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May 9, 2008M a g i c   A c a d e m y

Mission Statement

 

Steel Town Magic recognizes that youth sports play a large part in a child's development.

The Magic Academy's purpose is to develop soccer players for tomorrow through

organized and structured training sessions that not only teach soccer skills but

also life lessons

 

Training tonight, Friday, May 9 is cancelled due to extremely wet field conditions.

ALL paperwork (pictures, forms, fees) are due tonight for tournament

Girls U10s/11s will train twice next week:

 Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 - 7:00 pm South Park-Edgebrook Field

Thursday, May 15, 5:30 - 7:00 pm North Strabane Field

-and-

twice the following week (Date TBD)

 

 

Program Highlights

Who: Youth between the ages of 8 and 11 years. Other age players may be considered based on evaluation
   
What: Age Appropriate Activities that will Teach and Develop Soccer Skills. Having FUN and enjoying will be stressed!
   
When: Indoor: Thursday Evenings  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  Outdoor: Spring 2008 (April - June) - 1 nite per week; Games on designated Saturdays
   
Where: Indoor: Greentree Sportsplex - 600 Iron City Drive (Mansfield to Anderson to Iron City)
  Outdoor: Various Fields Throughout South Hills area

Indoor Details

12 Sessions 3 per month (December thru March)
  December 6, 13, 20; January 3, 10, 24; February 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 27
   
Groupings

While National Coaching staff recommends ratio of 1 instructor to 16 players, the Academy will

strive to maintain a ratio of 1 instructor to 12 players. This will permit each instructor to maximize

time devoted to each player

   
Equipment

Each player must supply his/her own #3 or #4 ball and wear age appropriate shin Guards.

The field is a carpet like surface - gym shoes or turf shoes are acceptable - avoid cleats

   
Enrollment

In order to maximize space there will only be 3 groups of 12 players accepted

(If additional registrations are received, we will consider adding up to 3 groups on Wednesday nights)

   
Acceptance

The Magic Academy will accept players based on earliest submission of complete application.

Application may be e-mailed (stmsoccer@aol.com), faxed (412-835-2277), or mailed.

No applicant will be accepted until copy of birth certificate, small picture (wallet size),

and registration fee are received.

   
Conditions

The Magic Academy is not simply a winter indoor training/league to keep players in shape - it

is a dedicated full year training program. All participants agree to continue in the spring session;

fees will not be pro-rated for participants who decide not to continue with the next session.

   
Academy Staff

Adam Hunter, Director of Coaching

Larry Fingers, Director of Academy

Larry Shaw, Academy Staff

For complete Coaches Resumes and Philosophies go to Coaching Page

(Other qualified coaches may be added as the need arises)

   
Cost

12 Week Winter Session + 8 Week Spring Outdoor = $ 250.00

           NOTE: Additional $ 45.00 if less then 24 players

2 Optional Tournaments = $ 50.00 per tournament

   
Deadlines 1st 36 guaranteed placement - All others placed on waiting list
  NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED - RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!
   
Contact Us: For further info or questions: E-Mail = stmsoccer@aol.com; Hot-Line = 412-835-1835

 

To print a copy of the above info sheet, click link below and then send to your printer:

2007ACADEMY[11-26]Info Sheet.pdf

To print a copy of the application/registration fee, click link below and then send to your printer:

2007ACADEMY[11-26]Application.pdf