
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
Program Highlights - 2009/2010 Session
| Who: | Youth between the ages of 8 and 12 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 2010 (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) |
| Dec. 3-10-17; Jan. 7-21-28; Feb. 4-11-18; Mar. 4-11-18 | |
| 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 additional sessions) |
| 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 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 = $ 200.00 8 Week Spring Outdoor Session = $ 100.00 Optional Tournament = $ 60.00 per tournament |
| Deadlines | November 23, 2009 - Registration paperwork deadline |
| Contact Us: |
For further info or questions: E-Mail = stmsoccer@aol.com; Hot-Line = 412-835-1835. Contact us for special team discounts (8 or more players from same team) |
To print a copy of the info sheet and mission statement, click link below and then send to your printer:
2008 ACADEMY Mission-Details.pdf
To print a copy of the application/registration fee, click link below and then send to your printer: