The Fond du Lac Soccer Association is a WYSA accredited academy program and is part of the WYSA SECL Academy League for U9 and U10.  These teams will participate in regional academy league games in the fall and spring (6 games) and participate in 1-2 tournaments each season (fall and spring). Regular fall season schedules are typically available mid-August from WYSA and it is up to each team/coach what nights and times they practice based on what works best for that team and conclude in late October. In the spring the season begins mid-April and concludes mid-June. 

Training will begin for Academy in early August twice per week with 6 regular season games (typically on a Saturday or Sunday) in September and October. Each team will also play 1-2 tournaments in the fall. Each player will also have the opportunity to attend our Pre-Season Training Camp the first week of August (additional cost). 

We hope you consider registering to play in the Fond du Lac Youth Soccer Academy League! If you have any specific questions, please reach out to Andy Gill at agill@fondysoccer.com.  

The ages for the 2025/2026 season this coming year are U9 (players born in 2017) and U10 (players born in 2016). If you are interested in participating in the fall and spring season Academy program, the Fond du Lac Soccer Club is hosting a tryout/open house event for interested players. At the academy level, all players are accepted even though it is termed a “tryout” – this is way for players and parents to meet the coaches, our Academy Director, and our Director of Coaching to learn more about the program, the goals, and the commitment required.

Registration for Academy tryouts/open house is required. All players that register for tryouts and express an interest in joining will be extended an offer to register for the Academy program at the end of June after tryouts/open house sessions are complete.

Tryout/Open House Session Dates:

• Thursday, June 12^th from 5pm – 6pm

• Sunday, June 22^nd from 3pm – 4pm

Players are encouraged to attend one or both sessions, but it is not required.

>> Click here to register for the Academy Tryout/Open House Sessions.

The Fond du Lac Soccer Association "Phoenix Academy" is a program available to girls and boys in the U9 and U10 Age Groups based on Birth Year. Soccer Academy programs are designed to bridge the gap between recreation league and select (competitive) league play focusing on player development from professional coaching to create the best possible environment for our youth soccer players to excel once they reach the select level at U11. 

The Phoenix Academy  focuses on these key areas: Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Psychosocial. 

• The Phoenix Academy will train twice per week. Licensed Coaches will follow a specific training curriculum approved by the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association focused on player development.
• All Practices will be held at the Fond du Lac Soccer Complex.  Practice Dates and Times are determined by each team and not set by the Club. League Games will take place on Saturday and/or Sundays. Half the league scheduled games will be home at the Fond du Lac Soccer Complex and half will be away. The SECL teams range from Fond du Lac, Plymouth, and Sheboygan down to the Milwaukee Area.
• The Fall League Season will start training in early August with League Games (6-7) in September and October. The Spring Season will begin Training in early March with Games starting Mid-April and Concluding Mid-June. Each season, Academy teams will play in 1-2 tournaments as well.
• Minimum Age: The Academy for 2025-2026 Season is for players born in the calendar years of 2016 (U10) and 2017 (U9). Grouping is based on calendar year of birth. This is how US Soccer groups players, and how it is done at the Select/Competitive level once they reach that age. We do not group players based on school year. 
• Costs: The fee for Academy for the ($TBA) full year (fall and spring seasons) Each player will be required to purchase a uniform. Each uniform kit is approx $100-125 (Jerseys, Shorts, Socks). Payment plans are available. 
• Academy Parents are required to volunteer at the Foot of the Lake Classic Tournament hosted at the Fond du Lac Soccer Complex the last weekend of August. Each parent is required to volunteer at least 2 hours. 

Register to attend one of our upcoming "open house" training and informational sessions for players interested in joining the U9 and U10 Academy Program for the 2025-2026 season. 

CJ Dwyer
Director of Coaching
cj@fondysoccer.com
414-587-4620

Andy Gill
Academy Director
agill@fondysoccer.com
920-960-6308