U8 Academy

(Players born in 2015 or 2016 for 2023-24 season)

The CMS U8 Academy is designed to further develop a young soccer player's skill and confidence with a soccer ball.  The Academy focuses on the individual skills learned in the U7 Academy as well as the player's role in team concepts.  Our licensed soccer trainers instruct players in the proper methods of dribbling, receiving, passing and basic technical skills. The training sessions are age-specific to the U8 player, ensuring growth and development while making the learning process fun.

This program will train through the summer, fall (middle of August to the end of October) and spring (middle of March to the end of May) beginning the Monday after the July 4th holiday. Summer training will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm. Training during the fall and spring will be held twice a week (taking holidays off), once as an Academy on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm, and once a week with the player's team comprised of other Academy players. The Academy Team training day will be determined by the Academy Coach, but will be on either Wednesday or Thursday evening. There will be 8 games each season. Games are scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Teams will usually be scheduled for one game a week, but could be scheduled for two games a week on occasion. 

The fee for the U8 Academy is $410 for the year.  This includes approximately 50 training sessions, an Academy uniform and the recreation player league fees. An optional and additional fee for winter training during the months of January and February will also be available.

Registration will be limited to the first 96 participants so don't wait to register.

*Players need to bring a marked soccer ball and water bottle to each training