
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: