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The Lumpkin Academy program is designed for players interested in a transitional program from the traditional Recreational program to a more competitive Select program. Players in this program are exposed to a more intensive and competitive level than recreational and the focus is on developing the proper technical and tactical foundation that is crucial for the Select program. Commitment is required while fun is still being promoted. Academy participation is a one-year commitment consisting of Fall and Spring seasons.

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          •Youths ages 8-11 (U9 - U12) 
          •Gender based
          •Selections through annual try-outs in June and assessments during winter
          •Player evaluation during Fall and Spring 
          •Participation in clinics

Team Camp
Mark your calendars now!  There is a 5 day, 3 hour per day, mandatory Academy Team Camp for all players, from July 25th through July 29th.  Times for each particular age group will be posted on the website early July.  The sessions will run from either 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm or 5pm-8pm, depending on field availability and coaching commitments.  The registration fee now includes the $90 Select Team Camp fee, so separate online registration is not required.

Practices
          •Professional coaching (paid Community Coach) for all training sessions, practices and games
          •Volunteer Team Manager
          •Two - 1 ½ hours/week practices

Games

          •Inter-League games scheduled by UFA
          •U9 – U10 teams play 6v6 sided games
          •U11 – U12 teams play 8v8 sided games (U12 top teams may play 11v11)

Fees

• U08-U12:  $600 per year ($200 registration fee/$100 coaching fee per season)
     
Notes:
(1) U8-U12 will have a payment plan option of 3 monthly installments each season.  If you register after August 2, your number of monthly installments may be reduced so all fees are paid by November 1 of the Fall season and April 1 of the Spring Season.
 (2) Fee may change based upon coaching assignment.   

Additional Fees:

• Optional Third practice with your own professional coach (one hour): $100 per season
  
• Tournament fees are shared by all team members, regardless of individual participation
• Turf or rubber-soled shoes are required for practices, in order to preserve the fields for games. Cleats may be used for games

Registration Fee includes: Georgia Soccer registration and insurance, referee fees, education, field use, league administration, professional training and coaching and uniform kit.

Additional Information
The Academy Program differs from the Select Program in that each club is responsible for setting their own schedule to help minimize travel. With the Academy Program, travel is primarily within the metro Atlanta area. One of the main benefits of each club having control over its own schedule is that each team will be scheduled against opponents of similar strength and ability

In the Academy Program there is flexibility to move players from team to team, and age group to age group. This flexibility will allow, when necessary, girls to play with boys, younger players to play with older players, and medium-skilled kids to play with high-level players. Movements such as these are dictated by the Academy Director and are always in the best interest (developmentally) of the player.