NASA Academy U10 Girls @ Metro North Park


U10 hot-line: 1-866-206-9066, ext. 8870#

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This page was updated July 08, 2009.  Content changes frequently; use your "Refresh" feature to display the most current information.

News:

Academy Camp starts Monday! (July 8)  We kick-off the season with Academy Camp on Monday, July 13th at Metro North Park. We want to make sure all the girls get off to a good start. Proper hydration and foot care are two huge factors in keeping the girls fit so they can get the most out of camp. Here are some tips to help them be their best:

Registration update: (June 25)  Here's the "to do" list for registration, fees, paperwork and uniforms:

Tryouts: (June 18)  We thank all the families who brought their daughters to our tryout sessions, and we congratulate the girls for their effort and desire. Link: tryout results

Friendship Cup update: (May 25)  We congratulate the girls for their spirited and skilled play during the 2009 Friendship Cup tournament. There was a lot of good soccer, and the weather gods provided us with mild weather throughout the weekend. We also thank the parents for their support this past weekend and throughout the season. We send our best wishes to the girls who are graduating to the U11 Academy, and we look forward to working with the younger girls who will be back for another year in the U10 Academy.

Spring season party - Sunday, May 17th: (May 18)  We thank Laura and her crew for Sunday's party! Soccer, dodge ball, basketball, batting cages, inflatables, arcade games: we did it all. The smiles and laughter count was in the thousands, and the drama and tears count was zero. Events like these confirm what a wonderful group of girls and parents we have in the program!

A. I. L. update: (May 14)  We welcome Erin back into action. And we send "get well soon" wishes to Lauren, who will miss the last weeks of the season with a foot injury.

Marrowthon1.jpg (260745 bytes) Marrowthon thank you! (April 19)  We thank everyone who participated in the Great American Soccer Marrowthon event. We had a huge turn-out for a worthwhile cause!

Women's Professional Soccer returns! (March 24)  The WPS league kicks off on Sunday, March 29th. Games will be televised weekly (usually Sunday late afternoon or evening) on Fox Soccer Channel (FSC) and/or Fox Sports Net (FSN). Check it out when you get a chance and watch the best women players in the world. Link: WPS TV schedule

Game photos: (March 16)  We've added another photo gallery. We thank the Jacobs and Kelso families for providing hundreds of photos from our fall season games, and thank the St. Urbains for the latest gallery. are links to their galleries:

Shameless commerce - Brasilian skills balls: (September 10)  Several of the girls have taken a shine to the "little blue" Brasilian futebols we bring out to practice. You can order these via the web: www.brasilianfutebol.com. We don't have any financial interest in the supplier, but our experience over the years is that the supplier is reputable and the futebols are fun, durable and help players improve their ball skills. 

Communication channels: (September 9)  During the season, we recommend you check the Academy web site a couple of times per week - early in the week and again late in the week. We update our web site as needed, which is often multiple times a week. (Use your "Refresh" feature to be sure you see the most current information.)

We'll send occasional group e-mails, but you can stay current by checking our web site rather than waiting for e-mails. Another communication channel is our U10 Academy phone hot-line: 1-866-206-9066, ext. 8870#. We'll use this to post announcements about any last-minute schedule changes, usually weather-related. If you need to contact a coach, you can do so in person after a training session, or you can contact the coach via e-mail or phone. Link: contacts


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About the Academy:

Formed in May, 2001, the NASA Academy is designed to enhance the development of the North Atlanta Soccer Association's girls at Metro North Park through professional coaching at the 8, 9 and 10-year old levels (what we call "U10" players).

Our mission is to build a strong foundation for the soccer stars of tomorrow, while providing a fun and healthy soccer environment.

We've expanded over the years to create U11 and U12 Academy programs. The Academy programs serve as a bridge between our U8 / U10 / U12 recreational soccer programs and the U13 select (i.e., "Athena") program.

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U10 Academy coaching staff (2009-10):

We’ll also occasionally have older Athena-level players join us as guest trainers. This will allow your daughter an opportunity to see the technical skills that higher-level players must possess.

Highlights of the Academy program:

The pool of players for the Academy will consist of 30-40 girls, most coming from the NASA recreational program at Metro North Park. We identify prospective players in three phases:

Players who are identified as strong candidates will be offered admission into the Academy. There is no obligation to join, however. If the level of commitment isn't right for your daughter or family, the NASA recreational program at Metro North Park will still be available as an option.

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Academy Goals:


Created: 06/01/06
Revised: 07/08/09
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