Spring/Summer Junior Academy Program

U7/U8 (2017 & 2018 Birth Years)

OVERVIEW


The Junior Academy (JRA) program is designed for players who want to take their soccer journey to the next level. We like to think of it as a bridge from our rec program into our competitive program.


The Junior Academy program is offered all year round and is essentially broken into 2 age groups, U7 and U8.


During the spring/summer season, junior academy teams will train twice a week, once with a professional trainer and once with their team coach. The team coach and trainer will work hand in hand to provide high level training on a weekly basis. Our JRA program will also compete within TCSL 5s League, a program offered by the Twin Cities Soccer League that gives our teams the opportunity to play against other clubs throughout the Twin Cities in jamboree type formats that occur 5 different times throughout the spring/summer. Lakeville chooses which of those 5 to compete in and during those jamborees, the coach/staff member will be present during those days.


The JRA program is perfect for your any child who wants to make soccer a bigger part of their life. 


TCSL 5's Selected Dates & Locations:

- May 18 (Eden Prairie)

- June 8 (Prior Lake)

- June 15 (Prior Lake)

- June 28 (Cottage Grove)


Weekly Example Schedule: 

Game Dates: TCSL 5's (see above)

Team Training Dates:

  • 1x/week training with professional staff
  • 1x/week training w/ club-assisted volunteer coach

Registration & FEES


REGISTRATION COST: $250

Registration will open February 1 - April 15th, 2025. All registrations received after April 16 will be placed on a waitlist. Waitlist registrants should expect an email as spots become available.


*This program will have limited availability. Players should not register for the Recreational Program if they are joining Junior Academy*


REGISTRATION QUESTIONS - clubadmin@lakevillesoccer.org

PROGRAM QUESTIONS - jvoeller@lakevillesoccer.org



Deadline

Registrations before April 15, 2025 will be guaranteed placement.

Any registrations received after the deadline will result in a $15 LATE FEE. Registrations received after April 15 will be accepted as space on teams will allow or may be placed on a wait list. Please note - registering late will result in a delay of uniform up to 2-3 weeks. 


Refund Policy: 

Refunds for all programming can be found via our Registration & Refund Policy (click here)


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Joe Voeller, our Rec Director at jvoeller@lakevillesoccer.org

REGISTRATION System DETAILS

meet our NEW Software SYSTEM


We are very excited to be utilizing PlayMetrics, our all-in-one registration and communications software platform. PlayMetrics reduces the applications you use to interact and communicate with our club and your teams. Using the PlayMetrics app on your mobile phone, you can now register and communicate with us, taking our club communication and organization to the next level.


PlayMetrics allows you to register and communicate with your teams all in one place whether at home or on the go. It helps us communicate with all of our families more clearly and effectively, including updates to practice schedules and field closures as they happen. The PlayMetrics platform ensures that you are always in sync with your team and never out of the loop.

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD


Click here for the registration link and follow the instructions provided to create an account.


Next, verify your email and add your players to your account.


Once you’ve added players, you can register for the Spring 2025 JR Academy




LSC PlayMetrics Software on a Phone

STAFF CONTACTS


RECreation DIRECTOR

Joe Voeller

jvoeller@lakevillesoccer.org

LINKS

FAQs for REC LEAGUES

  • If multiple divisions are available for my child, what division should I register them for?

    For the Fall season you will register them for the grade they will be entering into that fall.


    For the Spring season you should register them for their CURRENT grade. Do not register them for the grade they will be in, in the future. If they are not in grade-school yet, you should register them for the TOTs program. 


  • How will teams be formed?

    Teams are formed based on grade level. We try our best to put everyone with their classmates and friends but this is not a guarantee. There are no tryouts for the Recreation Program. Every effort will be made to honor friend requests. 


  • Will Junior Academy players and Rec League players be on the same team?

    No they will not. Rec League players will have their own team and coach while Junior Academy players will have their own pool trainings and game day rosters. 


  • Should I register my child for both the Rec Soccer League and Junior Academy?

    NO - while Junior Academy is in conjunction with the Rec League, it is a separate program. Please register for one or the other. Make sure you visit our information pages regarding both programs before registering. 


  • Will Junior Academy have multiple teams or one team?

    Our Junior Academy program will be pool training with professional coaches once a week within their age group and gender. The Rec Director will then form the teams to compete on the weekends. These teams may be subject to change in the light of absences or player development. 


  • What is the Game Format for TCSL 5's League?

    To learn more about TCSL 5's in depth - CLICK HERE


  • What does is mean to be a Volunteer Coach?

    Volunteer coaches are key to the success of the program. We need volunteers! Volunteer coaches will be expected to coach the team practice once a week within their availability. They will also be expected to coach their team's games on the weekends as well.


    Without adequate volunteers, rosters will be limited, and children may be turned away. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate when you register your child. A preseason coaching clinic is offered to all volunteer coaches as well as a coaching guide to help coaches create a fun environment where kids can improve their skills.