The philosophy of the WVFC Academy is to give our young soccer players, boys and girls ages 6 to 11, the best possible developmental opportunity in preparation for the rest of their soccer experience. The WVFC Academy program staff focuses on enhancing our player’s development, including technical enhancement of each player’s soccer-specific footwork, ability, and overall enjoyment of the game. We aim to ensure all academy players are comfortable with a ball at their feet and to establish a lifelong love for the game!
Players of academy age are able to absorb positive habits and attitudes, creating fantastic platforms for excellent development further down the soccer road. At WVFC’s Academy Program, we stress player development instead of expecting results. At this age, it’s important to put more significance on the player’s technical and tactical development, rather than creating a “win at all cost” mentality. After all, pushing winning over fostering a fun learning environment can hamper a player’s development.
To achieve our goal, we provide a great training environment for our young players. Along with technical skills development and small-sided games and free play, our licensed coaching staff teaches a special curriculum based on each age group and level of player. Providing locations throughout the region is part of our effort to reach as many players as possible. Along with the possibility of attending up to three sessions per week, our hope is to create a wonderful environment to learn soccer. Our WVFC staff is confident your child will thrive in a setting that encourages creativity and building skill. We believe that through having fun and working hard, our players can improve at great rates! For additional questions regarding academy you can reach out to academy@westvirginiafutbolclub.com .
Academy Fees
Academy Registration: $135 - This registration covers a player from August - June.
Fall Academy Training Fee: $275 - This covers three trainings per week, inter-club scrimmages, friendlies and extracurricular events from August - November.
Spring Academy Training Fee: $275 - This covers three trainings per week, inter-club scrimmages, friendlies and extracurricular events from March - May.
Tournament Fee: Varies - Tournament fees are only billed to players who participate. Most in-state tournaments are around $50 and most out-of-state tournaments are around $100.
2022-2023 Academy Practice Times and Locations
Day | Location | Time |
Monday | Barboursville Park or Trace Fork (all ages, 2018-2013 boys, girls)
You attend whichever location is most convenient for you. |
5:30 - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | West Teays Elementary
2015/16 girls, 2015/16 boys, 2014 boys, 2014 girls, 2013 girls 2013 Boys **2017/18 Co-Ed do not train on Tuesdays. They only train Monday/Thursday** |
6:00 - 7:15 PM 6:45 - 8:00 PM
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Thursday | Valley Park or Shawnee Sports Complex
Thursdays are primarily at Valley Park but will be at Shawnee on weekends leading into events. 2017/18 co-ed, 2015/16 girls, 2015/16 boys, 2014 girls, 2014 boys 2013 girls 2013 boys |
5:30 - 7:00 PM 6:30 - 8:00 PM 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
Fall Coaching Assignments:
2013 Boys - Caleb Barnette
2013 Girls - Brian Shields/Brooklyn Pritt
2014 Boys - Fayanga Keita
2014 Girls - Kristin Brown
2015/16 Boys - Todd McClure
2016/16 Girls - Todd McClure/Ashlie Santolla
2017/17 Co-Ed - Jayne Lawman/Said Garcia
Event Dates:
Ribfest - September 16-17 at Shawnee
Blue Chip Youth Showcase - October 6-8 at Cincinnati
Haunted Classic - October 20-22 at Dayton
Mountain Cup - November 18-19 at Shawnee
League Dates:
Saturday, August 26 in Morgantown @ Laurel Point
Saturday, September 9 in Charleston - location TBD
Saturday, September 23 in Barboursville @ Barboursville Park
Saturday, October 14 in Beckley @ YMCA Complex
Saturday, November 4 in Parkersburg - location TBD
Fields
Barboursville Park 6040 Booten Creek Road Barbousville, WV 25504 Directions |
Shawnee Sports Complex 519 King Street Dunbar, WV 25064 Directions |
Trace Fork Soccer Complex 25 RHL Blvd South Charleston, WV 25309 Directions |
Valley Park 1 Valley Park Dr Hurricane, WV 25526 Directions |
West Teays Elementary 3676 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526 Directions |
Guidelines and Safety
Lightning Safety Handout Link
WVSA Risk Management Link
WVSA Goal Safety Link
WVSA Concussion Information Link