{"id":1441,"date":"2023-06-18T15:28:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T15:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/?page_id=1441"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:23:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:23:31","slug":"youth-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- NCYSA Youth Academy - Custom HTML Block -->\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&#038;family=Source+Sans+3:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n  .entry-title { display: none !important; }\n  .content .entry { padding-top: 0 !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }\n  .content .entry-header { margin-bottom: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; 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} }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .ya-page-wrap .hero { margin-top: -50px; padding: 90px 20px 80px; }\n    .ya-page-wrap .links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ya-page-wrap .obj-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ya-page-wrap .intro-card { padding: 22px 20px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ya-page-wrap\">\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"hero-pattern\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"hero-content\">\n    <div class=\"hero-badge\">\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b82f2f\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polygon points=\"10 8 16 12 10 16 10 8\"\/><\/svg>\n      <span>Programs<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <h1><span class=\"accent\">YOUTH<\/span> ACADEMY<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"hero-sub\">Age-appropriate training concentrating on development over winning for ages 7\u201312.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"red-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 LOGO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"logo-section\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2023\/06\/youthAcademyLogo1.png\" alt=\"Youth Academy Logo\">\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 INTRO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"intro-section\">\n  <div class=\"intro-card\">\n    <p>Please view the FAQ&#8217;s listed below and the links at right for more information.<\/p>\n    <p>In January 2007, NCYSA formed an Under 10 Academy Committee to look at and establish a proposal to the Board of Directors for the formation of the NCYSA 10U Academy Program. In January 2010, a proposal was established and approved by the Board of Directors to extend the program to 12U and the program was renamed to the NCYSA Youth Academy.<\/p>\n    <p>The North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Youth Academy Program ensures all players, parents, &#038; coaches across the state are teaching age-appropriate activities under qualified guidance.<\/p>\n    <p>Feel Free to review the tabs to the right to better address the needs of your specific program &#038; local community.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 OBJECTIVES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"objectives-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg>\n    <span>Objectives<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"section-title\">NC Youth Academy Objectives<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"obj-grid\">\n    <div class=\"obj-card\">\n      <div class=\"obj-num\">1<\/div>\n      <p>A recent development in US Soccer communities as late as the early 21st century.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"obj-card\">\n      <div class=\"obj-num\">2<\/div>\n      <p>An &#8220;alternative&#8221; to frustrations felt by families with &#8220;win-at-all-costs&#8221; mentality during early developmental years.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"obj-card\">\n      <div class=\"obj-num\">3<\/div>\n      <p>Seek to improve individual player development.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"obj-card\">\n      <div class=\"obj-num\">4<\/div>\n      <p>Increase player participation, satisfaction, and player retention.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CONTACTS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"contacts-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>\n    <span>Contacts<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"section-title\">Questions? Reach Out<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"contacts-card\">\n    <p>Art Rex \u2013 VP of Coaching &#038; Player Development<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"mailto:doc@ncsoccer.edu\">Bill Furjanic<\/a> \u2013 Technical Director of Coaching Education &#038; Player Development<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"mailto:jjohn@ncsoccer.org\">John Trice<\/a> \u2013 Associate Technical Director of Coaching Education &#038; Player Development<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 RESOURCE LINKS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"links-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M10 13a5 5 0 0 0 7.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 0 0-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71\"\/><path d=\"M14 11a5 5 0 0 0-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 0 0 7.07 7.07l1.71-1.71\"\/><\/svg>\n    <span>Resources<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"section-title\">Youth Academy Resources<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"links-grid\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy-benefits\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\"><h3>Benefits<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy-showcase\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polygon points=\"10 8 16 12 10 16 10 8\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\"><h3>Youth Academy Showcase<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy-technical-staff\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\"><h3>Technical Staff<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy-resources\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\"><h3>Resources<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/let-them-referee-let-them-play\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\"><h3>Let Them Referee, Let Them Play<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy-player-development-training\/\" class=\"link-block\">\n      <div class=\"link-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-text\"><h3>Player Development Training<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"link-arrow\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 COACH FOR COMMUNITY BANNER \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"banner-section\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"banner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2023\/06\/Email_Header_Coach_for_Community_-_US_Soccer1.png\" alt=\"Coach for Community - US Soccer\">\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg>\n    <span>FAQ<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('active');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">How Can I Enter Teams into the Youth Academy?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      <p>First, your local Association must become a Youth Academy Association. Please email <a href=\"mailto:doc@ncsoccer.org\">Bill Furjanic<\/a> for details on how your association can be a part of the Youth Academy.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('active');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">What Ages Play in the Youth Academy?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      <p>The NCYSA Youth Academy is offered for players ages 7-12. Please email <a href=\"mailto:doc@ncsoccer.org\">Bill Furjanic<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('active');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">What is the NCYSA Youth Academy?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      <p>The NCYSA Youth Academy offers age-appropriate training concentrating on development over winning. Please see the Benefits page in the right hand links or click <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/youth-academy-benefits\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('active');this.nextElementSibling.classList.toggle('open')\">What is the Academy Showcase?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n      <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/programs\/showcase\/\">Academy Showcase<\/a> is held twice per year, at the end of the Fall and Spring seasons. The Showcase is for any Youth Academy team to attend. 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