Following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007.

• The Academy Program’s philosophy is based on increased training, less total games, and more meaningful games using
  international rules of competition.
• The Academy Program focuses on positively impacting everyday club environments to assist in maximizing youth player development across the country.
• The Academy values individual development of elite players over winning trophies and titles.
• The Academy sets the standard for elite environments for youth soccer clubs nationwide and is a part of U.S. Soccer’s global leadership position in youth soccer that will impact thousands of players.

Boys Director, Ralph Black, and other Seattle United staff will lead the meeting and give details on the plans for the upcoming USSDA season.

Date:  Monday, April 23rd
Location:  Shoreline Conference Center, Shoreline Room:  18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA
Time:  7:00-9:00pm
Subject:  Discussion about the calendar year, plans and Q&A session