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We are pleased to announce our 2018 Summer Soccer Camps. SFEA has three types of camps this year:
Please visit our website's SFEA Elite Camps page for details and registration links. We hope we have a camp that meets your player's needs or is possibly of interest to a sibling or friend. In addition, please take a look at and consider the terrific camp offerings at the University of San Francisco this summer. Details and links below. JIM MILLINDER'S GIRLS SOCCER CAMP New Camp dates announced for 2018! Session #1: Jun 4 - Jun 8, 2018 Girls 6 - 13 Session #2: Jun 25 - Jun 29, 2018 Girls 6 - 13 Session #3: Jul 9 - Jul 13, 2018 Girls 6 - 13 Session #4: Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2018 Girls 6 - 13 http://www.jimmillindersusfgirlssoccercamp.com/ EDDIE SOTO'S SOCCER ACADEMY Registration is open! Due to popular demand this year we have added an additional Day Camp. The camps will be offered to boys only, ages 6-13, all skill levels welcome. We again will be offering before and after care to those who need it. Session #2: June 11-June 15, 2018 Session #3: June 18-June 22, 2018 Session #4: July 16-July 20, 2018 Session #5: July 30-August 3, 2018 ID Soccer Camp: July 14, 2018 Jr. ID Soccer Camp: July 15, 2018 http://www.esotousfsocceracademy.com/  Congratulations to the following 10 of our 13 SFEA teams for making the round of 16 in Norcal State Cup!
2001 Girls 2002 Girls 2003 Girls NPL 2003 Girls Norcal 2004 Girls NPL 2006 Girls Norcal 2001 Boys 2002 Boys 2003 Boys 2004 Boys Norcal These teams will resume play on April 14th and 15th, and be fighting for a coveted spot in the final 8 teams of their age group and cup divisions.
Teams, Players and Coaches Offered Access to the World’s Top Soccer Academies
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – The San Francisco Elite Academy (SFEA) announced today a partnership with Generation Adidas International, the premier provider of elite developmental soccer opportunities and incomparable access to the worldʼs top academies and tournaments. Through the partnership, SFEA teams and players, boys and girls, will have the opportunity to travel abroad in order to train at top academies, play competitive friendly matches, participate in top youth tournaments, visit stadiums, attend elite professional matches, and more.
Generation Adidas International partner clubs include the Real Madrid Foundation (closely aligned with Real Madrid F.C.), A.F.C Ajax, S.L. Benfica, Valencia C.F., and Fulham F.C. and many others. Additionally, Generation Adidas International maintains operations working out of four european travel hubs--London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Rome--allowing them to carefully tailor dozens of various soccer experiences for participating teams. Designed for the top-level, U.S. team, player, and coaching staff, Adidas Global International affords a unique opportunity to see the game through the eyes of the world’s best clubs. Those who participate return to their home environments with a new appreciation for the highest standards of the game and the work required to be the best, but also with memories of a cultural experience and exchange that lasts a lifetime. Initially, SFEA and Generation Adidas International will work together to build custom itineraries for qualified teams, including unique opportunities for our girls teams. In addition, they will work to identify appropriate international tournament opportunities as well as coaching education tours to help our staff bring back best practices from the world’s top training environments. “The San Francisco Elite Academy is about providing next level opportunities for our teams and players,” said Joe Dugan, President of the San Francisco Elite Academy. “Through our partnership with Generation Adidas International we’re able to offer select teams a unique training and playing experience abroad while looking to grow our relationship to eventually include academy visits for our broader coaching staff as well.” For more information about our new Generation Adidas International partnership please visit our Generation Adidas page on our website located et www.sfea.org About San Francisco Elite Academy The San Francisco Elite is a youth soccer club for elite-level and aspiring youth soccer players in San Francisco. The organization provides next level training at a critical juncture in a player’s development by offering highly licensed and experienced coaching, soccer-first facilities, and a proven development curriculum, backed by specialized coaching and programs. SFEA was the first team in San Francisco to have a U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and places more teams in US Club’s National Premier League than any other San Francisco club. In addition, SFEA is committed to leaving no dedicated player behind and provides over $100,000 in financial aid and scholarship funding annually. For more information please visit www.sfea.org. About Generation Adidas International Generation Adidas International, like no other brand, is dedicated to providing top level soccer developmental and educational experiences for youth players, college players, coaches and fans. In the area of youth development, Generation Adidas International is the only brand that offers real, tangible, and meaningful access to its global partners. Our strategic relationships with the world’s top professional youth academies provide adidas partner youth teams and coaches access to Europe’s and South America’s top echelon of professional training and competition. Through its affiliations with the world’s top professional soccer academies, federations and tournaments,Generation Adidas International offers the most complete soccer travel experience. Our programs are designed to promote the development of youth soccer through elite levels of competition and Team Travel Programs, International Tournaments, Coaching Education, and Clinics. For more information please visit www.generationadidasinternational.com 2018-2019 Season to Feature a Minimum of 22 Teams Playing U9 Through U19 with Participation in Norcal, NPL, and US Soccer Development Academy  SAN FRANCISCO, CA. ––The San Francisco Elite Academy (SFEA) announced today a substantial expansion of its soccer program for youth players. Beginning with the upcoming tryout period this May, SFEA will add an additional U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) team at the U13 Boys age level (2006 birth year) as well as eight new teams across boys and girls at the U9 through U13 age levels (2010-2005 birth years).
SFEA’s addition of this new youth program comes on the heels of on-the-field success this past fall as well as the introduction of a number of new, innovative programs to support player development, like SAQ+ and Peak Performance. Today’s expansion announcement also furthers SFEA’s commitment to its mission to develop elite soccer talent in San Francisco and represents yet another milestone in raising the bar for all of San Francisco’s youth soccer players. “This starts an exciting next chapter for the San Francisco Elite Academy,” said Eddie Soto Director of Coaching for Boys and Men’s Head Coach at the University of San Francisco. “Our continued growth is something our families have been asking for, so we’re happy to be announcing we are adding younger players to our soccer programs across the board.” At the upcoming tryouts in May, SFEA will be selecting players for the following teams, at a minimum, for the 2018-2019 playing season: BOYS 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 (USSDA), 2006 (USSDA), 2005 (NPL), 2004 (NPL), 2003 (NPL), 2002 (NPL), 2000/2001 (NPL) GIRLS 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 (PRE-NPPL), 2005 (NPL), 2004 (NPL), 2004, 2003 (NPL), 2003, 2002 (NPL), 2000/2001 (NPL) “The San Francisco Elite Academy began as a promise,” said Jim Millinder, SFEA’s Director of Coaching for Girls and Women's Head Coach at the University of San Francisco. “We wanted to provide the city’s most dedicated youth players a program that elevated the level of coaching, the level of competitive play, and the level of daily training. Our new younger age group teams are about doing the same. Along with our technical partner clubs, we’ll be working to improve the foundational environment for youth players and help the next generation of great San Francisco soccer players get started.” While a few final details about the new youth program continue to be finalized, SFEA will again be leading the market in terms of quality coaching, focussed training facilities, and development-based curriculum. In addition, SFEA youth teams will be supported with additional and specialized training as well as unique playing opportunities throughout the year. “Our coaching staff is more highly-licensed and experienced than any other local club,” said Chris Flanagan, Director of Soccer Operations. “Together, we’ve conceived a youth program that better addresses the full-spectrum of developmental needs of the younger kids. We intend to be the club that sets a new standard for how younger soccer players are developed in San Francisco.” For now, SFEA youth teams will be limited in number so as to provide high value and close attention to each team, as well as to recognize that younger players often choose clubs for a variety of non-soccer related reasons. Through SFEA’s Technical Partner program, youth players at other clubs will have a chance to benefit from parts of SFEA’s youth program if their club chooses to participate. SFEA President Joe Dugan summed it up this way: “The combined lessons of our U.S. Soccer Development Academy and other specialized programs, along with the tremendous success we’ve had with our NPL-level U14 through U19 teams, have led us to establishing a more thoughtful and improved performance environment for the city’s youngest players. Since the founding of SFEA, three and a half years ago, we’ve been working tirelessly to create more opportunities for soccer players. Today’s announcement is an exciting leap forward as we’re now prepared to take the positive impact we’re making on players and expand it to more ages.” Families and players interested in SFEA’s U.S. Soccer Development Academy or our new Youth Program are encouraged visit our website at sfea.org for more information. About SFEA The San Francisco Elite is a youth soccer club for elite-level and aspiring youth soccer players in San Francisco. The organization provides next level training at a critical juncture in a player’s development by offering highly licensed and experienced coaching, soccer-first facilities, and a proven development curriculum, backed by specialized coaching and programs. SFEA was the first team in San Francisco to have a U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and places more teams in US Club’s National Premier League than any other San Francisco club. In addition, SFEA is committed to leaving no dedicated player behind and provides over $100,000 in financial aid and scholarship funding annually. About U.S. Soccer Development Academy Following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 for male players in the U-15 to U-18 age groups. In 2013, the Academy expanded to include the U-13/14 age group, and in 2016, the Academy launched the U-12 age group, which has continued to improve development by setting standards and improving the everyday environment for elite players and clubs. Academy alumni have progressed to play at elite amateur and professional levels with 109 Academy graduates rostered in the MLS in 2016 and 23 Academy players earning U.S. MNT caps. Next Playing Year to Feature U12 and U13 Boys Development Academy Teams  The San Francisco Elite Academy (SFEA) announced today an expansion of its U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) program to include a team at the U13 Boys age level (2006 birth year) for next playing season.
The move effectively keeps the current U12 Boys USSDA team (subject to tryouts) within the U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and acknowledges that team’s impressive development under SFEA head coach Bobby Quinlan. Next season, the U13 Boys USSDA team will be joined by a continued U12 Boys age level team as a new group (2007/20008 birth years) will be selected via tryouts to enter the SFEA Development Academy program. U.S. Soccer Development Academy play is considered the highest level of play for youth players, and was conceived to make an positive impact on club environments in order to maximize youth player development across the country. USSDA values individual development of elite players over winning trophies and titles, as well as sets the standard for elite environments for youth soccer clubs nationwide. On March 2nd, U.S. Soccer approved SFEA’s application for growing its U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and encouraged the club to continue its efforts to enhance the playing environment for youth players. This past year, the SFEA has introduced a number of new programs to support soccer development, including SAQ+ and Peak Performance; added to its already prestigious coaching staff; and has seen its teams take huge strides on the field. Soccer clubs selected to receive a DA team or expanded program are required to demonstrate club leadership and a quality coaching staff; an embracing of the Development Academy philosophy and core values; a proven infrastructure and necessary resources; a history of player production; and a commitment to removing financial barriers to participation. Players participating in U.S. Soccer Development Academy benefit from additional and consistent training, less total games and showcase observed by U.S. Soccer scouts, gameday videos, concussion baseline testing and accredited trainer presence, player tracking and stats, as well as matches officiated by U.S. Soccer-qualified referees. “We are proud U.S. Soccer has awarded us this Development Academy expansion,” said Nick Lusson, Director of the San Francisco Elite Academy U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and someone who has been instrumental both on the field and behind the scenes to help the program grow. “We’re excited to continue to build upon the foundation we started with our last two U12 Boys teams, and we continue to seek expanded player opportunities for all elite players in the San Francisco area.” To learn more about SFEA’s U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams or other soccer programs, please visit the club’s website at www.sfea.org. About SFEA The San Francisco Elite is a youth soccer club for elite-level and aspiring youth soccer players in San Francisco. The organization provides next level training at a critical juncture in a player’s development by offering highly licensed and experienced coaching, soccer-first facilities, and a proven development curriculum, backed by specialized coaching and programs. SFEA was the first team in San Francisco to have a U.S. Soccer Development Academy program and places more teams in US Club’s National Premier League than any other San Francisco club. In addition, SFEA is committed to leaving no dedicated player behind and provides over $100,000 in financial aid and scholarship funding annually. About U.S. Soccer Development Academy Following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy program in 2007 to improve everyday environments with standards focused on individual player development. The Academy launched with two combined age groups for male players, U-15/16 and U-17/18. In 2013, the Academy expanded to include the U-13/14 age group, and in 2016, the Academy launched the U-12 program, which has continued to build a player pathway for elite players and clubs. In 2017, the Girls' Development Academy was launched with a mission to improve the player development landscape and create a pathway for elite female players. Today, the Academy is comprised of teams across six age groups in the Boys' program: U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16/17, and U-18/19 and four age groups in the Girls' program: U-14, U-15, U-16/17, and U-18/19. As Boys' Academy alumni have progressed to play at elite amateur and professional levels with MLS paving the way, NWSL clubs have also created Academy teams to develop the same pathway for future female players to progress to the professional level. Learn more at U.S. Soccer. |
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