LVU Juniors Academy
LVU Juniors Academy Philosophy
The Lehigh Valley United Juniors Academy program is dedicated to overall development of the player in a professionally run atmosphere. We recognize that the Juniors Level is the first and most important stage in structuring player development and offer Professional Coaching at each age group. In this program all players are accepted and no player is turned away based on age or ability base. The coaching staff will be focused on nurturing technical sophistication on the ball, motor skills, and early development of soccer awareness. It instills the love and passion for the sport through the methods of guided discovery.
We stress the importance of leadership, attitude, professionalism, team unity, work rate, and sportsmanship as some of the core values that will be introduced throughout the player’s career at LVU. This program is directed by Early Zone 1 Technical Director, Niko Stefanides.
2018-2019 Juniors Seasons
The LVU Juniors Academy is divided into two seasonal periods. See the charts below for detailed specifics regarding the program at your age group.
2011 Juniors |
DATES |
TRAINING FREQ. |
GAME FREQ. |
TRAINING dur. |
Season Cost |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FALL |
Sep 3rd - Nov 16th | 2x Training Weekly | 4v4 Academy League |
90 Mins | $175 |
WINTER |
Jan 7th - May 24th | 2x Training Weekly | Lehigh Valley Winter League |
90 Mins | $400 |
2012 JUNIORS |
DATES |
TRAINING FREQ. |
GAME FREQ. |
TRAINING Dur. |
SEASON COST |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FALL |
Sep 3rd - Nov 16th | 2x Training Weekly | 4v4 Academy League |
90 Mins | $175 |
WINTER |
Jan 7th - May 24th | 2x Training Weekly | Lehigh Valley Winter League |
90 Mins | $400 |
2013 JUNIORS |
DATES |
TRAINING FREQ. |
GAME FREQ. |
TRAINING dur. |
SEASON COST |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FALL |
Sep 3rd - Nov 16th | 1x Training Weekly | No Game Component |
60 Mins | $100 |
WINTER |
Jan 7th - May 24th | 1x Training Weekly | No Game Component |
60 Mins | $175 |
2014 JUNIORS |
DATES |
TRAINING FREQ. |
GAME FREQ. |
TRAINING dur. |
SEASON COST |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FALL |
Sep 3rd - Nov 16th | 1x Training Weekly | No Game Component |
60 Mins | $100 |
WINTER |
Jan 7th - May 24th | 1x Training Weekly | No Game Component |
60 Mins | $175 |
Evaluation Process
Fee Structure
Introducing a new, lowered payment structure! Payment will be broken up into two seasonal periods: summer/fall and winter/spring to accommodate for program growth and player fluctuation from season to season. Players interested in joining mid-season will be provided a pro-rated price for said season, if team opening's exist. Interested in learning more about the seasonal cost? Refer to the charts above and contact Niko Stefanides at nstefanides@lehighvalleyunited.com
Coaching Staff
The LVU Juniors Coaching Staff consists of experienced soccer players and coaches, many of whom are professionally liscenced. As a result, the cost of the Juniors Academy program is significantly higher than that of local rec programs, who host a variety of parent volunteers. Our staff coaches are all paid for their time coaching each season.