About the FWU Soccer Academy
The Fort Worth United Academy program is a training and development program for U7 through U10 players (ages 6 through 10 years old).  For players younger than U7 (4 through 5 years old), FWU offers the Junior Kicks development program.  Both Academy and Junior Kicks programs are directed by Academy Director Sam Overton with training sessions conducted by Fort Worth United's professional coaching staff.

Am I Too Late and What is the Next Step?
You are never too late - unlike recreational soccer leagues, Academy participants can join at any time of the year.  Step by step instructions on how to get started may be found on the Academy Frequently Asked Questions page.

Additional (Detailed) Information
Additional Academy information, including details on PAL league play, the benefits of the Fort Worth United Soccer Academy player development program, Academy facility locations, contact information, frequently asked questions, and program costs may be viewed on the Academy Frequently Asked Questions page.  Age charts may be viewed here.

FWU Academy General News

Schedule Changes?
In case of weather cancellations, be sure to check the detailed schedules page before leaving the house.

• Detailed Academy Schedule
• Goalie School Schedule
• Speed/Strength/Agility Schedule
• Academy Open Skills Schedule - open to all U8 through U10 players!

Too Young for the Academy (U5-U6)?
Fort Worth United offers a youth open skills program ("Junior Kicks") to all youth players (U5 - U6, ages 4 through 5).  Your U5 through U6 player will be able to train side-by-side with Fort Worth United's competitive players and Academy players (players are separated by age group).

Recreational Coaches - FWU Offers Private Team Training!
Fort Worth United Soccer Club coaches are available to conduct private skills and tactical training for your recreational team and/or recreational association.  If you are a recreational coach or recreational association leader and are interested in having an FWU coach attend one of your recreational practice sessions, please use the Contact Us form to send in your request.

Academy PAL Game Schedules
Academy Premiere Academy League players - check the PAL League web site for a complete listing of all FWU Academy PAL league schedules.

FWU Academy Team News

8/28/07
FWU Academy 98 Boys and 98 Girls Finish the Fall 2007 Season in Winning Form
Jamie Southern's 98 boys provided a glimpse of things to come this past season with resounding wins over potential Classic D1 teams, Solar Red and Oak Cliff United, further fueling the buzz surrounding this fine group of players.  At the same time, the FWU 98 Girls Academy PAL team, coached by Frank Cordova, knocked off several contenders including our friendly rival, Sting Soccer Club.  Congratulations to both teams!

8/27/07
FWU Academy 98 Boys Kick Off Season with a Big Win
Jamie Southern's 98 boys presented a prelude of things to come during their Cleburne Summer Shootout tournament this weekend.  As a warm-up for the season, the 98 Boys gathered steam with a weekend of stellar play.  Their efforts paid off on Sunday with a resounding win in the finals and a Championship trophy to add to their shelves.  Congrats boys!

5/18/07
FWU Academy Teams Fair Well in Waco Classic Tournament
FWU sent three Academy teams to the Waco Classic tournament last weekend - one 97 team and two 98 teams.  Two out of the three earned playoff spots with one advancing as far as the finals!

The scrappy 98 Girls Blue team, coached by Frank Cordova, faced some of the toughest competitors in North Texas and still managed to shut out all opponents in the preliminary round.  The girls in blue scored a total of five goals while not allowing a single goal against.  They faced a tough Andromeda team in the semis and unfortunately came up short this time around.

The 98 Boys Blue team, coached by Jamie Southern, scored a whopping 8 goals in the preliminaries to earn a playoff spot which resulted in an appearance in the Championship game against Dallas Texans.  In a hard-fought finals bout, the 98B ceded two goals to take 2nd place.  Congratulations boys - we look forward to many more finalist appearances.

If you are a U7 through U10 player and are interested in attending the Fort Worth United Soccer Club Academy or are interested in playing competitively with one of the FWU Academy teams, feel free to contact us or view additional details on the FWU Academy page.

5/18/07
FWU 97 Boys Academy Team Go Undefeated in League Play
The Fort Worth United 97 Boys Blue team, coached by Chico Sanchez and TJ Sanchez, continue to dominate their competition and completed their season undefeated in PAL league play. 

2/18/07
FWU 98 Academy Girls Blue Win Arlington Showcase Tournament
The Fort Worth United 98 Girls Academy Blue team are continuing to put on a great show!  The girls spent the weekend  battling against other NTX Academy teams and not surprisingly, came out with another 1st place finish.  Congratulations girls!

FWU Announces New Academy Programs
Fort Worth United is excited to announce that it has begun offering weekly goalie schools, open skills sessions, and speed/strength/agility training (players love the strength training in the RC Sand Pit) for all Academy participants!  Just like the FWU's competitive development programs, these training sessions will focus specifically on skills, tactics, and techniques. This is a truly innovative youth training opportunity that is unparalleled in North Texas (but sure to be copied).  Check the Academy information page for more details on these exciting new additions to the Fort Worth United Soccer Club Academy program!

FWU Academy Success Stories

FWU 96 Girls Academy Graduates Show Big in Pre-Season Scrimmages - qualify into prestigious Lake Highlands League
The FWU 96 Girls, last year's FWU Academy graduates, have gotten off to a tremendous start.  The feisty bunch has already scrimmaged 6 Lake Highlands D1 and D2 teams and have won 5 of the 6 scrimmages.  During 2007, the girls in blue qualified for the prestigious Lake Highlands Girls Classic League.  Keep an eye on this up-and-coming team during this years' regular season and tournament play.

First Academy Graduates Continue their Dominant Play
Fort Worth United's 95 Boys, the inaugural FWU Soccer Academy team, became the first Fort Worth based team in over a decade to qualify directly into Classic Division 1.  The 95 Boys continued their dominance finishing off last season undefeated in tournament play.  In addition, the 95 Blue team have retained their Classic League Division 1 position for the past three years.