Junior Academy

Lonestar Junior Academy

The Lonestar Junior Academy is designed for players who excel at the recreational level and require a more challenging, developmentally appropriate environment in order to maximize their potential. Through an individual development model, the Junior Academy caters to developing and sharpening a player’s technique, confidence and creativity on the ball, while fostering decision-making both on and off the ball. Any U5-U10 player (based on the below US Soccer age groups), boy or girl, is eligible for the Lonestar Junior Academy program. All Junior Academy players are expected to demonstrate focus, and a willingness to learn and compete, and have fun.

Individual player development is achieved through a competitive learning environment and program curriculum that is modeled on core technical skills required to advance to the competitive/select level of soccer.

Two training sessions a week (for 12 weeks); Games each weekend, totaling for 8-10 games a season.
Team formation through early player evaluations to ensure an appropriate level of play and development environment.
No league standings, but competitive games against teams of similar ability with flexible team schedules.
Players are constantly evaluated throughout the season and may be provided additional training and game opportunities when needed.
Minimum 50% play time for all players.
No punting to increase player's ability to receive the ball under pressure.
No heading at training or games for player safety and minimizing concussion risk.
Matches and teams for U5/U6 may be coed based on registration and age appropriate matches/competition.
Uniforms are an additional fee and are purchased through soccer.com on a two year cycle (4 seasons) starting Fall 2022
All Junior Academy teams participate in the Spring Shootout tournament. A separate, additional tournament fee is collected (spring season only).

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Uniforms

Adidas Squadra Black (Home) Jersey

Adidas Squadra Red (Away) Jersey

Adidas Squadra Grey (Practice) Jersey

Adidas Squadra Black Shorts

Adidas Squadra Black Socks

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Age Groups

Age Group (Birth Year)

Format

Length

Ball Size

Fee
Under 5 (before 6/1/2018)

5v5

4x 10 min quarters

3

$315
Under 6 (2017)

5v5

4x 10 min quarters

3

$315
Under 7 (2016)

5v5

4x 10 min quarters

3

$440
Under 8 (2015)

7v7

2x 25 min halves

4

$440
Under 9 (2014)

7v7

2x 25 min halves

4

$440
Under 10 (2013)

7v7

2x 25 min halves

4

$440
Under 11 (2012)

Contact Vijay Dixit (vdixit@lonestar-sc.com)

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Volunteer Buyout

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Lonestar SC relies on volunteers to help with the operation of the Lonestar Junior Academy program. If you do not wish to volunteer and complete 3 hours of volunteer support, a $35 buyout will be applied to your account.

Refunds

Lonestar will withhold a $35.00 administrative processing fee for all refunds except in cases of injury or relocation. For refund requests, please contact vdixit@lonestar-sc.com.