About AFC Academy
Americas Futbol Club believes the development of young players is a major component to youth soccer and the growth of the game. While training in a fun and safe environment, AFC understands the importance of player development for the Academy age players. AFC will work on the basic fundamentals of soccer while challenging the players everyday in a fun atmosphere. We will work with your kids during their most important learning years for the game to prepare them for the next level.
Our youth academy teams will participate in various leagues and tournaments and ultimately become part of our competitive program. The academy program provides development of the players from recreational soccer to the competitive soccer atmosphere.
Player Development
Core Skills – Technical
Ball Skills, Passing and Receiving, 1 v 1 Defending and Attacking
Simple Game Concepts – Tactical
Reading the game, decision making, team playing in shape
Mind-set of a young player – Mental
Willingness to compete, discipline while maintaining good practice habits and game habits, self-confidence
Foundation of a young athlete – Physical
Acceleration, agility, balance
Player Ages for AFC Academy, Boys and Girls
U6 – 13’s birthdays in the year of 2013
U7 – 12’s – birthdays in the year of 2012
U8 – 11’s- birthdays in the year of 2011
U9 – 10’s – birthdays in the year of 2010
AFC Academy Director
Sam Jones
AFC Academy Coaches
Scooter Shaffer
Josh Goldstein
Lane Vidari