SYC Girls Academy
THE GIRLS ACADEMY (GA)
Tryouts are FREE, but you must register to participate!
The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. Girls Academy is the only national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership of the league. The GA embraces the desire of club members and players to maintain an unrivaled standard of excellence in coaching, competition, and regional and national showcase events throughout the year.
The GA is committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being by celebrating the player’s journey with a lifelong love of the game through competition, showcases, and camaraderie.
SYC GA ID SESSIONS/TRYOUTS
NEW: If you are interested in having your daughter attend an upcoming Kick-around (March-April) to get evaluated please follow info below and we will contact you:
SYC Girls Academy will hold player ID sessions throughout the 2024/2025 soccer year. These events are open to ALL players, regardless of club affiliation.
All ID sessions/tryouts are free of charge. If you missed our Girls Academy ID, please contact us to come out on an alternative date (Your Information will be kept confidential.).
BIRTH YEARS FOR PLAYER ID SESSIONS/TRYOUTS
If you are interested in learning more about SYC Girls Academy or interested in a player ID session, please contact:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING IN THE GIRLS ACADEMY?
There are many benefits of playing in the Girls Academy. These benefits include:
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The leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players.
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GA is on Top of the pyramid by U.S. Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer
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More Value for Less travel, less expensive, less overnight stay for League games = more value than other National Pathway leagues
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Matches attended by U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Scouts and College Coaches
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Full-time SYC GA Director , Full-time GA Goalkeeper Director, Full-time Performance Director, and Director of College Placement
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Professional, experienced, licensed high-level coaches
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Opportunities to train with SYC MLS NEXT
All GA Mid-Atlantic Away league Games are only Day Trips. No need for overnight/hotel stay for GA away League games (ex: drive there in morning, play at 12pm and come back home in the afternoon- Furthest away trip 4+ hrs that is just 1x per year)
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Schedule designed to improve periodization and help reduce the risk of injury
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Opportunities to train/play alongside SYC MLS NEXT Academy
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College exposure at first-class events, matches, and training
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More meaningful games
U13-U19 Age Groups for the 2024/25 seasonal year.
10 month training / league game calendar:
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Fall/Spring: 3x team training sessions, 2x goalkeeper training sessions & 1x performance training session per week
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Summer/Winter: 2x team training sessions, 1x goalkeeper training session & 1x performance training session per week
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Sports performance at SYC Performance Training Center
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Periodized schedule to focus on development and reduce the risk of injury and maximize team performance (Led by Director of SYC Sports Performance - Pablo Amaya - DC United First Team Performance Coach)
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Performance training with periodic physical testing and evaluation
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Formal and informal individual player development plans and evaluations.
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Specific goalkeeper training with our SYC GA Goalkeeping Director - Chris Fenner
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Professional and experienced licensed coaching staff
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Coaching staff will have college experience to help players with the recruitment process but will also have support from the SYC GA Director of College Placement (Will be announced soon)
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Certified Performance Coaches who track individual player progress and conduct seasonal fitness testing to tailor performance training needs of all players.
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US Soccer Scouts attend regional matches, national events, nationally held Talent ID sessions, as well as practice sessions
ARE PLAYERS ALLOWED TO PLAY OTHER SPORTS IN THE GIRLS ACADEMY?
Yes. Players are allowed to play other sports. SYC GA supports players who play basketball, volleyball, softball, track, and other sports.
WHAT ARE OTHER COLLEGE RECRUITING BENEFITS FOR THE GIRLS ACADEMY & SYC?
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Full-time SYC GA Director
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Dedicated College Placement Director at SYC (Current Experienced College Head Coach)
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College coaches and U.S. Soccer scouts will regularly attend training and league matches to watch SYC GA play
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College coaches will be given access to videos of Girls Academy matches to evaluate players (through our video capabilities)
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SYC GA teams also participate in other Girls Academy approved college showcase events to further increase exposure opportunities.
Coaching Slate
