The Academy is for 9U and 10U boys and girls soccer players who are looking for more of a challenge (than recreational soccer) with certified coaches and Academy developmental competitive games.

Our MSC academy program offers open enrollment for players in the following age groups:

9U (2017 birth year)

10U (2016 birth year)

Evaluation Requirement

All players interested in joining the Academy must attend a player evaluation session. This helps our staff determine if the Academy environment is the right developmental fit for your

child.

Placement Process

Following the evaluation:

-Players will either be invited to join the Academy,

-Or, if it’s not the right fit at this time, we may recommend placement in our Recreational program, which still offers a fun, structured learning experience.

Official Evaluation Date

Sunday, August 3rd | 9:00–10:30 AM

Location: Pelican Park – Yellow Complex

Registration Cost:The Academy cost is $400 9U and $450 10U. The season consists of two training sessions a week for 10 weeks.

Nike recreational kit for U9 is $45. This includes one black jersey and one blue jersey, players may wear any black shorts and black socks.

Nike recreational kit for U9 is $45.  This includes one black jersey and one blue jersey, players may wear any black shorts and black socks.

All Academy soccer teams are coached by MSC certified staff coaches. All coaches are KidSafe certified and completed a coaching youth license.

All Academy teams are formed and balanced based on player evaluations conducted by the MSC coaching staff.

Team placement takes into account each player’s developmental needs, technical ability, and overall fit to ensure competitive and enjoyable training environments for all.

Player placements and team assignments will be communicated to families through PlayMetrics once evaluations are complete.

 10U teams will have 10-15 games per season. 9U teams will have 10-12 games per season. We take strides to eliminate excessive travel required for teams, and all the games are in a 1.5 hour drive with no overnight stays. U10 Academy players in the spring will get an opportunity to attend the Pensacola Classic Tournament. This event gives our players an experience that helps prepare then for our U11 Lakers Competitive program.

We play member teams of the Louisiana Soccer Academy (LSAP). The number of LSAP teams continues to grow since its inaugural season. With their participation,  cooperation and guidance, these clubs are committing to improving the game of soccer across the state.

We will also play non-member teams, including teams from Mississippi and Alabama, but they just be approved by LSA.

You can contact our Academy director Glenn "Benji" Benjamin at benji@mscsoccer.org