GIRLS & BOYS ACADEMY PROGRAMS
Program Information
The Academy Program is designed for players in the 9U-12U age groups seeking the highest level of training, competition, coaching & development in the club. Pool teams are formed from players living within the Triad. While the 9U Greensboro and Winston Salem teams will train in their home location, the 10U-12U pool teams will train at a central location at Ivey Redman Park (Kernersville).
Academy 9U Red Team Details:
- Player evaluation is required, players will be selected from the Juniors player evaluations
- Train 2 times per week
- Approx. 7-12 games per season
- 2-3 festivals/tournaments per season
- Fall AND spring season commitment
- Will train at home location (Burlington, Greensboro or Winston Salem)
Academy 10U Red Team Details:
- Player evaluation is required, players will be selected from the Pre-ECNL and Juniors player evaluations
- Train 2 times per week
- Approx. 7-12 games per season, within the NCYSA 11U Classic Division
- 2-3 festivals/tournaments per season
- Fall AND spring season commitment
- Will train at home location (Burlington, Greensboro or Winston Salem)
Academy 10U-12U Pre-ECNL Team Details:
- Player evaluation is required, players must attend Academy tryouts to be considered
- Players not selected will be recommended to attend the Juniors or Classic Program tryouts
- Train 3 times per week
- GK Training 1 time per week
- Approx. 8-12 games per season
- 3 tournaments per season
- Fall AND Spring season commitment
- Match Filming - 5 games
- Individual Development Plans
- Sports Performance
- Winter Futsal
- Will train at Ivey Redman Park in Kernersville
Tryouts
Academy Program Tryouts
Tryouts for the Academy programs for the 2025 fall season have concluded.
Please reach out to Patrick Bridges, Head of Academy Program, with any questions. pbridges@ncfusion.org
2025/26 Important Dates
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| April 27 | Program info meeting | Bryan Park 6:30PM |
| April 29 | Program info meeting | Truist Sports Park 6:30PM |
| May 2-15 | 10U-12U Tryouts | Ivey Redmon Park |
| May 8-13 | 9U Tryouts | Bryan Park and Truist Sports Park |
| July 28- 31 | Academy Camp- Winston Salem | Included in 9U & 10U Red program fees |
| August 4-7 | Academy Camp - Greensboro | Included in 9U & 10U Red program fees |
| August 4 | Academy First Week of Training | |
| November 10 | Last week of fall season | |
| Dec-Jan | Winter Futsal | 10U-12U Pre-ECNL teams only |
| January 26 | Academy First Week of Spring Season | |
| March 9-13 | WS Spring Break | |
| March 30-April 3 | GSO, HPJ, OR Spring Break | |
| April 6-10 | BUR Spring Break | |
| May 11 | Academy Last Week of Spring Season |
Schedule subject to change
Game and tournament schedules will be provided by your coach at the start of each season and can be found on the team calendar in your PlayMetrics account.
Academy Summer Camp
For players registered to participate in the Academy Program for the 2025 fall season.
Join our NC Fusion Academy staff for four action packed days of fundamentals and friendly competition.
*Academy Camp is included in the program fees for players on the 9U Red & 10U Red teams.
Who: Rising 9U-10U Red team players - players born in 2016-2017
Winston Salem = July 28 - 31 (9am-12pm) - Truist Sports Park, Bermuda Run, NC
Greensboro = August 4-7 (9am-12pm) - Proehlific Park, Greensboro, NC
Program Fees
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee* | $50 |
| 9U Red | $1,955 |
| 10U Red | $1,985 |
| 10U Pre-ECNL | $2,300 |
| 11U-12U Pre-ECNL | $2,600 |
* $10 early bird discount available until April 15
| 10 Month Payment Plan Due Dates | Academy 9U Red | Academy 10U Red | Academy 10U Pre-ECNL | Academy 11U-12U Pre-ECNL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $260.00 | |
| July 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| August 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| September 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| October 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| November 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| December 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| January 15 | $189.44 | $192.78 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| February 15 | $189.44 | $192.77 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| March 15 | $189.44 | $192.77 | $227.78 | $260.00 | |
| Total Fees | $1,955.00 | $1,985.00 | $2,300.00 | $2,600.00 |
REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is paid before evaluations, or supplemental evaluations. This fee covers a dry-fit training shirt, evaluators, and all admin associated with registration/placement process.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in full and 10 month payment plans are also available. There will be a $3.00 processing fee added to each payment.
PROGRAM FEES: Include all of the following: Coaches, director of soccer, administration, operating system, fields/facility maintenance, referee assignor fees, communication, insurance, training equipment, NCYSA dues, player cards, background checks, registrars, intent to play fees, coaching education, parent education, referee fees, tournament fees and coaches travel. Program fees are all inclusive except for the uniform.
LATE PAYMENTS: Players will be ineligible to participate in training, games or tournaments if the account becomes 15 days past due.
UNIFORMS: The cost of the uniform is not included in the program fees. We are entering the second year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All NEW Jr Academy players are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2025-26 season.
CAMP FEES/ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: Supplemental programming is not included and is optional, players must register for camps and additional programs.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - NC Fusion is dedicated to provide opportunities in sport to all youth, regardless of the ability to pay, to the extent that financial assistance funds are available. Up to 80 percent of program fees may be awarded based on demonstrated need. To apply, go to the Programs section in your PlayMetrics account and select the Financial Aid tab. You will need to be prepared to provide proof of income documents.
Contacts
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bridges | Academy Director | pbridges@ncfusion.org |
| Kiley Cirillo | Head of Soccer Operations | kcirillo@ncfusion.org |
| Kristen Strain | Chief Administrative Officer | kstrain@ncfusion.org |
