The Arlington Aces Academy Program is designed for all players who aspire to reach their potential on and off the field and who seek a unified and consistent approach to total player development.  Players develop by learning skills and strategies at age appropriate levels and benefit from the teaching philosophy of nationally licensed soccer professionals and youth development specialists.  Academy teams are formed at U8-U19 age groups and are coached and trained by Elite Soccer staff. The Elite Soccer staff coach leads the on the field responsibilities and works with the team manager to provide an excellent soccer experience. There may be more than one Academy team in each age group. View the 2009-2010 Academy Brochure for more details...

The Academy Advantage Elite Soccer's professional coaching staff prepare players with the skills and knowledge needed to reach their potential on and off the field. » Dedication to player development » Nationally licensed coaching staff » Age-appropriate & comprehensive soccer curriculum » A family-friendly organization » Assisted college placement » Player assessment program 2009-2010 Program Details Boys and Girls U8-U14 Academy Program: • Pre-season age group camp (summer) • 2 Professional coached trainings/week (fall & spring) • 1 Professional coached game/week (fall & spring) • 2 Professional coached tournaments (3 for U13/U14) • Goalkeeper Training Program (fall & spring) • 10 Indoor training sessions (winter) • 6 Indoor small-sided game days (winter) • Winter Indoor Tournament (U11-U12) • Playing time: 40-50% of game minutes per player Girls U15-U18 Academy Program: • Pre-season age group camp (summer) • 2 Professional coached trainings/week (fall) • 1 Professional coached game/week (fall) • 2 Professional coached tournaments • Goalkeeper Training Program (fall) • 8 Indoor training sessions (winter) • Playing time: Discretion of Coach U18 First Team Only: • 4 Additional professional coached tournaments Elite Soccer subscribes to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance: » Striving to win & teaching life lessons » Coaching for mastery » Filling players emotional tank » Honoring the game Boys U15-U18 Academy Program: • Pre-season age group camp (summer) • 2 Professional coached trainings/week (spring) • 1 Professional coached game/week (spring) • 2 Professional coached tournaments • Goalkeeper Training Program (spring) • 10 Indoor training sessions (winter) • Playing time: Discretion of Coach First Teams Only: • 1 Additional professional coached tournament