Florida FC is not eligible to become an Academy in the near future. I called the US Soccer Federation and this club falls short with the minimum requirements. Their Director of Coaching, Ian Bishop does not have any coaching licenses. They only have two coaches eligible for this job and one of them is Adrian Paz, he has more qualifications than his DOC but lacks the charming ways used by Bishop to attract the right players to this club.
They will participate in USClub Soccer Premier League, a second rate league. Team Boca and West Pines pulled out from this league last year.
Requirements for 2012-2013 for the Academy:
U.S. Soccer’s National Team and National Staff Coaches will evaluate the applications using the following objective and subjective measures:
1. National Team Coach Analysis
2. History of Elite Youth Player Development
3. History of Success in Elite Competitions
4. Geography
5. Impact on Existing Academy Members
6. Fundraising Efforts and Fee Model
They will participate in USClub Soccer Premier League, a second rate league. Team Boca and West Pines pulled out from this league last year.
Requirements for 2012-2013 for the Academy:
U.S. Soccer’s National Team and National Staff Coaches will evaluate the applications using the following objective and subjective measures:
1. National Team Coach Analysis
2. History of Elite Youth Player Development
3. History of Success in Elite Competitions
4. Geography
5. Impact on Existing Academy Members
6. Fundraising Efforts and Fee Model
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