Academy FAQs
MSC Development Academy FAQs
What is the Academy?
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.
When can my son/daughter join the Academy?
Our Fall 2024 season will be for all players 9U (2016 birth year) and 10U (2015 birth year) . Our Fall season season runs from late August- Early November. Registration will open in July.
What is the cost?
The Academy cost is $350 9U and $450 10U. The season consists of two training sessions a week for 10 weeks.
Uniform cost:
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 competitive kit for 10U is $170. This includes one black jersey, one blue jersey, blue shorts, black shorts, white and black socks.
Who coaches the team and are they certified?
All Academy soccer teams are coached by MSC certified staff coaches. All coaches are KidSafe certified and completed a coaching youth license.
How are teams formed?
All teams are formed and balanced after all players are evaluated by the MSC coaching staff. MSC will notify all registered players after registration has ended what day, time and field the evaluation will be held. Once all players have been evaluated, you will be sent a notification informing you what team you have been placed on via Playmetrics.
How many games are in a season?
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.
Who do we play?
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.
Who do I contact?
You can contact our Academy director Glenn "Benji" Benjamin at benji@mscsoccer.org
