{"id":20488,"date":"2025-05-07T16:40:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/?page_id=20488"},"modified":"2026-01-24T21:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T21:01:22","slug":"academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarfc.com\/es\/competitive\/rochester-competitive\/rochester-competitive-fall\/academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Academia Competitiva de Oto\u00f1o de Rochester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px||5px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Work Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#c70101&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Source Sans Pro|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#100707&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;56px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;56px&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;38px&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #85c6e5;\">Fall Academy Program U13-U14<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #85c6e5;\">(This used to be our Select Program)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #85c6e5;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1320px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-self: center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Source Sans Pro||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#100707&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|30px|||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight:400;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The North Star FC Academy is the highest level in of play in Southern Minnesota and within our club, designed for committed players and families pursuing elite competition and long-term development. Spanning ages U13 through U14, our Academy teams compete in Minnesota\u2019s top leagues, including<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>ECNL Regional League<\/strong>, and attend premier tournaments and college showcases in the midwest.<\/p>\n<p>Our Academy program emphasizes advanced technical training, tactical understanding, and physical preparation, led by our most experienced coaching staff. Each team follows a carefully structured training calendar designed to support player growth and maximize performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U13\u2013U14:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Season begins in the fall, with a mid-October to mid November break. Training resumes and runs through early July.<\/li>\n<li>U13-U14 teams will be decided after tryouts. <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"374\">Tryouts are open to all players in the region<\/strong>, regardless of their current club affiliation. Players from other clubs are welcome to attend. If a player does not make a North Star FC Academy team and wishes to return to their original club, a <strong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"600\">release can be requested<\/strong> to support that transition.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Academy is ideal for players with a high level of commitment, strong work ethic, and the ambition to compete at the regional or national level\u2014including those with college soccer aspirations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Girls Academy will begin in the Spring 2026.\u00a0 Female teams will start in the National League of TCSL.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/academy-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;academy 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;56px&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;38px&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>By joining you will receive the following<span style=\"color: #85c6e5;\">\u00a0benefits:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Source Sans Pro||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#100707&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|30px|||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-weight:400;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Benefits of Joining the Academy Level at North Star FC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Top-Tier Coaching Staff<\/strong><br \/>Train under experienced, licensed coaches dedicated to player development at the highest levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Year-Round Training<\/strong><br \/>Structured fall, winter, and spring\/summer programming designed to maximize growth and maintain peak performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Elite Competition<\/strong><br \/>Compete in top-tier leagues including<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>ECNL Regional League<\/strong>, and face the strongest teams in the state and region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Premier Tournament &amp; 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Coaches will decide on where to practice their team.<\/p>\n<p>Practices- 2 times a week Monday \/ Wednesday &#8211; 1.5hrs per practice<\/p>\n<p>Dates- Late August through middle of October<\/p>\n<p>Academy teams will participate in TCSL Leagues- depending on level of play this could be National, NPL, or ECNL<\/p>\n<p>Fall Games will consist of 6-8 games<\/p>\n<p>Games will be played on the weekends<\/p>\n<p>All games will be away due to the league requiring this.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Winter Practices \/ Games&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Winter practice sessions will start up at the RCTC Dome in the middle of November. <\/p>\n<p>Teams can expect 2 practices per week November-March. <\/p>\n<p>Practice nights and times will be determined by RCTC &#8211; once the schedule is set we will notify teams. This generally is not decided until late August\/ September.<\/p>\n<p>Winter League Games- Teams can expect 4-6 winter games. These games are part of the league.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_title_text_color=&#8221;#1E2E54&#8243; tab_title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; tab_content_text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Spring \/ Summer&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Practices will move outside once the weather turns nice.<\/p>\n<p>Teams can expect 2 practices a week- days \/ times will be determined during the winter months.<\/p>\n<p>Games &#8211; teams will play 10-12 league games. Again all games will be away.<\/p>\n<p>Teams can also expect to travel to 3 tournaments- tournaments will be decided once they are posted. <\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Birth-year Guidelines&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 class=%22text-align-center%22><span>2013 <\/span><span>\u2192 <\/span>U13<\/h4>\n<h4 class=%22text-align-center%22><span>2012<\/span><span> <\/span><span>\u2192 <\/span>U14<\/h4>\n<h4 class=%22text-align-center%22><\/h4>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Cost&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4>$1700\/player- U13\/14<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<h4 class=%22text-align-center m-size-13 size-16%22><strong>Cost include the following expenses:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Tournament costs up to $2400 per team- this is the team allotment. If the team goes over this amount, parents will need to pay additional<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Indoor and outdoor field rentals<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Referees for League games<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Player Secondary Insurance<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Office Expenses<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>League fees<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Coaching Pay<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li class=%22text-align-center%22>\n<h4><span>Equipment<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Uniforms&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=%22text-align-justify%22><strong>Uniform<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=%22text-align-justify%22><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=%22text-align-justify%22>Fall 2026 we will be moving into a new uniform cycle. This uniform cycle will be good for 2 years.<\/p>\n<p class=%22text-align-justify%22>All players will need to purchase a new uniform kit.<\/p>\n<p class=%22text-align-justify%22>Sample kits are available at the facility for sizing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Uniforms Page&#8221; button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjIwMDk1In19@&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Fin Aid&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need Financial Assistance? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At North Star FC, we believe every child should have the opportunity to play, regardless of financial circumstances. If you need assistance, we offer a Financial Aid option during registration through PlayMetrics.<\/p>\n<p>To apply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log in to PlayMetrics<\/strong><span> <\/span>and begin the registration process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click on the %22Financial Aid%22 tab<\/strong><span> <\/span>before completing your registration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit your application<\/strong><span> <\/span>with the required information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once submitted, your request will be reviewed by our team. You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved or denied. After receiving a decision, you may proceed with registering for the program.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or need help with the process, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_content_text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; parentOrderClass=&#8221;dsm_advanced_tabs_0&#8243;][\/dsm_advanced_tabs_child][dsm_advanced_tabs_child dsm_title=&#8221;Tryouts&#8221; dsm_content=&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=%22dsm-content%22>\n<p>North Star FC\u2019s<span> <\/span><strong>Academy Program<\/strong><span> <\/span>represents the<span> <\/span><strong>highest level of youth soccer in Southern Minnesota<\/strong><span> <\/span>and serves as the<span> <\/span><strong>top tier of our Player Development Pyramid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tryouts are open to all players in the region<\/strong>, regardless of their current club affiliation. 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