Program Overview
The Junior Academy program builds on the FUNdamental skills and techniques introduced in the mini-kickers program, with more focus on introducing players to a team environment and learning the game.
The program has grown tremendously to include over 60 players per season in the program, over the last 2 years.
U7 (2017) Boys & Girls
U8 (2016) Boys & Girls
All players will learn the rules of the game and focus on improving individual technical skills of dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting.
Individual and team skill development will be stressed ahead of winning, with a focus on fun and long term development. The small-sided games approach (from 1v1 to 5v5) is the optimal way to introduce young players to the beautiful game.
All Junior Academy players will then graduate to tryout for our U9 teams the following year.
For all questions about our program please feel free to call or email us:
Ian Abrey
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Laurence Smith
Junior Academy Program Information
The 2023-2024 JRA payment schedule will be broken into seasonal payments (FALL, WINTER, SPRING) with the options of training 1 or 2 x per week.
WINTER 2023-24 | ANNE ARUNDEL
$275.00 Winter 1x practice night on Tuesday evenings at API Sportscenter in Gambrills & futsal league on the weekend at Benfield Sportscenter
*We will only have practice 1x per week for the Winter season, split into two timeslots.
The Winter program is now full (10/13) and we currently have a waitlist for those interested in the program
WINTER 2024 SOUTH | OWINGS,MD
$175.00 Winter 1x practice night on Monday's
6:00-7:00pm at MMG Sportsplex, Owings, MD
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
** Not including Playmetrics processing fee
YEARLY CALENDAR
FALL - 3 month program (August - End of October) *BEGINS WEEK OF AUG 7, 2023*
U7 & U8 - 1 or 2 practice option per week with league play on the weekend. Maryland United's very own Annapolis Cup Tournament also included (Aug 19-20).
WINTER - 3 month program (December - End of February) *BEGINS DECEMBER 2023*
U7 & U8 - 1 practice per week & futsal league play on the weekend, between either a local futsal league and our In-House futsal games.
SPRING - 3 month program (March - May) *BEGINS MARCH 2024*
U7 & U8 - 1 or 2 practice option per week with games on the weekend. League play will be in a local 7v7 league (mostly Saturday's) and/or our 5v5 In-House games (Saturday morning's).
Once you have registered and made payment for our Junior Academy program, please contact ian.abrey@mdunitedfc.org (Crownsville) or laurence.smith@mdunitedfc.org (South Calverton) to receive the link to order the Junior Academy uniform.
Approximately $85.00 for a Red & White Jersey, Shorts, Socks & Ball.
For Practice and Games, players must wear their MD United Red Jersey, Red Shorts, Red Socks, Shinguards, and bring a Capelli Ball
Frequently Asked Questions
The U7 & U8 program has evoled to offer the choice of 1 or 2 practices per week. Games will be on the weekends, either in our In-house setting or in a local 7v7 league. This is designed for all levels of players whether new to the game or players who have been playing soccer for 1-2+ years. Players who graduate from our Junior Academy program, will try-out for the rising U9 Maryland United FC travel team the following year.
Additionally, the program will include participation in a U8 tournament in the Fall as well as Futsal in the Winter.
NO. All players can participate in the Junior Academy Program. We create multiple teams in this age group so players can enjoy and learn the game of soccer.
As a parent you need to ask yourself: Does my child enjoy and want to play soccer more than 1 night a week? Does my child want to play in competitive games on the weekend? Is my child eager to learn and develop more skills? If you answered yes, then the Junior Academy program is the correct choice for your child.
