We Are About: World-class development, research & education, not about shiny uniforms, buildings & materials.
Purpose: To provide moving human excellence & joy in sports & life.
The Problem to Solve: combine traditional-research-innovation to transform players to the highest levels.
How: 50-80 hours a week on international coach education, research, curriculum design.
Parent Education: For what world class detailed development actually means in the Forge Academy, click Here.
Important Info: Tryouts Click Here, Details Click Here, Voices Click Here.
National Center of Excellence Program: Unmatched: Development
What to Expect: joy, development, character, value.
Junior Academy Objectives: Click Here
Junior Academy in Action: Click Here
Who: Players ages 7-8 (in the future 5-6 also), ready to train with an academy that focuses on: a) evidence based b) positive environment c) passion & joy d) growth mindset.
Season: Forge Junior Academy offers 2 main (independent) seasons (Fall and Spring). Each season includes 8 weeks of training once a week and 4 smart (developmentally conditioned) tournaments. The academy includes training, tournaments, training shirts, teamsnap, admin, etc. Membership option, offers additional value of: 10% discount for fall and spring, includes street play in fall and spring, member only events and more (see details for more). In addition, we offer a short summer camp for all players. Above all, an unmatched training environment.
Teams: Forge Junior Academy players register for a flexible player placement based on age & maturity. We will try to offer a spot to all players & of course communicate to players that are not ready yet. Forge Junior Academy teams will have a maximum of 10 players, two teams will train together.
Our Motto: “Forge ECU" (Every situation is alright, Courage to persevere in the face of impossible odds, Unity above all).
