Tryouts for the 2023/24
Academy teams are now complete.
Thank you to everyone who tried out!
Notifications will be sent to all players
by the end of the day, Friday, May 26.
New for Fall 2023 / Spring 2024!
We are happy to announce our Academy program has expanded to include a U8 division and players will enjoy dual-season training (fall/spring) and participation in the Triumph Cup tournament. As with the U9 thru U18 teams, games will be played against other area clubs. Academy is an invitation-only program, and all interested participants are required to attend TYSA tryouts which will be held in May.
The Triumph Academy Way!
The mission of Triumph Soccer Academy is to develop players' mind, body and character through a professional and organized, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the “four pillars of soccer,” (technical, tactical, physical and mental components of every soccer player), as well as leadership qualities, founded on techniques that are known to be successful around the world. Triumph’s practice sessions offer creative and challenging soccer activities and low player-to-professional coach/trainer ratios. For each training session, the material and objectives pursued on the soccer field are guided by a variety of standards modeled by United States Soccer Federation and the Olympic Development Program. All teams will be taught to play with a style that eliminates kick ball and focuses on a fluid style of possession. Our goal will promote confidence in players by giving them the freedom to not be afraid to make mistakes.
What is the Triumph Academy?
Triumph Soccer Academy Program is open to all qualifying players from the ages of U8-U12. The Academy Program is aimed towards players that are looking for a challenging, positive experience, while tapping into their full potential. The Triumph Academy prepares players with the necessary tools to potentially play in the following programs.
- Triumph Select Program.
- Olympic Development Program.
- High School Programs.
- College Programs.
- Professional Programs.
Who can participate in the Academy?
Boys and Girls whose birthday is within the specified time periods are eligible to play U8, U9, U10, U11, and U12 Triumph Academy Soccer.
Age Groups for the 2023-24 season:
- Under 8 : birth year 2016
- Under 9 : birth year 2015
- Under 10 : birth year 2014
- Under 11 : birth year 2013
- Under 12 : birth year 2012
When do the players practice and play games?
The Triumph Academy is an 8 month program, which is comprised of a fall and spring season.
- Fall season training starts at the beginning of August and ends the first week in December.
- Spring season training starts the first week of February and ends in the middle of May.
- Each team will practice for a 1 ½ hour, twice a week. Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays.
Where do the teams practice and play games?
Practices and home games will be held at Granite Soccer Complex and/or Henderson Park. Game schedules will be coordinated through the Executive Director and travel will be focused on Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Tournaments may require additional travel, including overnight accommodations.
How much does it cost to participate?
U8 thru U12:
Registration Fee: $1675*
Tournament Fees (collected in July): $55 for U8 (1 tournament); $275 for U9 thru U12 (5 tournaments). Teams which participate in more events will be responsible for the additional expenses incurred.
Fees include:
Fall Training (2x week, plus optional Friday night play)
Winter Training
Spring Training (2x week, plus optional Friday night play)
Not included in fees:
Uniform (kit will be used for 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons)
Travel expenses
*U12 SCCL division fee: $1775 / After tryouts, accepted players are sent an invitation which will include team placement.
For your convenience, TYSA offers a Payment Plan which divides registration fees into monthly installments. If you feel you may need additional assistance, you may apply for aid. We ask that you submit your application prior to tryouts if at all possible so that we may offer the aid at the time of player commitment.
A few highlights of the Triumph Academy!
- Curriculum focused on developing the "four pillars" of the game, technical, tactical, physical and mental.
- A club uniformed style of play that helps players better understand positional roles and responsibilities.
- Professional training.
- Identify players for the Select Program & Olympic Development Program.
- All players will be evaluated for the purpose of placing them in the appropriate developmental program.
- Individual post-season evaluations (fall/spring).
- Friday night Ball Mastery and Goalkeeper Clinics.
- Competitive games played on the weekend.
- Teams will travel and participate in tournaments.
What are some of the differences between Academy and Recreational soccer?
ACADEMY SOCCER
- The demands and expectations for the players in the Academy Program are much higher
- Professional and experienced coaching
- Age appropriate curriculum
- Structured playing style throughout the Academy Program
- Defined system of play
- Compete against other clubs for the pride of Triumph
- Opportunity to play Academy State Cup at the Under-12 level
- Players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, their rate of development and their commitment level
RECREATIONAL SOCCER
- Players are placed on a team on a first come first served basis
- Parent volunteer coaching
- Competing, in-house games
Uniforms
TYSA Academy/Select will be wearing a new uniform for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons!
