Winter Academy
Open to travel and recreational players from all clubs
FC Montco is proud to announce our 10-week Winter Academy, an off-season training program featuring instruction from FC Montco Director of Coaching, Andy Wilkes, Technical Director Liam Woods, and Professional Trainer Kylie Williams.
- Current FC Montco Travel Players - Registration for Winter Academy is not required for U9 and above Travel players. Please update your availability on their team's TeamSnap account.
- Interested U9-U12 Players - Players not currently registered in the FC Montco travel program will need to register for Winter Academy.
- Interested U13+ Players - Please contact our VP of Travel (travel@fcmontco.org) for availability.
| Dates | Jan 4, 2023 to late-March, 2023 Twice a week (Weather Permitting) Winter Training Schedule |
| Location | Methacton High School - AUX turf field or Stadium field Directions | Field Numbering |
| Program Fee | $150 |
| Attire | Players should wear shin guards and cleats and be sure to dress in warm layers. No need to bring a ball, but be sure to bring water to stay hydrated! |
| Weather Policy | FC Montco follows US Soccer Cold Weather Training Guidelines, with training proceeding under green, yellow, and orange conditions, but not red conditions. |
The periodized curriculum for this season's 10-week program stresses the following technical and tactical elements of our game, all within the positive, healthy, and progressive environment your players have become accustomed to:
- Shielding
- Turning
- Attacking 1v1 and 2v1
- Building Attacks
- Defending 1v1 and 2v2
- Shooting and Finishing
- Building from the Back
- Pressing as a Unit