Academy Overview Buckhead FC Academy is designed for 9, 10, 11 and 12 year old boys and girls who have a passion and desire to improve their soccer skills.  The Academy provides professional coaching for the players on a bi-weekly training plan with games on the weekend within Metro Atlanta. The coaches use a combination of Coerver training and small sided games to develop the players individual skills and match like situations.    It is ideal for the young player who is taking particular interest in the sport of soccer and appears to be ready for a higher level of training as well as increased expectations. Yet, the Academy Program remains primarily focused on individual player development; emphasis on team results (winning) remains secondary. These ages are key to any players development and Buckhead FC understand that the more touches the better thus we strive to maximize everyone's participation in practice with every practice commencing with ball mastery skills and progressing into small sided situations.   Joining a Team Players interested in the Academy Program must participate in an Academy Evaluation. This is not a “tryout” process resulting in a player being cut. Rather, it is an opportunity for players, parents, and coaches to assess the suitability of the program to the player’s stage of development and determine placement within CFC’s programs.  There may still be roster spots available on some of our Academy Teams.  For more more informatin or to set up an evaluation please contact amyg@ymcaatlanta.org.   Training Academy players train twice a week for 1 ½ hours per session with emphasis on technical skills and introducing tactical concepts. Players are encouraged to practice their skills at home. In addition, Technical Skills Sessions, Speed & Agility Sessions, and Goal Keeper Training are offered during the season. Teams may participate in tournaments, clinics and camps, and other soccer events. Games, Tournaments and Travel U9 and U10 Academy games consists of 6 players per team playing two twenty five minute halves or four 12 minute quarters. U11 and U12 Academy games consists of 8 players per team playing in two thirty minute halves.  Academy Pre - Season Camp Buckhead FC Academy Program offers a Pre - Season Camp at Windsor Parkway to commence the fall season. The main focus of the camp will be lots of soccer with emphasis on ball control, conditioning with the soccer ball, and team building.  A perfect opportunity to kick off the season!  Players will be coached by the BFC Staff.  More details to follow.