2016-17 SEASON
INTRODUCTION Elite Soccer Academy SWFL (ESA) is a U.S. Club Soccer affiliated organization. After helping 3 clubs in SWFL over a period of 3 years forming over 40 teams, our Soccer Operations Director John Robinson, ex English Premiership & International soccer player with over 15 years experience, has decided to start his own club. Our philosophy, direction & vision will come from John s vast experience as a players, & with being involved in SWFL. ESA philosophy is to focus mainly on tournament play, and being able to offer the US Club Soccer Of SWFL League where teams play against other local competitive teams, and competing in State Cup. Our approach allows for greater focus on training between tournaments, providing families with more palatable scheduling. JR was the first person to implement this philosophy in the 2015-16 season here in S WF L. Understandably parents & players were concerned on the number of games but as you will see (on the next page) that was not the case. ESA will introduce an Academic requirement component for their older teams, as ESA understands the importance of academics for our players. Ultimately ESA focus is to obtain College Scholarships for our players and develop their soccer skills as well as their leadership qualities that will lead to whatever pathway they choose, in which Elite Soccer Academy have connections in all these areas. ESA have partnered with three major organizations. English Premier League Club, West Ham United as the official partnered club in SWFL, Sports Recruiting USA the worlds leading college recruitment agency and Global image Sports (GIS) who have exclusive partnerships with top European soccer clubs, and provide exclusive soccer tours for their partnered clubs. These partnerships will bring huge opportunities for our players, teams & coaching staff like no other in SWFL. 2015-16 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS The partnership that JR formed with Sports Recruiting USA, eleven out of thirteen high school senior players received a total of over $1,200,000 worth of scholarships, inside of ten months involved within the college program. All these players were not on any college coaches radar prior. No other competitive club within SWFL can offer the college package than we do.. 2015-16 AMOUNT OF GAMES Through the same 37 week program teams had the opportunity to play the following amount of games B-U9 40 B-10 42 B-11 41 B-12 37 B-13 43 BU15/U16 34 B-18 32 G-U9 26 G-U11 24 G-U13 34 ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY SWFL
COLLEGE RECRUITMENT Sports Recruiting USA(SRUSA) are the world s largest college recruitment agency. There organization understands the importance in bringing exposure and opportunities for our players to obtain college scholarships, and the educational part of the college process. SRUSA have been supplying players to colleges for over 8 years. Thus supplying the best structure for our players and parents. In past 13 months that our Soccer Operations Director has worked with SRUSA, we have been able to achieve over $1,5million of scholarships, for players at DIV I, II, III, Junior and NAIA college. Benefits: 1. Our own College Recruitment Director who is fulltime with SRUSA 2. Providing seminars and clinic for all our players 3. Staff and players having great access to college coaches around America. 4. Exclusive college coaches training clinics 5. Opportunities for players profiles, player videos & player marketing through SRUSA database 6. Our own College Showcase Tournament 7. Past 13months that our Soccer Operations Director has worked with SRUSA, we have been able to achieve over $1,5million of scholarships, for players at DIV I, II, III, Junior & NAIA colleges. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP LEAGUE PARTNERSHIP ESA will be the official West Ham United(WHU) North American Academy partnered club. This is a great opportunity to partner with an established English Premiership League. WHU will be moving into the new 70,000 all seated Olympic Stadium & playing in Europe in 2016-17 EPL season. Benefits: 1. Utilize their official WHU Academy curriculum 2. Opportunity to have WHU Academy staff member to visit our club 3. Host official Regional WHU Talent ID Camp attended by official WHU coaches from England 4. Opportunities for players to be invited to WHU National ID Camp & go train at WHU club in England 5. Teams able to have official tours & play against official WHU Academy teams in England 6. Teams able to participate in official WHU Academy Showcase Tournament 7. Coaches available to have official coaching educational tour & work with WHU Academy staff PARTNERED ORGANIZATIONS
EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES Global Image Sports have been in business for over 15 years growing international soccer tours, partnering with professional soccer clubs from the top leagues in the world from the English Premiership, La Liga in Spain, Serie A in Italy, Primeira Liga in Portugal, MLS in America. GIS then strategically look at clubs & give these opportunities to youth soccer clubs within America. GIS have now partnered with over 440 youth clubs across America. Benefits: 1. Coaching education opportunities 2. International behind the scenes soccer tours available for our teams at professional clubs 3. International soccer tournaments 4. Opportunities for our teams to play in International tournaments 5. Exposure for our players within the professional soccer partnered clubs RECREATIONAL Gateway Soccer Association(GSA) the 2 nd largest recreational program in SWFL with over 1,400 players attending there Fall & Spring seasons, have agreed to be our recreational component of our program. This is the 1 st time that GSA has partnered with any club in SWFL. Benefits: 1. Recreational Director 2. GSA players have a true pathway to a competitive club 3. Unified web site for all programs 4. Identify GSA players for our pre-competitive program 5. Recreational and Competitive programs at same location PARTNERED ORGANIZATIONS
Through our exclusive partnership with Global Image Sports(GIS), our players will have the opportunity to participate in the GIS Florida Elite Team program. This program brings other players from other Florida based partnered clubs of Global Image Sports together and form teams that will represent GIS in selected tournaments in either America or Europe, or play against professional academy teams from there partnered professional clubs around the world. This program is offered exclusively to there partnered clubs. More information will follow at the beginning of the season. PARTNERED PROFESSIONAL Scotland England Italy Portugal Spain Holland America FLORIDA ELITE TEAM PROGRAM
ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY SWFL Elite Soccer Academy teams have the opportunity to participate in all sanctioned tournaments from Gotsoocer ranking points, US Soccer and College Showcase. Below are the other official affiliated competitions the teams and players are able to participate in. US CLUB SOCCER US Club Soccer is a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation. It offers youth, league-and cupbased competition platforms at competitive levels, as well as a player identification Olympic Development Program sanctioned id2programs. US Club have two of the most reputable leagues in the country National Premier League(NPL) & Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) US CLUB SOCCER STATE CUP US Club Soccer s state cup championship competition allow clubs u13-u18 teams to play in their own State Cup and have the opportunity to advance to the National Cup. US CLUB SOCCER NATIONAL CUP US Club Soccer s National Cup is for u11-u19 teams & is the affiliations highest cup competition & is played across the United States. Teams are able to qualify for the National Cup Finals by participating in their own regional competition or by qualifying through the State Cup Regionals. US CLUB SOCCER LEAGUE OF SWFL US Club Soccer League Of SWFL was formed for the 2015-16 season that allowed u8 to u15 teams who are US Club soccer affiliated to play against other local clubs within SWFL. There is a Fall & Spring season. AFFILIATED LEAGUES & COMPETITIONS
COLLEGE SHOWCASE ACADEMY LEAGUE, TOURNAMENTS U13-U18 ACADEMY LOCAL LEAGUE, TOURNAMENTS U9-U12 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT U9-U18 INDIVIDUAL &TEAM OPPORTUNITIES
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GIS Florida Elite Team Academy u9-u19 Pre-Academy u8-u12 Recreational u5-u16 PROGRAM PATHWAY
RECREATIONAL U6-U14: Our Recreational program s goal is to be able to provide a stable platform in which the children develop their soccer skills, in an environment structured around their enjoyment, first & foremost. Coaches will be volunteers but we will have coaches clinics prior to the season & help throughout. Our philosophy as a recreational soccer program, is to firstly act as an introduction to the sport, and then as a developmental program trying to teach the fundamental techniques, to a point where the player is now moved past the recreational level, and could move into our full competitive Academy program or if they are not ready whether commitment level or ability they have the option of our 1st tier Pre-Academy program. There will be a fall & spring season. PRE-ACADEMY U8-U12: Our Pre-Academy program is our first tier of competitive soccer, and since it ahs been introduced over the past 2 years we have been able to form over 30 teams. After participating in the program players and teams have further advanced into the Academy program. This program is designed for those players from recreational leagues or early competitive players who have showed signs of improvement and want more help with their development through professional coaching. Players will be selected via official tryouts, based upon talent, with a maximum number of players per team being adhered to. Teams will have the opportunity to play against our other pre-academy teams from our other SWFL locations, and the program will finish with the teams attending a fully sanctioned tournament. This program is a great for parents to understand the full competitive program, prior to committing and as well as the coaching to staff to evaluate the players. Players participating in this program have the pathway into our Academy program. This program is available in Fall (prior to recreational season starting) & Winter Season. There is no other program like it in Southwest Florida. PRE-COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
ACADEMY: U9-U10: Great introductory program into our full Academy competitive program Our coaching staff focus on the technical development of the individual player by creating a competitive yet enjoyable training environment. Teams are able to participate in the US Club Soccer Of SWFL League & tournaments. Teams will be competing in an average of 36 competitive games consisting of local league & pre selected tournaments which 50% are local, meaning player are not travelling every week. This enables player development as this is our number one priority. All coaches in this program are licensed. U11-U12: As the players progress into this program coaching staff will continue to refine their technical skills and further develop their tactical awareness, & allow players to practice creativity, game awareness, key skills, communication and most importantly, understanding the importance of being part of a team. In this program players will be introduced to the sports fitness and nutrition component and start to understand the importance to their health & development. All coaches in this program are licensed. U13-U15: Coaches will introduce players to our tactical training program that aims to improve their team skills with games and challenges that intend to provide players deeper understanding of each single role and position. The training level will increase in their player development, and our tactical training program will be introduced, thus starting the players on a pathway towards achieving excellence. Players develop through our program based on their dedication, potential, work ethic, and sportsmanship. Players committed to this program will be have the opportunity to progress to our u16 to u19 program. All coaches in this program are licensed. U16-U19: In this program this program players will have a college preparation program made available through our partnership with the #1 college recruitment agency in the world. Our coaching staff, will work closely with our College Recruitment Director from Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA) on getting players ready for college. Players & parents will be educated in the college recruitment process, thus enabling our players in getting college scholarship offers when they are eligible. In past 13 months that our Soccer Operations Director has worked with SRUSA, we have been able to achieve over $1,5million of scholarships, for players at DIV I, II, III, Junior & NAIA college. All coaches in this program are licensed. COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
ONE CLUB ONE OBJECTIVE - YOU Elite Soccer Academy (SWFL) we have committed to a scholarship amount, and this amount is able to be increased through any sponsor donations we obtain. Elite Soccer Academy (SWFL) Competitive Soccer Club provides partial registration fee scholarships to children who, without this financial assistance, would not be able to participate in our program. This scholarship program focuses on providing opportunities for players to participate. Scholarships are limited, not all scholarship applications will be funded. All scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated need, available funding, and meeting deadline/application requirements ESA also offer a discount for families that have multiple children in the program Families applying for assistance must: Mail application prior to the application deadline. Include with application proof of current income for all members Priority will be given to eligible youth meeting one or more of the criteria below. Member of a multi-child family Living in a single parent home Meets financial guidelines (set by ESA administration staff) Priority will be given to eligible youth meeting one or more of the criteria below. Member of a multi-child family Parents who have multiple children in the program will receive the following discount: 10% Discount on total amount Payment Structures U9-U12: 3 stage payment option (see program) U13-U19: 4 stage payment option (see program) * ESA will also work with parents on other payment options if applicable. SCHOLARSHIPS, DISCOUNT & PAYMENT STRUCTURE
ONE CLUB ONE OBJECTIVE - YOU 10 REASONS WHY PLAYERS SHOULD PLAY FOR 1: 2: 3: 4: Partnership With #1 College Recruiting Company In The World Full Time College Recruitment Director 10 Sessions Per Month Through same Partnership 2015-16 season over $1 Million College Scholarships Achieved 8: 9: 6: Partnership With English Premiership Club (only club in swfl) 7: Average 31 Games Per Season (most in swfl) Opportunity To Be Selected For GIS Florida Elite Team Team/Individual Opportunities At European Professional Clubs 5: State and National Cup 10: All Licensed Coaches
WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHY? 10 QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK 1: Am I Able To See What The Program Is 6: Who Is My Coach 2: What Does The Program Include 7: How Many Teams Does He/She Coach 3: What Is The Price 8: What Fields Will I Be Located At Throughout The Season 4: What Does The Price Include 9: What Pathways Do You Have In Place For My Child 5: How Many Teams Formed In My Age Bracket 10: What Is The Vision & Difference