Players in our Academy program experience a balance of structured training and competitive game-play, led by PSU’s licensed and experienced coaches. In this program, players develop strong individual skills and learn team concepts, preparing them for Select Soccer and beyond, including:
- Key concepts of the associative game (recognizing their roles based on different elements of the game such as the position of ball, teammates, opponents, goal, time, and space
- Game tactics that help them gain advantage over their opponents
- Fundamentals of all team sports (communication, sportsmanship, leadership, effort, etc.)
Additionally, the concepts of Passion, Skill, and Character are taught throughout PSU’s Academy Program, and it is through these concepts that we help players become great teammates, skilled players, and resilient people in their efforts both on and off the field.
As such, players in PSU’s Academy program are held to high standards, but also reap great reward for their effort. Players in our Academy program are expected to: 1.) Exhibit a desire to improve their soccer skills, abilities, and overall knowledge of the game, 2.) Engage actively, positively, and respectfully with their coaches, teammates, referees, opponents, and parents, and 3.) Put in significant effort during practices and games.
PSU’s Academy program isn’t for everyone, but it is an incredibly fun and rewarding experience that will set players up great for wherever their soccer journey may take them.
| Academy Program Details | |
|---|---|
| Program structure | Team training w/games & tournaments, gender-based teams |
| Program seasons | Fall, Winter, & Spring |
| Registration options | Full-year |
| Ages served | 8U to 10U (players born in 2014 – 2016) |
| Fall dates | 8/14/23 through 11/12/23 (depending on team game schedules) |
| Spring dates | 4/8/24 through 6/16/24 (depending on team game schedules) |
| Games* | Generally, 6 to 10 games each spring & fall season, 5 to 8 games in winter. Typically played on Saturdays and Sundays between 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional weekday games. |
| Tournaments | 1 fall tournament & 1 spring tournament. Tournament fees are not included with registration and require additional $60 fee which is collected during registration. |
| Tryouts | None |
| Training structure | Two-to-three x 90-minute sessions each week |
| Training days & times | Determined by coach – generally between 4:30 – 8:00pm, M-Th |
| Coaching | PSU coaches with parent team managers |
| Location | Pewaukee or Sussex area park |
| Full season fee | 8U ($795) / 9U & 10U ($995) |
| Uniforms** | Uniforms are NOT included with registration fee. Uniform purchases are required every two years. Adidas-brand home jersey, away jersey, shorts, & socks. |
| Player Excellence | Available with additional fee |
| Other | Coaching fees, field rental & maintenance fees, insurance, referee fees, WYSA player, league, & team fees, winter facility & training fees, and winter league fees are also included with registration fee. |
*The number and/or duration of practices, games, camps, tournaments, and other PSU events are not guaranteed. Weather, field conditions, and unforeseen circumstances will require the cancellation of these events from time to time. When this happens, PSU will do all we can to reschedule the cancelled event, but it may not be feasible to do so for every event.
**PSU changes jersey designs every two years. All members will purchase a new uniform in the 2023-24 season. Players who have a current jersey design from the previous season may use the same jersey, effectively eliminating the uniform fee. Individual uniform components may also be purchased during non-design change seasons.
Contact registrar@pewaukeesussexunited.com with questions.
