MLS Next Academy 

We offer a progressive pathway for players at the U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19, and Professional level. Through this structure, we have the ability to fast-track player development and promote youth players. With a commitment to innovation and high-performance, along with optimal structure and resources, we are the model club for player and coach development in the United States.

 Vertical Integration

The MLS Elite Academy is connected and aligned with the other areas of the club in order to facilitate proper player development. This requires a consistent training curriculum and methodology. Our coaches collaborate and create the ideal training and game playing scenarios for each player in the program.

Professional Staff

ALBION SC hires and attracts experienced coaches that have played and coached at the most elite levels. These coaches are all credentialed with a US Soccer A or B license and are experienced with elite level programming and team management. Our staff includes the following positions:

• Technical Director

• Academy Director

• Academy Administrator

• College Placement Director

• Head Coach

• Assistant Coach

• Goalkeeper Coach

• Sports Performance Coach

Philosophy

We believe in an age-based developmental philosophy that can be defined as follows:

Train to Learn
U13-U14. At this stage players are primed for the long-term demands of the 11v11 game. During this period, there is heavy emphasis on technical and soccer IQ components of the game. Our teaching is geared towards perfecting our game model and style of play. We strive to develop a winning mentality every day.

Train to Compete
U15. At this stage players are better prepared for the physical and mental demands of the 11v11 game. While we continue to perfect our game model and style of play, we will introduce different tactical elements that give us the competitive advantage over our opponents. We compete every day and exude a winning mentality in everything that we do.

Train to Win
U16-U19. At this stage players are ready to compete and must show the desire to win at all times. We will showcase our players and teams at the highest levels possible.
 

 Academy Resources and Initiatives

• Individual Development Plans for each player

• Access to all home game footage

• Classroom access for team meetings and video analysis

• Position-specific training

• Age-based developmental model

• Comprehensive curriculum and teaching methodology

The Dedicated Competetive Soccer Player Commitment - Out of State Travel Expenses 

League play and regional competition

Participation in tournaments and showcases

Travel within and outside of Georgia on every team 

Attend Showcases out of state .

Travel and Expenses are not included in the fees.

Additional time commitment for training and games