MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Last Chance to Register for SJ Earthquakes U9 to U16 Club Teams

Published on July 9, 2014 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes announced today a significant growth in their youth development programs with the creation of club teams from the Under-9 level through Under-16. The new Quakes program will add a full development pathway to their current U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) teams at the Under-14, Under-16 and Under-18 levels. They have added seven age groups for the 2014-15 season that will be designated as the Earthquakes Pre-Academy. Additionally, the Quakes will now have a recreational program, Earthquakes Elite Player Development, for ages 4-11.

"The growth of our youth development programs comes from our vision to establish the premier soccer organization in Northern California from the youth ranks all the way to our first team at the professional level," said Earthquakes Academy Technical Director Chris Leitch. "We are committed to building an integrated youth soccer organization with coaches that have a passion for player development in a positive, affirming and fun environment. We believe that this model gives players a full development path from child to adult, benefiting players, parents, and coaches alike, while providing players the tools to reach college and the professional level."

The Earthquakes Player Development system will now consist of five levels -- Earthquakes professional team (Major League Soccer), Earthquakes Under-23 team (Premier Development League), Earthquakes Academy teams (U14, U16, U18 -- USSDA), Earthquakes Pre-Academy teams (U9-U16), Earthquakes Elite Player Development (EDP) teams - recreational teams for ages 4-11. All Earthquakes Pre-Academy and Elite Player Development programs will train in San Jose.

Tryouts for the upcoming 2014-15 season for the Quakes club teams will be held in the coming weeks in San Jose. Specific Quakes age groups and tryout dates are listed below.

Quakes Club Team Tryout Dates - July Dates

U9 Boys Tryouts July 12th 9-10:30am Watson Park

U10 Boys Tryouts July 12th 11-12:30pm Watson Park

U11 Boys Tryouts July 12th 1-2:30pm Watson Park

U12 Boys Tryouts July 12th 3-4:30pm Watson Park

U13 Boys Tryouts July 12th 5-6:30pm Watson Park

U14 Boys Tryouts July 12th 5-6:30pm Watson Park

U16 Boys Tryouts July 13th 3:30-5:00pm Watson Park

Quakes USSDA Academy Tryout Dates - July Dates

U14 (00/01) Academy Tryouts July 10th 8-10:00pm Mise Park

U14 (00/01) Academy Tryouts July 13th 8:30-10:00am Watson Park

U16 (98/99) Academy Tryouts July 12th 3:30-5:00pm Watson Park

U18 (96/97) Academy Tryouts July 13th 5:30-7:00pm Watson Park

U14 (00/01) Academy Tryouts July 15th 8-10:00pm Mise Park

For more information about the SJ Earthquakes program and tryout dates, times and locations, please visit www.earthquakesacademy.com - Walk ups are welcomed - Online pre-registration is prefered.

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