Neenah Soccer Club's Academy program is designed to provide enhanced training to players in the 7U and 10U age groups interested in playing at a higher level of competition in the future. The program serves as a bridge between recreational and competitive soccer, with an emphasis on individual player development through improved technical skills and tactical development, building a foundation for future success. The goal is to enrich each player's already developing love for and high interest in the game. 

Players who choose Academy soccer should have a high interest in and commitment to learning the game, improving and playing at a higher level of competition in the future. Parents of interested players should evaluate their players physical and mental maturity, level of interest and readiness for commitment prior to registering for the program. 

Academy players will continue to develop by playing and learning all field positions, while increasing their problem-solving skills on the field. Neenah Soccer Club follows the guidelins from the US Youth Soccer Assocation to enhance the physical, social and psychological development of each player. At this level, players are coached by professionally licensed coaches and parent volunteers. All players in the same age group practice together in a pool and can be split up in different ways on game days, and will participate in East Central Academy league on Saturdays against other local clubs. Travel for games can range from Oshkosh to Green Bay.

If you're weighing the options between Neenah Soccer Club's Academy and Recreational Soccer programs and would like additional help determining the best program for your player, check our our parent help page. 

If you have additional questions about Academy soccer, please contact Andrew Soubel, Academy Director or Mandy Fleege, Club Administrator/Registrar. 

Registration for the 2020-2021 Academy Season is now closed. If you have questions, please email Club Administrator Mandy Fleege. 

NOTE: Teams/Age groups are formed based on a child’s birth year - not on the school year calendar. Registration fee includes training sessions, league games and two tournaments. Uniforms are not included in the registration fee but are available:

Jersey Kits and Practice Shirts:

•  New this year, all uniform kits and practice shirts will now be ordered through Stefans Soccer.  Families will receive an email from Stefans with an invitation to place their child's order for a jersey kit (shirts, shorts, socks) and practice shirts through them. If you do not order by the deadline indicated in the email from Stefans then you will be responsible for the cost of shipping as well.  Families will also have the option to purchase other NSC gear, such as backpacks, when placing orders for their academy jersey kits.

Financial assistance is available by filling out the NSC Scholarship Form. 

Preseason Training Camp:  The camp will be held at Mahler Park.

• Will occur in mid-April (Dates and times to be determined)

Practice Nights: Will be held at Mahler Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Times still to be determined

League Games: Game will be held on Saturdays in May and June.  Game location will vary each week from Oshkosh to Green Bay.

Tournaments: Locations to be determined

• U8: 1 tournament
• U9/10: 2-3 tournaments
• Registration fee includes 1 tournament for U8 and 2 tournaments for U9/10

Preseason Training Camp:  The camp will be held at Mahler Park.

• Preseason camp will be in early to mid August

Practice Nights: Will be held at Mahler Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• U8: 5:30-6:30pm
• U9/10: 5:30-7:00pm

League Games: Game will be held on Saturdays from late August to late October.  Game location will vary each week from Oshkosh to Green Bay.

Tournaments

•  Copia Cup in Neenah Oct 10-11, other tournaments TBD

Neenah Soccer Club is a volunteer-run organization. To help keep our costs low and offer these great programs for youth soccer players in our community, we require all parents of players participating in all program to volunteer two hours per player during the course of the season. 

Upon registering, you will be charged a $50 buyout fee per player (Family maximum $100), which will be reimbursed when your volunteer obligation has been fulfilled. Academy player volunteer hours MUST be fulfilled at the Scheels Flatgrass Showdown Tournament or Copia Cup Tournament. You can read more about our volunteer policy here. 

All players in the same age group practice together in a pool and can be split up in different ways on game days to participate in East Central Academy league on Saturdays against other local clubs. Travel for games can range from Oshkosh to Green Bay. 

7/8U teams will play in a 4v4 format with no goalie; there will be no referees at this age level. 9/10U teams will play 7v7 and will include a goalie. 3 referees will be utilized at this age, and offside will be called. 

Player Equipment

• Shin Guards must be worn and must be covered entirely by socks
• Soccer Cleats or Tennis Shoes (no baseball cleats allowed)
• Soccer Jersey/Uniform
• Size 3 (7/8U) or Size 4 (9/10U) soccer ball
• Water Bottle (labeled with player’s name)
• No jewelry can be worn

Game Cancellation

Game cancellations will be sent by Teamsnap accounts when the decision is made by East Central. 

Soccer is played in the rain and will only be called off if there is thunder/lightning or if the fields are flooded. If storms look like they will end by game time we will not cancel the games; in these cases, the coaches or referees will be responsible for cancellations.

TeamSnap will be used for all Academy communications. Please download if you have not already, and be sure to provide availability for playdates and tournaments using the app or website. *Availability is due by noon on the Sunday prior to the Saturday/weekend event.