United Sports Training Center

Boys Academy

Welcome to the exciting world of the United Sports Soccer Academy. The Academy is the first soccer training center in the Northeast to offer top-level instruction to the elite young player. The Academy provides a structured curriculum developed for the age and ability of each gifted player. The United Sports Soccer Academy is modeled after numerous professional clubs' academies in Europe which identify and train young players to eventually become part of their professional teams.

The United Sports Soccer Academy presents a terrific opportunity for any gifted male or female youth player wishing to take their game to the highest level. Designed to teach young gifted players proper skills and tactics through an intense and structured curriculum, our Academy will be one of the first to implement the recommendations of the United States Soccer Federation's Project 2010 report. The report emphasizes the need to recognize the talented youth player and expose that player to the best training and facilities.

What Is Our Philosophy?

Identify and develop young soccer players of the highest quality through current modern and multidimensionally-structured intensive systems of training designed to help prepare players to compete at the highest levels of the game
Offer talented young players an opportunity to learn and develop both soccer and life skills at the United Sports Training Center in partnership with players' parents and schools
Present the opportunity for talented young players to fully realize their athletic and academic potential and reach their personal goals by working with the best available staff at one of the finest training facilities in the United States.

The United Sports Soccer Academy is a soccer school of excellence and, in the spirit of this philosophy, will NOT organizing its players as club teams. However, realizing the need to provide a competitive environment for its players and coaching staff, the Academy will target youth tournaments which, during the calendar year, will not conflict with the players' respective club teams. These tournaments or matches could be local, national, or international matches arranged by the Academy.

Curriculum and Programs

The curriculum developed for those players in the United Sports Soccer Academy can best be described as holistic in nature. The training and instruction that will take place will attempt to develop each individual not merely as a soccer players with the ability to compete at the highest levels of the game but also to help each player realize their academic potential and reach their personal goals off the field. A comprehensive sequential curriculum catered to each individual age group will cover the following areas:

Soccer techniques (shooting, receiving, dribbling, etc.)
Individual, group, and team tactics
Small group games
Match play
Support
Speed, agility, coordination
Defending
Awareness, vision
Laws of the game
History of the game
Communication
Combination play
Transition play
Tackling
Goalkeeping

On-field training will be supplemented with instruction in a number of other areas by the most qualified people in their respective fields, some of which include the following:

Speed, agility, and quickness. Soccer-specific exercises to improve running mechanics, agility, and overall coordination will be implemented in each eight-week session through Parisi Speed School.
Nutrition. A registered dietician and sports nutritionist will address students in each eight-week session educating players on the importance of proper eating habits. Students will learn what to eat o not to eat before, during, and after games and training sessions. Our nutritionist will provide a detailed meal plan while on campus and for tournament play. The nutritionist's role will be to educate each player on the importance of eating properly and developing strong eating habits required to perform at his/her highest level.
Inspiration and Motivation. The Academy program will include inspirational and motivational speakers as part of its curriculum. These speakers will help inspire our students to become disciplined, set goals, develop self-confidence, and improve self-motivation.
Video Analysis and Mental Efficiency. Classroom sessions to develop the ability to read the game as well as visualization and relaxation techniques to help with game preparation and emotions will be taught.
Education. The academy will provide an educational support program on site for players of all levels to ensure that the players develop and take pride in academic excellence as well as superior athletic skills on the soccer field. Tutoring services are available during after school hours in our air-conditioned classrooms. United Sports Soccer Academy players will be expected to demonstrate proficiency on the field and in the classroom.
Guest Clinicians. In addition to our outstanding coaching staff, the United Sports Soccer Academy will have guest clinicians from the USSF Regional and National Coaching Staffs, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Staff, international coaches, members of the men's and women's national teams, as well as professional players give clinics to United Sports Academy students a minimum of two times per weight-week session.

Sean McCafferty, Boys Academy Director

Sean hails from Derry, in the north of Ireland. Sean played professional soccer in England for Peterborough United (English 2nd division), as well as playing semi-professional for Finn Harps in the league of Ireland. During his time at Peterborough United he had the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland at U-18 level. Sean has been an employee of united sports for over 3 years where he was assistant director for both the Academy and player development center. Sean is an English coaching badge holder.

Highly-Qualified Staff Members Include
Full FA Badge…Scottish Football Association Licenses…USSF "A" National Licenses…USSF National Youth Licenses…USSF National Staff Instructor…NSCAA National Diplomas…Region One Staff Coaches…Former Professional Players.