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.

Winter training Schedule

Age	Time	Day	Location	Dates
2014/2015 Co-ed	5:00-6:00pm	Tuesday	LRC	Dec-3,10,17 Jan-7,14,21,28	Feb- 4,11,18,25 March-3,17
2012/2013 Girls	5:00-6:00pm	Friday	LRC	Dec-6,13,20,27 Jan-3,10,17,24	Feb- 7,14,21,28 March-6
2013 Boys	5:00-6:00pm	Tuesday	Turf Club	Dec-3,10,17 Jan-7,14,21,28	Feb- 4,11,18,25 March-3,17
2011/12 Boys	5:00-6:00pm	Thursday	LRC	Dec-5,12,19 Jan-2,9,16,23,30	Feb- 6,13,20,27 March-3

*Will include 1 game in our Lou Ramos Winter League at the 2012&2013 age groups

League Schedule

2012 Boys: https://lehigh-valley-united.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/teams/2466114/LVU-2012-B.aspx

2013 Boys: https://lehigh-valley-united.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/teams/2466113/LVU-2013-B.aspx

2012/13 Girls: https://lehigh-valley-united.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/teams/2467606/LVU-1213G.aspx

Evaluation Process

All players interested in participating in LVU Junior's Academy will need to attend an evaluation for placement purposes. We will have an evaluation day, leading into the new season, for all current and interested players for placement purposes. Age group teams are constantly forming throughout the year and anyone can attend an LVU Junior’s Academy training session at any time, regardless of time of year and soccer club/soccer association affiliation.

Seasonal Tryout Information

Please contact Gina Ramos @ ginaramos@lehighvalleyunited.com for more information

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.