
The Academy program serves as a vital bridge between Recreational and Travel soccer, offering a structured environment where players can enhance their skills, game intelligence, and adaptability. Designed to develop well-rounded, confident athletes, this program nurtures players who seek to improve their abilities or aspire to compete at higher levels of the game.
Academy Program: The Bridge to Competitive Soccer
Our Academy program is designed as a transition between Recreational and Travel soccer, offering young athletes the opportunity to develop the technical, tactical, and mental skills needed for higher levels of play.
Why Choose the Academy Path?
- Development Over Winning
The focus is on individual growth—not win/loss records. Players learn through structured training, not pressure to perform in matches. - Player-Centered Coaching
Coaches prioritize player development, encouraging creativity, adaptability, and game intelligence. - Flexible Player Pools
No tryouts, no cuts, and no rigid team rankings. Players move within flexible pools based on their progress and development. - More Training, Smarter Play
Players benefit from more training sessions than games, working with experienced coaches in a variety of game-like situations. - Growth Through Challenge
Athletes get the chance to play with and against stronger competition, accelerating their learning and love for the game. - Positive & Inclusive Environment
With a focus on fun, learning, and long-term development, the Academy provides a supportive space to build confidence and skills.
| TigersFC Recreational Soccer | StrikersFC Academy Soccer | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Length | 10 week season with 7 games | 13 week season Fall and Spring season has 6-10 League games Includes 1 Tournament each season |
| League Play | Fall & Spring: 6–10 local games at Brandywine Park | Fall & Spring: Indiana State League (ISL), multiple locations |
| Tournaments | Not included | 1 tournament per season |
| Training Time | 1 practice/week (10 total hours per season) | Two 90-min practices/week + technical training (40+ hours/season) |
| Winter Training | Not offered | Included |
| Coaching Staff | Parent volunteers | Paid, licensed coaches (US Youth Soccer certified) |
| Game Locations | Brandywine Park only | ISL locations around central Indiana (e.g., Noblesvile) |
| Travel Requirements | Minimal (Brandywine only) | Moderate (within 465 loop, occasional travel) |
| Cost | $90–$120 per season (Fall, Winter, Spring) | $750 per year (Fall, Winter, Spring included) |
| Uniforms | T-shirt and socks provided | Full uniform kit: Home, Away, Practice jerseys, shorts, socks (cost TBD; reusable while it fits) |
| Financial Assistance | Available | Available |

