JUNIOR ACADEMY
Program Information
The Junior Academy stresses player development over results, and focuses on the development of individual skills, technique and basic game understanding in a training pool atmosphere. The program is recommended by US Soccer and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association. Teams will be formed and will train in the Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, and Bermuda Run regions. You will be able to select the location that is closest to your home.
Jr Academy Program Details:
- For players in the 8U-10U age groups
- Player evaluation is required
- Train 2 times per week
- Approx. 6-8 games per season
- Small sided format
- Teams will participate in 1 festival/event at the end of each season
- Fall AND spring season commitment
Jr Academy 10U Red Program Details:
- Player evaluation is required
- Red teams will participate in the Jr Academy for the fall season and in the 11U NCYSA Classic league for the spring season
- Train 3 times per week
- Approx. 7-12 games per season
- 2 festivals/tournaments per season
- Fall AND spring season commitment
Registration
The Jr Academy program is currently full for the 2024 spring season.
Evaluations for returning Jr Academy players will be conducted in April, registration will open April 1st.
We will be holding evaluations in June to select players new to the program for the 2024-2025 soccer year. Registration will open on May 1, 2024.
PREVIEW SESSIONS: For players currently participating in a recreation program, the NC Fusion Jr Academy staff is excited to offer an opportunity to experience the next level of programming. The Junior Academy program is for rising 8u-10u (birth years 2015-2017) players and is the developmental stepping-stone to competitive play. The Junior Academy stresses player development over results, and focuses on the development of individual skills, technique, and basic game understanding. If your player (birth year 2015, 2016, or 2017) is interested in participating in the Junior Academy in the '24-'25 soccer year (2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons), we'd like to invite your player to attend a Junior Academy Preview session run by our NC Fusion Jr Academy Staff:
Winston Salem: April 26th and May 10th: 6:00pm-7:00pm at Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run, NC
Greensboro: April 26th and May 10th : 6:00pm-7:00pm at Bryan Park, 6105 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC
High Point/Jamestown: April 12th : 6:00pm - 7:00pm at High Point YMCA, 150 W Hartley Dr, High Point, NC
May 10th: 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Kernersville YMCA, 1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC
Oak Ridge: May 3rd and May 24th : 6:00pm-7:00pm at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Dr, Oak Ridge, NC
Danville, VA: April 29th : 6:00pm-7:00pm at Southside Soccer Club, 200 Blairs Middle School Cir., Blairs, VA 24527
Players must register in advance to attend any Junior Academy preview session, there is no cost to attend.
Players interested in being considered for the 2024/25 Jr Academy Program must register for the New Player Evaluations in the section below.
Players should plan to attend both nights of evaluations. Tryout sessions will be 1 hour.
New Player Evaluations: Players born in 2015-2017, who are NOT currently registered in the Jr Academy program, are invited to participate in the player evaluations to be selected to participate during the 2024-25 soccer year (2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons).
| Location | Birth Year | Age Group | Field Location | Day 1 | Day 2 | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 2017 | 8U | Bryan Park | 6/5 | 6/6 | 6:00pm |
| Greensboro | 2016 | 9U | Bryan Park | 6/5 | 6/6 | 6:00pm |
| Greensboro | 2015 | 10U | Bryan Park | 6/5 | 6/6 | 7:00pm |
| High Point /Jamestown | 2015-2017 | 8U-10U | Gibson Park | 6/5 | 6/6 | 5:15pm |
| Oak Ridge | 2015-2017 | 8U-10U | Oak Ridge Town Park | 6/3 | 6/4 | 5:15pm |
| Winston Salem | 2017 | 8U | Truist Sports Park | 6/3 | 6/4 | 4:30pm |
| Winston Salem | 2016 | 9U | Truist Sports Park | 6/3 | 6/4 | 5:30pm |
| Winston Salem | 2015 | 10U | Truist Sports Park | 6/3 | 6/4 | 6:30pm |
| Danville, VA | 2015-2017 | 8U-10U | Southside Park | 5/6 | NA | 6:00pm |
FIELD LOCATIONS
GREENSBORO: Bryan Park, 6105 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214
HIGH POINT/JAMESTOWN: Gibson Park, 5207 W Wendover Ave, Jamestown, NC 27282
OAK RIDGE: Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Dr, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
WINSTON SALEM: Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run, NC 27006
DANVILLE, VA: Southside Soccer Club, 200 Blairs Middle School Cir., Blairs, VA 24527
Training Schedules
Training sessions will be 5:15 - 6:15 OR 6:20 - 7:20. The specific training schedule will be communicated closer to the start of the season.
