kurt Fischer Staff Coach Fred Oduyoye Academy Director Tiffany Roberts Staff Coach David Robertson Staff Coach Kim Scheper Staff Coach Simon Wigley

7 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TEAM INFORMATION U19: 1999/2000 Co-Head Coach: Tiffany Roberts/David Robertson Staff Coaches: Bobby Puppione, Simon Wigley, Kim Scheper GK Director: Chris Black Projected Schedule: US Soccer Development Academy League + Fall/Spring Showcases, Year-Round Customized Strength & Injury Prevention Program, Individual Development Plans, US Soccer Scouted Training/Matches/Events, Periodized Training Cycles, Elite Training Matches, Unparalleled College Exposure & Recruiting Assistance. U17: 2001/2002 Head Coach: Bobby Puppione Asst. Coach: Chris Black Staff Coaches: Tiffany Roberts, David Robertson, Kim Scheper GK Director: Chris Black Projected Schedule: US Soccer Development Academy League, Fall/Winter/Spring Showcases & US Soccer Playoffs/National Championships, Year-Round Customized Strength & Injury Prevention Program, Individual Development Plans, US Soccer Scouted Training/Matches/Events, Periodized Training Cycles, Elite Training Matches, Unparalleled College Exposure & Recruiting Assistance.

8 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TEAM INFORMATION U15: 2003 Head Coach: Tiffany Roberts Asst. Coach: David Robertson Staff Coaches: Bobby Puppione, Fred Oduyoye, Kim Scheper, Kurt Fischer GK Director: Chris Black Projected Schedule: US Soccer Development Academy League, Fall/Winter/Spring Showcases & US Soccer Playoffs/National Championships, Year-Round Customized Strength & Injury Prevention Program, Individual Development Plans, US Soccer Scouted Training/Matches/Events, Periodized Training Cycles, Elite Training Matches, Unparalleled College Exposure & Recruiting Assistance. U14: 2004 Head Coach: Bobby Puppione Asst. Coach: TBD Staff Coaches: Tiffany Roberts, David Robertson, Kim Scheper, Kurt Fischer, Simon Wigley GK Director: Chris Black Projected Schedule: US Soccer Development Academy League, Winter/Spring Showcases & US Soccer Playoffs/National Championships, Year-Round Customized Strength & Injury Prevention Program, Individual Development Plans, US Soccer Scouted Training/Matches/Events, Periodized Training Cycles, Elite Training Matches, Unparalleled College Exposure & Recruiting Assistance.

9 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY FEE STRUCTURE AGE Player Fee Training Description 2004 $2500 Development Academy 2003 $2500 Development Academy $2500 Development Academy $2500 Development Academy CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY FEES INCLUDE These fees include the Development Academy 10-month programming which requires 4x/week training, video analysis, nutrition education, in season speed/agility, referees, event fees, college recruiting, and facility rentals. It also includes game day uniform kits (approximate value $250). It does not include travel or additional team training gear purchases. This fee has no traditional team fees associated.

10 CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT ACADEMYT CLUB PAYMENT INFORMATION Cincinnati Development Academy is a non-profit organization. Our fees are set to balance the growth of our soccer club with the needs of our soccer-athletes and families. CDA Fees are based on a full soccer year. Fall Season: Aug-Oct Winter I Season: Nov-Dec Winter II Season: Feb-Mar Spring Season: April May Families have 2 options when making a Cincinnati Development Academy fee payment after the deposit has been paid: 1) Full payment of balance. 2) AUTO payment of installments using online payment system. When Are My Fees Due? The fees are broken down into separate payments to ease the financial burden. Required Deposit due within 48 hours of position acceptance o Acceptance - $400 Six Installments due on the following dates: o June 15- $350 o August 15- $350 o October 15- $350 o February 15- $350 o March 15- $350 o April 15- $350

11 What happens if I can t make my installment payment(s)? Please let us know! The sooner we know, the sooner we can help you by making alternate arrangements. Other Payment Information The deposit is required to hold a soccer-athlete s spot. Failure to pay this deposit will result in the spot being offered to another soccer-athlete. ALL FEES are NON- REFUNDABLE once paid. In the event of a season ending injury, fees will be prorated against the remaining season and credited towards the next year s fees. A scholarship to assist with a portion of the club fees may be available based on financial need. The scholarship application will be located on the cincyda.com website. Please be sure to fill it out completely - leaving questions blank will delay the process. Scholarships are limited so they are handled on a first come, first served basis. Do not delay in sending in your request for a scholarship. Applicants must pay the initial club fee/deposit in order to be considered for a scholarship. TEAM UNIFORMS All Cincinnati Development Academy uniforms are purchased through our supplier, Soccer Village. It is the individual s / team s responsibility to have orders placed and paid for by the deadline. All players must purchase the required gear set by the Cincinnati Development Academy. Uniform purchases are nonrefundable by the club. Complete information can be found at click on Uniforms link.