Lakeshore Soccer Academy
2024-25 Enrolment Information
2024-25 Registration Now Open Very Limited Spaces
Welcome
United Soccer Academies offers a year round team-based soccer program for boys and girls born between 2011 and 2016. We have several locations in Windsor, Lakeshore, and Chatham, each of our academies is structured and operates uniformly, ensuring consistent quality and experience across all teams and programs.
Our season provides 10 months of soccer for all players and mirrors the school year with outdoor training and our own leagues in the Fall and Spring and indoor training through the winter months.
Each of our Academy locations has between 4 to 6 teams, and every player who enrols is guaranteed a spot on one of the teams with no tryouts required. Our unique position as both team and league operators allows us to maintain high standards of training and ensure excellent conduct from coaches and spectators alike. This commitment to excellence creates a more enjoyable and supportive environment for our players.
2024-25 Academy & League Season
Practice & League Schedules
Practice Schedule
September & October
2 outdoor practices per week Tuesday & Thursday
November, December, January, February & March
1 Indoor practices per week Tuesday or Thursday
April, May & June
2 outdoor practices per week Tuesday & Thursday
League Schedule
September & October
League Matches on weekends schedule sent out end of July
November, December, January, February & March
No Weeknd Matches
April & May
League Matches on weekends schedule sent out beginning of March
Outdoor Location
Belle River Public - Outdoors
Indoor Locations
Belle River Public School
Ecole Pavillon Des Jeunes
Academy Teams & League
Academy Travel League
At United Soccer Academies, our Academy Travel Leagues are designed to provide an optimal playing experience for all our participants. The leagues run for 8 weeks in the Fall (September and October) and 8 weeks in the Spring (April and May). These periods are chosen to ensure outdoor play in favourable weather conditions, as the intense heat of summer is not conducive to peak performance. This aligns with professional soccer practices, where few leagues operate during the hottest months.
Commitment Required
When players join our Academy, they are committing to both practice with and play on one of our Academy Travel teams. Participation in all league matches is expected unless a player is unwell and unable to play. This commitment ensures that each player benefits fully from the team-based structure of our program.
All Players MUST PARTICIPATE in both the Fall & Spring Leagues. We do not accept any players that play for other Travel Teams please do not apply to jin if you already play for another team or if you plan on leaving to play House League and are going to prioritize that over the academy travel team.
League Match Locations
The essence of our soccer program lies in practicing as a team and then competing against unfamiliar opponents, which requires some travel. We strive to minimize travel, but league matches are held across Lakeshore, Chatham, and Windsor.
Typically, each team will have 2 matches in Windsor, 2 matches in Chatham, and 4 matches in Lakeshore during both the Fall and Spring leagues. Families must be willing to travel to these locations for matches.
Code Of Conduct
We run our leagues with strict codes of conduct for both coaches and spectators. There is a no coaching from the sidelines policy that must be adhered to, fostering a positive and supportive environment. Our coaches collaborate across teams, avoiding the confrontational nature seen in other travel leagues. This collaborative approach ensures the development of all players and promotes a healthy, enjoyable atmosphere where players can express themselves and flourish.
Coaching & Instruction
United Soccer Academy is proud of its skilled coaching staff, all held to consistent high standards and fully equipped to deliver our curriculum to all players. Unlike other programs, we don’t outsource coach training but have developed our own coach training programs, ensuring our coaches are well-versed in our philosophy and methods. All of our coaches are paid coaches which ensures a higher level of quality and accountability. The coaching you will get at the Academy is on the whole a higher level than almost all local travel soccer programs in the area. we also use our own standardized and consistent training curriculum to ensure all players get the same instruction. We do not rely on volunteer parents to run our program.
We commit to fairness by giving every player access to our top coaches, regardless of talent level. This approach, coupled with our in-house training, ensures quality soccer education and supports our dedication to equal opportunities for all players.
Our Philosophy & Approach
We’ve replaced the stress of tryouts with an open-door policy. We believe in giving every child the chance to improve and enjoy the game, not excluding them based on early performance. After all, development is a journey, not a race.
We understand that planning is crucial for families. Our training sessions run at consistent days and times throughout the year, and schedules are shared far in advance. This includes all sessions and league matches, making it easy to manage soccer commitments alongside other activities.
We welcome players of all abilities. Everyone will find their perfect spot in our program, where they are appropriately challenged and allowed to grow at their own pace. Plus, players can move groups throughout the year based on their progress and current needs.
Our curriculum focuses on teaching players the universal principles of soccer. We also provide technical skills training, which is integrated into game situations wherever possible. We believe that learning soccer should happen through playing soccer, not isolated drills.
The quality of our coaches is unmatched. All of our coaches complete the same ongoing training and deliver a principle-based curriculum with full support. We firmly believe in equipping our coaches with the tools they need to provide the best soccer education.
Our approach focuses on unity and equality. We don’t attach labels to groups or players; everyone is considered an essential part of our team. Our philosophy emphasizes player development over early talent identification.
2023-24 Academy Fees
Academy Joining Fee $100
The joining fee is a one time fee of $100 paid to confirm your space on an Academy team it also includes your Academy Kit Package Academy practice shirt, Academy team shirt, shorts and socks A Joining Fee Discount will be applied for 2 players $75 each and for 3 players $50 each
Annual Academy Training & League Fees $650
Academy fees are collected in 10 equal monthly payments of $65 (* 2 Players = $55 per player per month) collected automatically on the 1st of each month. this makes it more affordable and makes it easier to budget, please remember these are not monthly payments based on what is provided each month it is the cost of the year divided equally. Academy Training fees and league fees cover all indoor and outdoor practices sessions throughout the Academy season from September to end of June plus participation on in all Academy League matches in both the Fall and Spring Leagues. Whilst the fees are split into 10 monthly instalment payments it is an annual fee you are committed to joining the Academy for the full Academy season.
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How To Join An Academy Team
Please complete the application form below and agree to terms conditions. We will review your application and let you know if we have space available. If we have space we will send you instructions on how to complete enrolment and pay your Joining Fee to confirm your space. Sapces are allocated on a first come first served basis. To join the wait list please complete an application and if a new soace opens up we will contact you.