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Strikers United Junior Academy

Strikers United Junior Academy

The Strikers United Junior Academy (SUJA) has been established to deliver additional training opportunities for young soccer players (boys and girls in the U6 - U9 age groups). Now entering its 14th year, the primary focus of the program is technical development, however all four cornerstones of long term player development (Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychosocial) will be addressed using a structured development curriculum.

The Strikers United Junior Academy underpins the Strikers United program, and is an opportunity to expose talented young players to a higher level of training. Strikers Juniors is open to players from all towns. Players should be highly motivated and prepared to work hard to attain a higher level of skills. Professional coaches from Strikers United will deliver the year round SUJA training sessions.

If your child is interested in the Strikers United Junior Academy please contact our Director of Coaching, Mitch Doherty.

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Sessions typically run in Spring and Fall Fridays at Flerra Meadows Field in Boxborough from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Please arrive at 4:15 PM in your kit with shin pads and shoes on, a ball and plenty of water.

Winter session will be held at the Mill Works in Westford, dates and time TBD.

Festival style games on certain Sunday mornings may be added with parent support at no additional cost.  These 5 vs. 5 festival games are currently hosted by the NECSL at ForeKicks in Marlboro, MA.

Strikers United Junior Academy Staff

Mitch Doherty

Strikers United Junior Academy Head Coach
Strikers United Director of Coaching
Head Coach Strikers United Girls U16 United
Head Coach Strikers United Girls U13 United

Strikers United Junior Academy FAQ's

 Who is it for?
The program is aimed at players 5 - 8 years old who are looking for high performance training to enhance their soccer skills and techniques.  The program is open to soccer players from all towns. Players should be highly motivated and prepared to work hard to attain a higher level of skills.
 
What is it?
The Junior Strikers program is a “year round” program covering fall, winter and spring. Sessions are typically structured as follows; Fall - 10+ weekly outdoor sessions, Winter - 10+ weekly indoor sessions weekday evenings January - March, Spring - 10+ weekly sessions.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Additional program and events (not included in the registration costs) may be added throughout the year (i.e. Futsal, friendly games, jamborees, etc.)
2. Players joining the program during winter or spring will have their fees pro-rated.
3. Festival style games on certain Sunday mornings may be added with parent support at no additional cost.
 
Who are the coaches?
Mitch Doherty, Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer and Strikers United Director of Coaching, will oversee and deliver the program. As the program grows, additional professional coaches from within the Strikers United program will assist in delivery of the curriculum. Mitch Doherty holds an FFA “B” License, an English prelim certification, is an SAQ (speed, agility and quickness) trainer, and holds a Coerver skills certification. He has worked for the Mass Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) Olympic Development Program (ODP) as a head coach and as a coaching instructor. Mitch was named by MYSA as its 2013 Boys Competitive Coach of the Year. Mitch also coached the 2013 Boston Breakers College Academy team.
 
What are the costs?
Cost per player for the Strikers United Junior Academy is $850 per year for a high level, challenging and structured development program. A Training Uniform kit ($150) is also required of program participants.
 
If your child is interested in the Strikers United Junior Academy please contact Strikers United Director of Coaching, Mitch Doherty.