JUNIOR ACADEMY

The Junior Academy is a program designed to provide age appropriate development and competition to boys & girls U8-U10 that would like to train more regularly with our LTFC professional coaches. The JA focuses on technical development of the individual player and team, whilst making it an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone!


FALL 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN REGISTER BELOW!


OUR JUNIOR ACADEMY WILL START ON AUGUST 17TH FOR BOYS AND AUGUST 18TH FOR GIRLS.


PROGRAMS

Program Description

The U8 program is the foundational point of our program. Our focus is still on individual technical development, Small-Sided Scenarios but we look to add more detail in terms of linking it with your teammates and competing! 


Age Group: August 1st, 2018 through July 31st, 2019

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6:15pm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6:!5pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays - 2 games back to back


Structure: 

5v5 (With a Goalkeeper) or 7v7 (With a Goalkeeper) depending on level of team. 

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Program Description

The U9 program is a step up in detail from our U8 program. At U9 we move into combinations with others on your team, whilst still applying the technical focus.  We will strive to improve your players understanding of the game by putting them into more small-sided game like situations. We want to improve a players overall decision making. 


Age Group: August 1st, 2017 through July 31st, 2018.

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6:15pm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6:15pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays - 2 back to back games.


Structure: 

7v7 (With a Goalkeeper) 

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Description Title

In the U10 program, we are looking at getting players ready for Competitive and Premier Programs by increasing the intensity of technical ability and understanding for the game. We look to put players into challenging decision making moments, whilst still trying to foster a love for the game! 


Age Group: August 1st, 2016 through July 31st, 2017.

Training Days: 

Monday & Wednesday 5-6:15pmpm (Boys)

Tuesday & Thursday 5-6:15pm (Girls) 


Training Location:  

Bee Creek Sports Complex


Game Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex, FOD & The Greater Austin Area. 


Game Day: 

Saturdays - 2 back to back games.


Structure: 

7v7 (With a Goalkeeper) 

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EXTENSION PROGRAMS

Program Description

Our complimentary additional Technical program offers a third training option for all of our players for the week. It focuses on all of the fundamentals of soccer and becoming comfortable with the ball at your feet. 


Age Group: 

U8 Boys - Tuesday

U9-U10 Boys - Thursday 

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U8 Girls - Monday

U9-U10 Girls - Wedneday


Location:

Bee Creek Sports Complex #5

Time: 

5-6pm



Program Description

Our JA Goalkeeping program is complimentary and is for aspiring goalkeepers that would like to learn the fundamentals. This also gives our players a chance to see if goalkeeping is for "them". 


Age Group: 

Wednesday (Boys) 

Thursday (Girls)


Location: 

Bee Creek Sports Complex #5

Time: 5-6pm



JUNIOR ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Junior Academy Director

Junior Academy Director

(210) 748-8325

tsantiago@ltesoccer.com

Executive Director & General Manager

Executive Director & General Manager

andy@ltfc.org
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FAQS

  • FALL CALENDAR

    Pre-Season 

    August 10-14:  (Free promo session)


    Season

    Program Starts: 

    August 17th (Boys) & August 18th (Girls) 


    Player Evaluation Period: 

    August 17 - 28: Evaluation Period


    Teams Formed & Announced: 

    September 1st

     

    Team Trainings Begins: 

    September 1st (Boys) & 2nd (Girls) 


    Final Weekend of Regular Season: 

    November 14-15th


    Final Weekend of Exgended Season: 

    November 21st-22nd (For teams that want an extra tournament) 


    Additional Registration 

    August 3-7: Jr. Academy Camp

  • WHAT IS JUNIOR ACADEMY?

    The Academy program is for players aged U8 through U10 (July 31st, 2019 through August 1st, 2016) who are ready to be challenged in a hollistic learning process. 



  • HOW TO ORDER UNIFORMS?

    1) Click the soccer.com uniform order link that will be linked down below.

    2) Hover over the word 'Collections' and select the drop down that says "LTFC Jr Academy"

    3) Type in the players last name and number youd like to order (it can be any number 1-99)

    4) Select the correct size for all items, no required items will be able to be removed from your cart.

    Uniform Link- LTFC


    Email aspeir@ltya.org if you have any questions.


  • WHO DO WE PLAY AGAINST?

    We participate in the CAYSA Academy League that includes teams from the Austin and Greater Austin area. 

  • WHEN CAN MY SON/DAUGHTER JOIN THE ACADEMY?

    This Fall we are enrolling players born between 2016-2019. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY PLAYER NEED?

    For each practice and game players need soccer specific shoes (cleats or turf shoes), a size 4 soccer ball, shinguards (worn under the socks), and a water bottle. They will be required to wear our training uniform that is part of the uniform kit.

  • IS IT POSSIBLE TO COME INTO THE ACADEMY PROGRAM WITH A FRIEND AND PLAY ON THE SAME TEAM?

    If they are at the same playing level they can remain together. If they are at different playing levels, they may be moved to different teams based on our observation periods.

  • WHO COACHES THE TEAMS?

    All Academy teams are coached by our professional staff. See the club staff page for more information

  • HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?

    We will use the first few weeks of each season as an evaluation period that our staff will use to place players on teams based on skill and ability.  Each family will receive an email at the end of observations notifying them of their team and the coach that will be assigned to the team.

  • HOW MANY GAMES ARE IN THE SEASON?

    Teams will have 14-18 games per season.

  • WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE GAMES BE PLAYED ?

    Games will be played at the Field of Dreams, Bee Creek Sports Complex or at other locations around Austin, including: Wells Point Park, Dripping Springs, Old Settlers Park. 

     All games are played Saturday between 9:00 AM – 5 PM 

  • WHAT SIZE BALL IS USED?

    Academy players use a size 4 ball.

  • WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

    There are no refunds for Select and Junior Academy programs. In U11-U19, most fees are included during registration once a player accepts a team offer directly after tryouts. Fees for Junior Academy are collected in the fall and spring, prior to team formation each season. Extra costs to expect are uniforms, and 1-3 optional tournaments

  • WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JR. ACADEMY PROGRAM IN SEASON OR OUT OF SEASON?

    Please contact our Junior Academy Director, Tyler Santiago - tsantiago@ltesoccer.com