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.

Two training sessions a week (for 12 weeks); One or two games a 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.
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
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 of $160 and may be used for future seasons after purchase. All new and returning players must purchase the uniform for the Fall 2020 season due to supplier change.
A separate, additional tournament fee is also collected by team managers during the season (spring season only).

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

Dribbling/Running With The Ball
Passing and Receiving/First Touch
Ball Striking and Shooting
1v1 Attacking
1v1 Defending

Age Groups

Age Group (Birth Year)

Format

Length

Ball Size

Fee
Under 5 (before 6/1/2017)

5v5

4x 10 min quarters

3

$295
Under 6 (2016)

5v5

4x 10 min quarters

3

$295
Under 7 (2015)

5v5

4x 10 min quarters

3

$420
Under 8 (2014)

7v7

2x 25 min halves

4

$420
Under 9 (2013)

7v7

2x 25 min halves

4

$420
Under 10 (2012)

7v7

2x 25 min halves

4

$420
Under 11-12 (2011/2010)

Contact Site Coordinator

Calendar

Uniforms

Adidas Tabela Black (Home) Jersey

Adidas Tabela Red (Away) Jersey

Adidas Tabela Grey (Practice) Jersey

Adidas Tabela Black Shorts and Socks

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Locations

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Policies

Volunteering

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 work, a $35 buyout will be applied to your account. Volunteer opportunities are sent out to families during the season and include:

Volunteer Coach ($10 off registration)
Format Coordinator
School Coordinator
Location/Field Duty
Field Set Up/Break Down
Fun Friday/Seasonal Event

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.