Lonestar Junior Academy
The Junior Academy is designed for players who excel at the recreational level and seek a more competitive environment with advanced coaching. Individual player development is addressed with an emphasis on preparation of players for the select/competitive level of soccer beginning at the U11 age group. Individual player development is achieved through a competitive learning environment, the Lonestar professional coaching staff, and unique program curriculum.
Promoting a "Winning Through Development" philosophy, the Junior Academy provides opportunities for over 1250 players to have fun and succeed as they grow their love for the game. All Junior Academy players are expected to demonstrate focus, and a willingness to compete and develop
The Lonestar Junior Academy curriculum develops and evaluates players in the four pillars of the game (technical, tactical, physiological, and psychosocial), while fostering creative and confident young athletes who embody the core values of a Lonestar SC player - sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, discipline, excellence, and respect. Development attributes of the Lonestar Jr. Academy and its unique design include:
- Teams formation through player evaluations to ensure the maximum developmental environment
- No league standings, but competitive games against teams of similar ability
- No set rosters; players may be moved to train and play games with different teams to be challenged throughout the season
- Flexibility of each team's schedule
- No punting to increase player's technical development
- No heading at training or games for player safety.
Age Groups & Format of Play
Any U5-U10 player (based on the below US Soccer age groups), boy or girl, is eligible for the Lonestar Junior Academy program. The Lonestar Jr. Academy Fall 2018 season last 12 weeks and will go from August 27 - November 17.
- Under-5 players (Born before May 31st, 2014) - Under-6 players (2013): 5v5 (goalkeeper + 4 field players)
- Under-7 players (2012): 5v5 (goalkeeper + 4 field players)
- Under-8 (2011), Under-9 (2010), & Under-10 (2009) - 7v7 (goalkeeper + 6 field players)
Note that the formats below are unique to the Lonestar Jr. Academy League. Matches & teams for U5/U6 may be coed based on registration and age appropriate matches/competition.
Program Cost
- - U7 (2012) - U10 (2009) Players - $455
- - U5 (2014) - U6 (2013) Players - $330
- - Uniforms are an additional $100, which includes red/black game jerseys, practice t-shirt, socks, and shorts. The uniform only needs to be purchased once and may be used over multiple seasons.
- - A separate, additional tournament fee is also collected by team managers during the season.
- - If you wish to volunteer for 3 hours during the season, a partial refund of $35 will be issued.
- - Payment plans available with 3 separate payments of $155 (U7-U10), or 3 payments of $110 each (U5-U6).
- - Payment made be made via credit, debit, cash or check.
If requesting a refund, please send an email to Vijay Dixit at [email protected] Lonestar will withhold a $35.00 administrative processing fee. Refunds cannot be requested after the first week of the season (unless for injury or family relocation).
Uniforms
Black Nike Park VI Jersey (Home)
Red Nike Park VI Jersey (Away)
White Park VI T-Shirt (Training)
Red Nike Park II Shorts
Red Nike Classic Socks
In order to ensure all gear being received before the start of the season, we strongly recommend ordering as soon as possible. If you purchased a uniform in a past season, you do not need to purchase a new one. The approximate cost of the uniform is $115.
Click on the "JR Academy" option on the right in order to filter the items shown. The five required pieces are the first five pieces pictured. Once you have selected your size for both the red and black game day tops, be sure to check YES under team customization. You will then enter ANY NUMBER (#1-99) for your player’s jersey number (do not worry about number conflicts as we don't use them). Remember, if it doesn't say "Lonestar Jr. Academy" on the front, it's not the correct jersey!
Staff
Recreational Director; Westcreek Jr. Academy Girls Coordinator
APPA Jr. Academy Coordinator Buda/Kyle Coordinator
WCRP Recreational Coordinator: Leander Jr Academy Coordinator
Round Rock Jr. Academy; Taylor/Cedar Park Rec Coordinator