Training days are subject to change for the 2024-2025 soccer year.
Greensboro (GSO)
Girls:
Mondays at Bryan Park
Wednesdays at Proehlific Park
Boys:
Tuesdays at Bryan Park
Thursdays at Proehlific Park
High Point/Jamestown (HPJ)
Girls and Boys:
Mondays & Wednesdays at Gibson Park
Winston Salem (WS)
Girls:
Mondays & Wednesdays at Truist Sports Park
Boys:
Tuesdays & Thursdays at Truist Sports Park
Game and Tournament Schedules
Game dates will be provided by the program director at the start of each season and can be found on the team calendar in your PlayMetrics account. Finalized game times, played at any NC Fusion facility, will be updated in your team calendar at least 7 days prior to the game date.
Away game times will be provided as soon as received from the hosting club. Please be aware that we do not have control over the timing of the release of final game schedules when we are visiting another club.
Schedules are always subject to change due to last minute weather issues, coaching conflicts and opposing club decisions.
Important Dates
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| April 26 and May 10 | Winston Salem Preview Session | No fee, registration required |
| April 26 and May 10 | Greensboro Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| April 12 and May 10 | High Point/Jamestown Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| May 3 and May 10 | Burlington Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| May 3 and May 24 | Oak Ridge Preview Sessions | No fee, registration required |
| April 22-25 | Evaluations for Returning Players | Registration required |
| June 3-6 | Evaluations for players new to Jr Academy | Registration required |
| July 23 | Supplemental Evaluations in Greensboro | Registration required |
| July 24 | Supplemental Evaluations in Winston Salem | Registration required |
| July 29-Aug 1 | Jr Academy Camp* - Winston Salem | Optional, Registration required |
| Aug 5-8 | Jr Academy Camp* - High Point/Jamestown & Greensboro | Optional, Registration required |
| August 19 | First Week of Fall Season | |
| November 4 | Last Week fo Fall Season | |
| February 10 | First Week of Spring Season | |
| March 31-April 6 | Forsyth County Spring Break | |
| April 14-20 | Alamance & Guilford Spring Break | |
| April 28 | Last Week of Spring Season |
Schedule subject to change
* Not included in Jr Academy program fees and requires separate registration
Jr Academy Camp is for players registered to participate in the Jr Academy program for the 2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons.
Program Fees
Uniforms & Fan Gear
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $35* |
| Jr Academy | $950 |
| Jr Academy 10U Red | $1,955 |
* $10 discount available until April 15 for returning Jr Academy players, until May 15th for new Jr Academy players
| Payment Due Dates | JA 10 Month Payment Plan | JA Red 10 Month Payment Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| July 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| August 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| September 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| October 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| November 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| December 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| January 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| February 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| March 15 | $83.34 | $189.44 |
| Total Fees | $950.00 | $1,955.00 |
REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is paid before evaluations, or supplemental evaluations. This fee covers a dry-fit training shirts, evaluators, and all admin associated with registration/placement process.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in full, 5 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 first year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All Jr Academy players are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2024-25 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.
We will be entering the first year in a two-year Adidas uniform cycle for the 2024/2025 soccer year. All Jr Academy players are required to purchase a new uniform prior to the start of the fall season.
A link to the Soccer.com online store to purchase the uniform will be provided to you prior to the start of the fall season. All jersey numbers will be assigned.
Contacts
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bridges | Head of Jr Academy Program | pbridges@ncfusion.org |
| Kiley Cirillo | Head of Soccer Operations | kcirillo@ncfusion.org |
| Kristen Strain | Chief Administrative Officer | kstrain@ncfusion.org |
CONTACT
Phone : 336-993-2137
Email : info@ncfusion.org
Administrative Office:
428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run NC 27006
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