Cincinnati Development Academy 2018-2019 Development Academy Information Packet
ABOUT CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY The Cincinnati Development Academy kicked off the first season as part of the US Soccer Girls Development Academy in the Fall of 2017. The US Soccer Development Academy is 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 for college soccer. The Development Academy s Key Principles center on more training (min. 4x sessions/week), fewer 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!
CDA STRUCTURE CDA is comprised of 10 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.
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 27-30 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.
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 Showcase will be held in Greensboro, NC in April and the Summer Showcase will be held in San Diego, CA, in June. 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. 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 Chris Black chris@kingshammer.com Goalkeeper Director/Staff Coach TBD Staff Coach Vince Gentile vince@kingshammer.com Staff Coach Fred Oduyoye fredoduyoye@yahoo.com Academy Director Phil Nielsen phil.h.nielsen@gmail.com Staff Coach David Robertson cincysoccer2307@gmail.com Staff Coach Jamie Tipton jtiptoncup@gmail.com Staff Coach Simon Wigley simon.wigley5@gmail.com DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TEAM INFORMATION U19: 2000/2001 Head Coach: Chris Black Ass. Coach: David Robertson GK Director: TBD
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: 2002/2003 Head Coach: David Robertson Asst. Coach: Chris Black GK Director: TBD 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. DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TEAM INFORMATION U15: 2004 Head Coach: Vince Gentile Asst. Coach: Phil Nielsen GK Director: TBD
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: 2005 Head Coach: Phil Nielsen Asst. Coach: Vince Gentile GK Director: TBD 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. DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 2018-2019 FEE STRUCTURE AGE Player Fee Training Description 2005 $2500 Development
Academy 2004 $2500 2002-2003 $2500 2000-2001 $2500 Development Academy Development Academy 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. 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
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 www.cincyda.com click on Uniforms link.