U8 & U10 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIES  2010

Players registered in the U8 and U10 mini program are eligible to register for the optional NNU academy program (whilst still participating in their regular mini soccer program).  Academy players will participate in additional weekly spring training sessions and games over the summer months.  The Academy has been designed to focus on a player’s individual growth and provide a streamline into future competitive soccer. The academy training over the spring will be run by the current St FX University soccer head coach Graham Kennedy through Premier Blue Coaching.                                                                     

U8 Academy (born 2002-2003)        

Starting in early May, a 1hr training session will be held one evening during the week for 8 weeks.  During July and August four interclub (with Truro, Pictou and Antigonish) jamborees will also be held.  Team coaches for the summer jamboree games may also run additional summer training sessions.

U10 Academy (born 2000-2001)

Starting in early May, a 75 minute training session will be held one evening during the week for 8 weeks.  A competitive league with weekly games will also be played over the summer months with other regional clubs.  Team coaches for the summer games will also hold weekly training sessions over the summer.