Youth Academy
WHAT IS IT?
The Blackbear Academy is geared toward younger players aged 5-13 who want to learn the game of soccer from a top level coaching staff, and for those in need a high level of training so that they can develop as players. Each training session will focus on individual techniques, small sided games and FUN, FUN, FUN!! The Academy will serve as an identification program for our developmental teams, future premier players, and is an avenue for young players to learn from top coaches at a relatively young age. The Academy is a training supplement to recreation and travel players who are currently playing on teams this fall. The Academy will teach players of all ages a proven curriculum that is second to none.
WHO IS THE COACHING STAFF?
The Blackbear Academy offers a top level coaching staff that focuses on teaching the game in a fun learning environment while promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Academy staff includes; M.J. Ball, Seth Brown, Travers Evans, Pat Laughlin and Laura Harper.
M.J. Ball is co-founder of Blackbear United and has a USSF “A” license, Seth Brown is the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Husson College and holds his USSF “A” license and National Youth License, Travers Evans is nationally licensed and is the Head Men’s and Women's Soccer Coach at Maine Maritime Academy and co-founder of Blackbear United, Pat Laughlin is the Head Men's Soccer Coach at the University of Maine and has a USSF "B" License, and Laura Harper plays her collegiate soccer at the University of Maine. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn from Eastern Maine’s best coaching staff.
WHEN IS IT?
Blackbear United offers a fall session and a winter session. The fall session training begins Monday, October 1st and runs every Monday through December. The winter session of the Academy begins on Monday, January 14th and runs through to March. Various age groups will be offered on Monday evenings.
Fall Session at UCB Fitness Center
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ages 6-9
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Ages 10-13
Winter Session at UCB Fitness Center
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ages 5 - 8 (boys and girls)
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Ages 9 - 11 (boys and girls)
ACADEMY SCHEDULE
Fall Session
Monday, October 1st
Wednesday, October 10th (Monday, Oct 8th is Columbus Day)
Monday, October 15th
Monday, October 22nd
Monday, October 29th
Monday, November 5th
Wednesday, November 14th (Monday, Nov 12th is Veterans Day)
Monday, November 19th
Monday, December 3rd
Monday, December 10th
Winter Session
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ages 5 - 8 (boys and girls)
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Ages 9 - 11 (boys and girls)
Monday, January 14th - Registration at Mahaney Dome (Free Session)
Monday, January 21st - No academy (MLK Day)
Monday, January 28th at UCB Fitness Center
Monday, February 4th at UCB Fitness Center
Monday, February 11th at UCB Fitness Center
Monday, February 18th - No academy due to Feb Break
Monday, February 25th at UCB Fitness Center
Monday, March 3rd at UCB Fitness Center
Monday, March 10th at UCB Fitness Center
Monday, March 17th at UCB Fitness Center
2007-08 Academy Tuition
Fall Session - 10 Week Program(all ages) - $90 for new participants (includes adidas t-shirt), $80 for returning academy participants for fall session. Players can attend individual sessions at $10 each.
Winter Session - 7 Week Program (all ages) - $75 for new participants (includes adidas t-shirt), $65 for returning academy participants. Players can attend individual sessions at $10 each and purchase a t-shirt for $15.
The tuition covers facility rental cost and coaching fees.
PAYMENT
Blackbear United accepts checks and now accepts credit cards
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$75 - Winter Session - New Academy Participant (includes Adidas T-shirt):
$65 - Winter Session - Returning Academy Participant:
