Youth Academy Program Evaluations for 2009 - 2010 

To ensure proper coach/player ratios, players are encouraged to pre-register online early

Open Registration for U6-U10 

Children born from August 1, 1999 - July 31, 2004 are considered U6 - U10 

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Youth Academy Program Mission

The Youth Academy Program accepts players from 6 to 10 years old.  All players, space allowing, will be accepted.  No player will be "cut" from the program.  The Youth Academy Program is designed for player develoopment.  Form the pool of U9 and U10 players who register, teams will be selected to play (8v8 games) in the U10 age bracket in the MAPLE soccer league.  Players interested in playing on this MAPLE team must attend at least one tryout session.  The selection of players for the MAPLE teams will come exclusively from the players registered in the Youth Academy Program.  Those interested in playing in the MAPLE league should contact the Youth Academy Program Director, Michael Rugnetta. 

Players are put into a fun, competitive, safe environment where they will learn to make decisions and solve probelms on their own during games.  The training is very efficient, encompassing all four components of soccer (technical, tactical, psychological and physical) in every session.  Players are broken up into training groups at close to a 1-10 coach to player ratio based on age and ability.  Everyone is invited, no cuts are made, in an attempt to improve every youth players to their maximum potential, and at their own individual pace.  Players are encouraged to be creative and think on the fied for themselves, an invaluable life skill, even after soccer.

The primary focus at this level is the development of fundamental skills in a fun environment with the beginnings of structured team play.  Staffed by uniquely qualified coaches, these young athletes learn the basics of the game and are introduced to playing small sided games to maximize touches and involvement in the game.  The goal of this program is to prepare the athlete for the Junior Program and full participation in the Mass Premier League (MAPLE).  Developing players from the youngest ages is New England FC's priorty, and ensures the longevity of the club as a leader in youth development in New England. 

For further information, please contact Michael Rugnetta: 

Email:  Ref1coach@aol.com Tel:  781-267-2376 

Youth Academy Spring Training Schedule  

Boys Academy U6 - U10 (including Maple Teams)

Mondays 6 - 7:30pm @ Forekicks 2 Marlboro

Wednesdays 4 - 5:30pm @ Oak Grove Millis

Girls Academy U6 - U10 (including Maple Teams)

Mondays 4:30 - 6pm @ Forekicks 2 Marlboro

Wednesdays 5:30 - 7 @ Oak Grove Millis

Training Begins Week of March 23

 Youth Academy Program Director:  Michael Rugnetta 

  Former Junior Academy Coach South Coast Scorpions Soccer Club; Former Staff Instructor for the South Shore Select Soccer Club

Youth Academy Coaches 

Nick Burke - Former Professional Player,

Charlie Fuentes - Men's Assistant Worcester Academy/Trinity College

Alex Gerson - New York Red Bulls Academy

Megan Nadolski  - Boston College

Chris Hamblin - Former Boston College Womens Assistant Coach