U11-U12 Academy Team Season Plan
Academy – The top team in each age group for boys and girls. Tonka United Academy team will play in Twin Cities Soccer League (TCSL) in the Fall and Spring Season. The TCSL will comprise of high level teams from across the metro area. The Academy team will play in the top tier of the TCSL. A high level of commitment is expected for players on our Academy Pool.
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Fall – Mid August - Mid October (October tentative with weather)
League –TCSL: Games on weekends after Labor Day
Tournaments and Events*
1 Out of Town:
Iowa Rush Cup
Midwest Super Cup (Illinois)
NEW United Oktoberfest (Wisconsin)
PUMA Labor Day Cup
In town events:
TCSL Fall Cup
NSC Fall Cup
Training
2-3x per week
Train as Academy Pool
Total Contacts Per Week: 3-4
* These events are not included in Tonka United registration fees and are subject to change
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Winter– November thru March
Leagues and Events
- TCSL Winter League
- Futsal Program
Additional friendly games and events (TBD)
Training: Train as Academy Pool
Total Contacts Per Week:
November - December: 3-4
January: 2-3
February - March: 3-4
Individual Training: Friday night clinics @ Tonka Dome (optional per individual)*
* These events are not included in Tonka United registration fees and are subject to change
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Summer – April thru July
League – Twin Cities Soccer League (TCSL)
Tournaments and Events*
Out of Town Tournament options: (mid April-early May)
Iowa Rush Cup (Iowa)
Emerald Cup (Kansas City)
PUMA Champions Cup (Illinois)
KC Champions Cup (Kansas City)
Rush Cup (Wisconsin)
Local Tournament options:
NSC Spring Cup (early May)
Tonka Splash, June (Mandatory)
League Playoffs or USA Cup
U12 Junior State Cup
Training
3x per week
Train as Academy Pool when possible
Total Contacts per Week: 3-4
* These events are not included in Tonka United registration fees and are subject to change