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Alpharetta Ambush Soccer Club

Ambush U8 Jr. Academy for 6 and 7 Year Old Girls and Boys

What:
The U8 JR Academy Program is designed to ease transition from Rec Soccer to Academy

Who:
Girls & Boys (birth years 2017 and 2018) - All players & levels welcome

When:
Friday May 17th, Girls 5:30 - 6:30pm, Boys 6:45 - 7:45pm

Where:
Webb Bridge Park Turf Field

Tryout Fee:
Tryout fee of $12 which includes a Dri Fit T-shirt with a unique tryout number

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


TRYOUT PROCESS:
All players interested in participating in the U8 Jr Academy program in 2024-2025 should attend this tryout.  Licensed professional Ambush Soccer Club coaches will be on site to evaluate the players soccer skills and age appropriate behavioral skills.  The goal is to identify enough players (boys and girls) providing a solid foundation to our U9 and older academy program.  Each player/family attending the tryout will notified within 3-5 days of the tryout if the player has been selected for next year's Jr. Academy. If not selected for Jr. Academy, the club will guarantee your player a spot in the Ambush Fall Rec soccer program if you register for that program by May 25th.


What are the next steps after a successful evaluation?  The Jr. Academy staff will accumulate the results from the tryout and form a complete pool of players that will create the 2024-2025 Jr. Academy.  Within 3 to 5 days and probably sooner, you will receive an email invitation from the Ambush system that you have been accepted into the program and it's time to register.  At registration, this is where you make the 1-year commitment by paying your $100 and approximately the $45 uniform fee.  These fees are non-refundable. You must accept the offer to register and pay the deposit within 5 days or the position in Jr. Academy will move on to another player on the waitlist.  DON'T LOSE YOUR SPOT IN THE PROGRAM.  BE PREPARED TO REGISTER AND PAY THE DEPOSIT QUICKLY.  Subsequent payments will be due on July 15, Sep 1, and Nov 1.  Thank you for attending this year's tryouts for U8 Jr. Academy.  Have a great summer.

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U8 Jr. Academy Program Details


Alpharetta Ambush Soccer Club is pleased to offer U8 Jr. Academy soccer
for 6 & 7 year old Girls and Boys. Ambush has determined there is great demand for a more structured training environment for Under-8 players. The Jr. Academy program is designed to introduce players to an intermediate level of technical soccer training, preparing them for higher levels of play at U9 Academy and above.

TRAINING: Jr. Academy players will train two days per week. Each training session will be 1 hour and 15 minutes.  Training will be driven by program director Coach Matt Edmiston and by the same coaching curriculum used in our Academy program.  Director of Coaching and USSF "A" License recipient, David Eristavi, has created a year long technical training curriculum the players will follow.  Training will be monitored and guidance provided by a Professional Coach and Program Director from the Ambush staff.  Along with Ambush Club Assistant Coaches, training will be structured but very fun with the end goal being to have players who leave training wanting more.

GAMES:  There will be no travel involved.  Teams will play an in-house 5 v 5 or 6 v 6 format mostly on turf fields minimizing cancellations. Games can be on Friday night or Saturday.  Each season will consist of 8 to 10 games. The Jr. Academy Director will oversee the game day experience with emphasis on development, teamwork, physical fitness, and most of all FUN.  Licensed coaches who train with the players will coach the games under the guidance of the Program Director.  We will ease the players towards being appropriately competitive without focus on the scoreboard and a "win at all cost" mentality.  Parents and coaches will all participate in a professional and developmental atmosphere with the City of Alpharetta and Ambush Soccer Club's Code of Ethics guiding the way.

Here is a sample of training topics that we will focus on:
-Ball striking
-Dribbling
-Passing
-First touch
-Moves/skills
-Body movement
-Balance and coordination
-Confidence

SEASONS:  Ambush Jr. Academy is a one year commitment or two soccer seasons. The Fall season begins in mid-August and ends in mid-November.  The Spring Season begins in late January and ends in mid-May.  Winter training with our staff is encouraged.    

WHERE: All training sessions and games will be at either Webb Bridge Park or at the Valor Christian School.  Training sessions will start around 4:45pm but may be earlier or later depending on field availability.

FEES FOR NEW PLAYERS: 
Annual Registration fee: Resident $730 & Non Resident $880 (Payment plan options available and this covers the entire year)
City of Alpharetta tax payers are considered residents. Johns Creek, Milton & others are Non Residents.  This program requires a 1 year commitment both Fall and Spring season.  There is a NO refund policy in place for U8 Jr. Academy for early withdrawal from program.

FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION: Send email to Coach Matt Edmiston at [email protected] or [email protected].


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