Pepino's Premier Academy Program

The Blackbear United Premier Academy is comprised of our most competitive boys and girls players in the U11 and U12 age groups.  We recognize that certain players require and demand the highest level of training, commitment and match competitiveness available.  Players that are selected by the Academy Staff to participate in this program are chosen through participation in our Academy, formal tryout and/or scouted by a club coach.  These teams will play regional friendlies against teams in ME, MA, NH, VT, RI and Atlantic Canada.  Teams will participate in Tournament play throughout the year and the U12 teams will participate in the USYSA Soccer Maine State Cup competition. 

The Academy program will be run under the direction of Seth Brown.  Seth is a United States Soccer Federation "A" license and "Youth" licensed coach.  He has worked with youth players in Maine, North Dakota, Montana and Georgia.  "I am very excited about working with dedicated youth soccer players that are committed to working hard each session and improving the technical skills required to master the game of soccer", stated Seth.

WHO IS THE Academy 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 licensed coaches who coach for Blackbear United FC under the direction of Seth Brown who is the new Academy Director of Blackbear United.  Seth holds both a USSF “A”  and "Youth" national license. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn from Eastern Maine’s best coaching staff.

U12 Girls State Cup - Lee Clein, Adam Loiacono

U12 Boys State Cup - Head Coach Felipe Arias, Assistant Coach Stephen Miller

U11 Girls - Eric Gutheinz, Ryan Reed

U11 Boys - Head Coach Seth Brown, Assistant Coach Joe Babbitt

Premier Academy Teams will begin Training the week of November 6th and continue through at least Father Day.  Each team will train one day per week as a team.  In addition, every other week players will participate in a technical session with Academy Director Seth Brown.  Players also have the opportunity to participate in club foot-skills sessions and GK training.

Academy Tuition

Full Academy Program $725.00 (November 9 - June 2, includes 4 day summer camp). In addition, players will be required to purchase a full Premier Academy kit.  Additional fees for tournaments, state cup and coaches expenses while traveling are also required.

Primarily, sessions will take place at Fields4Kids indoor facility in Bangor, ME.  Fields4Kids is located behind Beal College and shares the same automobile entrance.  Fields4Kids is located at 129 Farm Rd, Bangor, ME 04401.  When available teams will have the opportunity to train at the Mahaney Dome on the campus of the University of Maine, Orono, ME.  Once weather permits teams will begin training outside at a designated field.

For more information contact Academy Director - Seth Brown

seth@blackbearunited.com or 207-512-0689

PAYMENT

Blackbear United accepts checks and credit cards.

Checks should be made payable to "Blackbear United" and mailed to:

Blackbear United Youth Academy 499 Broadway #183 Bangor, ME 04401