This information applies to NTSSA rules and guidelines NOT US Club Soccer

What is an Academy?

A Soccer ‘ACADEMY’ is a team made up of  NTSSA registered recreational players whose playing age group designation is U7 to U10 who desire to participate with other players without following the recreational team formation rules.

These ACADEMY Players MUST register with a member association in order to be reported as an NTSSA sanctioned player.  Only sanctioned players may participate in any events and tournaments that are sanctioned by North Texas State Soccer Association.  They may or may not be on a recreational team. 

Purpose of an Academy

• Provide players who have aspirations of becoming a more accomplished player an avenue to test and enhance their skills.
   
• Provide players an opportunity to train with experienced coaches.
   
• Provide players an opportunity to investigate the level of play with which they are comfortable, which players they would like to play with, and for which coaches they would like to play for.