United Soccer Academy is dedicated to helping soccer players, between the ages of 10 and 19, develop into well rounded players through international soccer travel and competition.

We have developed a quality program that provides players with an extensive amount of training, exhibition games, and competition in some of the world's best international soccer cups.

United Soccer Academy is not designed to replace existing club teams, ODP programs or other local organizations, but instead serve as a supplement to enhance these programs by providing individual players with a quality soccer experience overseas. The Brazil Tour, Italy Tour, and Britain Tour are for individual players seeking the best in overseas coaching and competition.

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Mission Statement
United Soccer Academy is dedicated to helping youth soccer players develop the confidence and ability to pursue their soccer dreams, as well as focusing on developing a well rounded player.

We prepare and encourage our players to make a positive difference in their lives whether it be on the soccer field, in the classroom, or later on in life. As an organization, United Soccer Academy understands the importance of developing confidence, courage, pride, and work ethic in every one of our players.

United Soccer Academy uses Athletic Diplomacy, as well as the thrill and challenges of international competition to develop well rounded soccer players and individuals.

History
The United Soccer Academy management staff has over 20 years of experience and has traveled to 22 different countries on soccer missions with thousands of American youth soccer players.

From the beautiful soccer "pitches" of Europe to the intense soccer atmosphere of South America to the warmth and passion of the Chinese; the United Soccer Academy staff has developed a reputation second to none for quality, excellence, and most importantly the dedication we provide to each and every one of our players.

Coaches & Staff
United Soccer Academy is a program directed by soccer people for soccer players. We understand that our coaches are an integral part of our success. As a result, we hand pick the coaches who lead our teams overseas. Our coaches are experienced international travelers and are familiar with the unique dynamics of international competition.

United Soccer Academy provides every player with the necessary training, personalized attention, encouragement, and discipline he or she needs to succeed. To ensure this, our staff to player ratio is less than 1 to 6.

In addition to the top level coaching that each of our players receive, each tour is staffed with medical personnel/trainers to care for our players. United Soccer Academy has a full time management /administrative staff to ensure that all travel logistics including transportation, accommodations, meals, and sight-seeing are handled with the utmost quality and attention to our high standards.

What's Included?
United Soccer Academy gives players a rewarding soccer experience while providing the following:

• Round trip international air transportation from U.S. Gateway cities (Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Detroit, Tampa, Miami, St. Louis, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle) to Europe and/or Brazil.
  
  
• All transportation overseas including, private motor coaches, ferry crossings and special cup transportation during participation.
  
  
• Tournament participation fees.
  
  
• Upgraded lodging and accommodations overseas (sport centers and hotels).
  
  
• Three meals per day during the training camp and during both cups.
  
  
• Planned excursions and sightseeing to cities and points of interest.
  
  
• Entrance fees to sightseeing attractions.
  
  
• Full time multi-lingual European and/or Brazilian guide for the entire length of the tour.
  
  
• Carefully selected coaches, assistants, athletic trainers, and tour coordinators that will provide you with the best possible attention, coaching, care, and supervision.
  
  
• Extensive pre-trip assistance from the United Soccer Academy staff, including registration, fund raising materials, training manuals, and newsletters.
  
  
• Coordinated efforts with our travel professionals in helping players arrange transportation from their hometown to our international gateway cities.
  
  
• 24 hours a day staff supervision starting with departure at our U.S. gateways and finishing with return to the U.S. gateway cities.
  
  
• Assistance with college placement for high school juniors and seniors.
  
  
• In-depth player evaluation upon completion of the tour.
  
  

What's Excluded?
Virtually everything necessary is included in your trip cost. We have designed our tour so that you will not have any financial worries once the trip begins. You need not worry about extra charges before or during the trip. The only items excluded from our comprehensive tour costs are:

• Travel costs to and from your hometown and the gateway city.
  
  
• Passport and Visa fees
  
  
• Spending money
  
  
• Any necessary medical fees
  
  
• Tour uniforms
  
  
• 1-2 lunches on certain travel days

Program Goals

As an organization, our goal is to develop players in the following areas: 1. Be mobile on and off the ball. Players must have the ability to receive, play, and move. 2. Ability to score goals. Players must not pass off scoring responsibility and must have the ability to create and finish off scoring chances. 3. Develop technical/skill speed. Players need to have the ability to play under pressure and in tight situations. 4. Develop soccer vision. Players must know what to do with the ball prior to receiving it & must think two to three plays ahead. 5. Athleticism. Players must have good speed, ability to change pace, strength, and flexibility. 6. Ability to attack and defend. All players must have the ability to defend with intensity, as well as to have the ability to attack with urgency & transition. 7. Defensive principles. Knowing when and where to play high pressure, low pressure, man-to-man, or zone defense, both as a player and as a team. 8. Soccer personalities. We encourage players to bring out their character on the field, to be competitive, to play with heart and pride, and to be an asset to the chemistry of the team. 9. Passing. Players need to have the ability to play the ball from point A to point B with accuracy and to be able to play balls both long, short, driven, and flighted. 10. Become a student of the game. Players to need to take a "coach" approach and must look to learn more about the game by watching and following high level soccer. Goalkeepers will receive specific goalkeeping training and coaching with United Soccer Academy. Along with the related goals from above, United Soccer Academy goalkeepers will have specific goals (i.e. distribution, technique, reading of the game) during the training camp and throughout the tour.