2008-2009 Registration Open

Academy Program Overview

Thank you for taking the time to research the Dallas Texans Austin (DTA) Academy Program.  Here is a brief overview of our philosophy and curriculum.

The philosophy of the DTA Academy Program is to improve youth soccer players’ (U7-U10) individual technical and tactical ability while still providing a fun, safe, and competitive environment. DTA Academy emphasizes player development first. We believe this is the best path for each player to maximize their potential and enjoyment of soccer.  While as a club we ultimately want to field winning teams at the highest competitive level, the staff of the DTA Academy firmly believes that competitive teams are ultimately composed of individual technically skilled players. In addition, as a player’s skill level rises their enjoyment of the game typically rises as well. While winning is not opposed to player development, player development is the priority.

The DTA Academy is often the ‘next step’ for the U10 and under soccer player who is looking to put more into and get more out of soccer. Players often join our program from our local partner recreational associations PAYSL, RRSA and WBSA. Our program is, of course, open to all players and we encourage players from all associations to try DTA. Consider our programs below and to see which best suits your particular situation. If you would like, our Youth Director will be more than happy to discuss which program might best suit your athlete(s).

TEAM PROGRAM - Sign up individually or as a group for the entire year with a DTA Academy Team. - Receive DTA Academy uniform - Train twice a week with assigned DTA coach - Test your skills against other Austin soccer players in CAYSA Rec. Plus league - Participate in FREE local tournaments - Assistant coach mentoring programs - For more information click here

TECHNICAL TRAINING - Polish up your game with weekly technical training sessions - Open to ALL (U7 – U10) Recreational or Academy soccer players from any assoc. - Flexible attendance ($5 for non DTA players) - Boys – U8-U10 Wed. 5.30 – 6.30pm (Voigt) Begins Wed. 3/26 - Girls – U7-U10 TBD - For more info click here

For registration or uniform information on the DTA Academy Team program please contact DTA’s Academy Registrar Janet Ibanez.

Curriculum Focus

• Player development is priority
• Individual Technical Training (Dribbling, Turning, Passing, Control, Shooting, etc)
• Speed, agility and quickness training
• Small sided games to maximize each player’s ball touches
• Player assessment and development program

Spring 2008 Academy Schedule: Feb 2      Spring season kick off weekend Feb 3      Training begins Feb 9      CAYSA Pre Season tournament Feb 23   Austin Spring Rev-Up Cup (Free) Mar 1      CAYSA Spring season begins May 3      CAYSA Spring Season ends May 10   CAYSA  Invitational Tournament

Spring 2008 Academy Teams: Boys 98B Red                Russell Putnam 98B White             James Crowder 99B Red                 Logan Maggart Girls 98G Red                Matt Hess 98G White             Bright Bayour 98G Black              Russell Putnam 98G Navy               Bright Bayour 99G Red                Logan Maggart 99G White             Lorne Laporte 99G Black              Simon Afara