For the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Season, the Trumbull Soccer Academy Teams available for boys and girls ages U6 (those born in 2018), U7 (those born in 2017) and U8 (those born in 2016). 

In 2021, Trumbull AYSO Region 186 and Trumbull United Soccer Club joined together to launch the Trumbull Soccer Academy.   

The Trumbull Soccer Academy was created to offer a quality training soccer program, in collaboration with coaches from Tri-Town Soccer, for U7 and U8 players that want more than what is offered in the AYSO Core Rec program, but are too young to start in the CJSA Travel Soccer program with Trumbull United.

 The Trumbull Soccer Academy Structure:
The major difference between the Academy and the Trumbull AYSO Recreation structure is there are no fixed teams under an Academy system. Instead the Academy players train altogether but divided into groups of players of the same ability, which normally aligns with players actual age and also allows players to train at the most appropriate ability. It also means that an individual player can move between groups to best meet their needs as they develop.

Additionally, while there are not fixed teams, the Academy will form teams to enter tournaments/jamborees and play friendly games.

When is the Trumbull Soccer Academy season(s)?
When you register, both the Spring and Fall seasons are included.  The Trumbull Soccer Academy will start the Fall season in September 2023 and run through November 2023 and the Spring season will run from April 2024 to June 2024.  

What days are the trainings?
All Academy players train on the same days and at the same time. This past year, most of the sessions were on Fridays, however we are subject to the field availability of the Trumbull Parks & Rec Department.  

Who can join the Trumbull Soccer Academy?
The Trumbull Soccer Academy consists of 100% Trumbull residents.   Non-Trumbull residents are not allowed to participate. 

The Trumbull Soccer Academy is offered to the U7 and U8 age groups.  For the 2023/2024 season, the player groups are:

-2018 Boys & Girls (U6)
-2017 Boys & Girls (U7)
-2016 Boys & Girls (U8)

***Please note: proof or residency is required.   Anyone that registers that is not a Trumbull resident, or falsifies their address, will not be allowed to play and will not be entitled to a refund.

Are there tryouts for the Trumbull Soccer Academy?
In lieu of tryouts, the Trumbull Soccer Academy will have evaluations for U7 and U8 players that wish to join.  Evaluations for the Trumbull Soccer Academy will be at InSports Centers in Trumbull (Date and time TBD).   Additionally, there will be an information session for parents at the conclusion of the evaluation session.

The evaluation session is free and does not require any type of commitment to join.

Once evaluations are complete and you wish to register for the Trumbull Soccer Academy, go to www.AYSO186.org, login and register for both the “Trumbull Soccer Academy” and “AYSO Core Rec Program” under “available programs”.

If you are not able to attend the evaluation session, please contact us at [email protected]

Do I have to sign up for the AYSO Core Rec program in addition to the Trumbull Soccer Academy?
Yes, in order to participate in the Trumbull Soccer Academy, you must be fully registered in the AYSO Core Rec program.

What else is included in the fees?
-Nationally licensed professional coaching
-AYSO insurance coverage
-Academy game day fees including referee fees
-Town field usage fees

Additionally, every player will have the option to add on winter training for an additional fee, more details will follow.

Please contact [email protected] for additional information.

All U6 players will receive the traditional 8 game AYSO schedule with your parent volunteer coach and in addition, two (2) Coed Jamborees led by a professional coach from Tri-Town Soccer Academy.

All U7 & U8 players will receive the traditional 7-8 game AYSO schedule with your parent volunteer coach and two (2) Coed Jamborees that may also include neighboring teams.   All Jamborees will be led by your professional Tri-Town coaches.

• Nationally licensed professional coaching
• AYSO insurance coverage
  
• Academy game referee fees
  

• Player evaluations and feedback
  

• Town field usage fees

How are teams formed for Tournaments/Jamborees? 
From each group of players, the coaches choose which players will form the team to enter each tournament; players from other groups may also be selected to play on a particular team. U7 players do not have tournament package but should there be the need to fill a roster, we will look at giving a U7 player who is excelling these opportunities.

How is equal playing time handled?
The equal playing time strictly applies to games attended (which includes friendly games). However, all players playing time will be monitored and we will strive to make playing time as balanced as possible throughout the playing year.

If selected to attend a tournament does a player have to go?
No, although we encourage every player to take the opportunity as it will be a great experience for the players.

How far away are the tournaments/Jamborees?
The maximum one-way travel time for a tournament/Jamboree is approximately 1 hour.

When will we know which tournaments/Jamborees we are attending?
The tournaments each group has selected to attend will be published at the start of the year. The roster for each team entering a tournament will be published approximately 4-6 weeks before the start date of the tournament.

Must players attend every training session?
No, but we expect each player to attend at least ¾ of the sessions offered per season. Also, the fewer sessions a player attends the slower their development, which puts at risk their selection for tournaments.

My player has already registered for the AYSO Core Rec program, can they be added to the Academy?
 Yes, if you have already registered for the AYSO Core Rec program and have also accepted the Academy invite.

Does the Academy Base Fee include a uniform kit?
Yes, the Academy uniform kit fee is included in your Academy Base Fee.   The Academy uniform kit is different than the AYSO Core Rec uniforms.   Academy uniform kits are required if you are planning on playing in tournaments/Jamborees.  Returning players can use the uniform from the previous year (let us know if you have a uniform and we will give you a coupon code for $40)