US Soccer Development Academy Program:

Clearwater Charger Development Team Web Site 

I. Team Pages at US soccer Development Academy web site:

To view the latest Academy information, including schedules, standings, player rosters and contact information please visit :

                        Game Schedules 2010-2011

   Chargers :   15/16 Boys Team   and   17/18 Boys Team 

II. Academy Home Page at US Soccer Web page:

III. Clearwater Soccer Club Alumni List-

     Click for List of Alumni 

IV. Development Academy Description:

Developing the Next Generation

U.S. Soccers Development Academy program is driven by the game and its players, coaches and referees.  This game-centric approach allows for long-term development to occur through a deep understanding of what makes players successful around the world.  As the sport of soccer grows in the United States, young players in our country need the proper environment to compete against the worlds elite.  The U.S. Soccer Development Academy program provides the optimum developmental environment for the nations top youth soccer players, coaches and referees by emphasizing development through quality training and limited, meaningful competition.

Meaningful Training

Academy teams spend a greater amount of time focused on training to improve as individuals and as a team. The teams and players receive direct feedback and evaluations from National Team Staff and ProZone video analysis. To round-out the complete training environment, Academy teams are tested in their physical capabilities using the SPARQ testing methodology and their hydration levels by Gatorade.  They also receive a SPARQ training curriculum for soccer-specific athletic training and Nutrition and Hydration recommendations from Gatorades Sports Science Institute.  Each athlete then gains a greater understanding of how they compare physically against their peers and what they need to do to achieve their optimal performance levels. 

Competitive Environment

The Academy program features teams from the top youth clubs from around the country. Each Academy team plays approximately 30 regular season games to ensure all games are meaningful. Games are also played according to FIFAs Laws of the Game and officiated by a pool of the nations top young referees in order to prepare players for the next level of competition. National Team Scouts regularly attend Academy games, so players are evaluated over the course of the season and in their natural positions allowing for better player assessment.

Early Success

As the program enters its second year, it has already dramatically impacted the player development process in the United States. In 2008, more than 100 players from Academy clubs were included in U.S. Youth National Teams and almost 800 graduates from the inaugural Academy class participated in college soccer the following fall. Virtually all college programs use the Academy program as a scouting vehicle and the program has received increased attention from professional scouts representing domestic and international clubs. Visit ussoccer.com to view the top Academy teams in action.

V. Development Academy Presentation:

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Special Awards by Clearwater Academy Members:

1. 2008-09 Special Recognitions: 

2. Congratulations to Peter Mannino for being named Coach of the Year 2007-08 in the Southeastern Conference by US Soccer in the Academy Program.

3. Congratulations to Wesley Sever, Forward, and Alex Tuch, Midfielder, who both play on the U-16 Boys Academy Team for being selected to be on the 2007-08 All-Conference Team .

U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
 

Development Academy Teams Across the US: US Soccer Development Academy 2008-2009   East Conference U16 Albertson U16 B/W Gottschee U16 Baltimore Bays U16 DC United U16 FC DELCO U16 FC Greater Boston U16 FC Westchester U16 Match Fit Academy U16 Met Oval U16 New England Revolution U16 New York Red Bulls U16 Oakwood Soccer Club U16 PA Classics U16 PDA U16 Potomac U16 Seacoast United U16 South Central Premier U16   South Conference U16 AFC Lightning U16 Atlanta Fire United U16 Birmingham United U16 Bridge FA U16 CASL U16 Clearwater Chargers SC U16 Concorde Fire U16 Greensboro Soccer Club U16 IMG Soccer Academy U16 Miami FC Kendall U16 North Meck U16 Richmond Kickers U16 Richmond Strikers U16 Schulz Academy U16 South Charlotte SA U16 Virginia Rush Soccer Club U16   Central Conference U16 Andromeda U16 CASA U16 Carmel United Soccer Club U16 Chicago Fire U16 Chicago Magic U16 Classics Elite U16 Colorado Rapids U16 Colorado Rush U16 Columbus Crew U16 Dallas Texans U16 Empire United U16 FC Dallas U16 FC Milwaukee U16 Internationals U16 Lonestar U16 Metro United U16 Michigan Wolves U16 Ohio Elite Soccer Academy U16 Real Colorado U16 Scott Gallagher U16 Sockers FC U16 Solar SC U16 Texas Rush U16 Texas SC U16 Vardar U16   West Conference U16 Arsenal FC U16 Cal Odyssey U16 Chivas USA U16 Crossfire Premier Soccer U16 De Anza Force U16 FC Portland U16 Irvine Strikers U16 LA Galaxy U16 LAFC U16 Mustang SC U16 NOMADS Soccer Club U16 Pateadores U16 Real So Cal U16 San Diego Surf Soccer U16 Santa Cruz County Breakers U16 Washington Premier FC U16   East Conference U18 Albertson U18 B/W Gottschee U18 Baltimore Bays U18 DC United U18 FC DELCO U18 FC Greater Boston U18 FC Westchester U18 Match Fit Academy U18 Met Oval U18 New England Revolution U18 New York Red Bulls U18 Oakwood Soccer Club U18 PA Classics U18 PDA U18 Potomac U18 Seacoast United U18 South Central Premier U18   South Conference U18 AFC Lightning U18 Atlanta Fire United U18 Birmingham United U18 Bridge FA U18 CASL U18 Clearwater Chargers SC U18 Concorde Fire U18 Greensboro Soccer Club U18 IMG Soccer Academy U18 Miami FC Kendall U18 North Meck U18 Richmond Kickers U18 Richmond Strikers U18 Schulz Academy U18 South Charlotte SA U18 Virginia Rush Soccer Club U18   Central Conference U18 Andromeda U18 CASA U18 Carmel United Soccer Club U18 Chicago Fire U18 Chicago Magic U18 Classics Elite U18 Colorado Rapids U18 Colorado Rush U18 Columbus Crew U18 Dallas Texans U18 Empire United U18 FC Dallas U18 FC Milwaukee U18 Internationals U18 Lonestar U18 Metro United U18 Michigan Wolves U18 Ohio Elite Soccer Academy U18 Real Colorado U18 Scott Gallagher U18 Sockers FC U18 Solar SC U18 Texas Rush U18 Texas SC U18 Vardar U18   West Conference U18 Arsenal FC U18 Cal Odyssey U18 Chivas USA U18 Crossfire Premier Soccer U18 De Anza Force U18 FC Portland U18 Irvine Strikers U18 LA Galaxy U18 LAFC U18 Mustang SC U18 NOMADS Soccer Club U18 Pateadores U18 Real So Cal U18 San Diego Surf Soccer U18 Santa Cruz County Breakers U18 Washington Premier FC U18