Academy

Madisonville United
Youth Soccer

Learn to Play - Develop Skills - Build Character

The Academy is for players who are committed to maximizing their potential as soccer players in a more structured training environment than our recreational program. We are one of the original members of the Lousiana Soccer Academy Program, and we are serious about player development.

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Why Academy?

  • Learn to play the game - by developing game intelligence & understanding
  • Develop the required skills - through training in ball mastery & physical movement
  • Build the character needed - such as positivity, confidence, and perseverance

Format & Training

Academy players are not placed on "teams" in the traditional manner. Instead they are grouped into player "pools" that are normally seperated by age and gender. All players train with their pool. For games, the players of the pool are split into teams. Teams typically change from week to week.

Throughout training, we focus on individual player development, not team success.

All Academy pools are led by licensed head coaches. Additionally, players receive ball mastery training with dedicated technical trainers.

Players practice with their pools twice per week and play games on weekends.

Schedules

Game Schedules
Academy teams play in academy leagues and individual games with other teams, inside and outside the club, as needed to meet training objectives. Academy teams play in local tournaments and may travel regionally (within 150 miles) for tournaments or games.

Uniforms

Purchase at:

Third Coast Soccer 1886 N. Causeway Blvd. Mandeville, LA 985-237-6100
Located between Stage and Times Grill.

Academy Uniforms

Picture of Academy Uniforms
Required Items: Training Kit (Black) Home Kit (White) Away Kit (Navy)

Eligibility

Academy is open to all players in the 9U-10U age groups (players born in 2015 and 2016).

While the program is open to anyone, it is specifically intended for players that want to commit to training and developing their individual soccer skills.

Academy slots are limited to the max capacity the staff can properly train. Players will be accepted into the program in the order of registration. Residents of Rec District 14 have priority for entry into the program.

Annual Calendar

  • July > Registration
  • August - November > Fall Soccer Season
  • January - April > Spring Soccer Season

Registration

The first step is to attend the Academy pre-season information meeting. This is an opportunity to learn more about details of the program. Further instructions on registering for the program are provided at the information meeting.

Mid-July, 2026 (exact date TBD)

TBD

Madisonville Library Conference Room (1123 Main St, Madisonville, LA)

Academy is built to equip the younger ages with the tools they need for success at the competitive level.

Coaches for the 2025-2026 Season

Interested in joining our coaching staff? Reach out to us by completing our Coaching Application.  Assistant Coaches are welcome too!!

Coaching Application
Todd

Todd Colley

Academy Director

USSF National D License

TOVO Positional Play Coaching

11 YRS Coaching Experience

Trey

Trey Hollingsworth

Coach - 2016 Boys (10U)

USSF National D License

Tovo 7v7 Certification

10 YRS Coaching Experience

Steve

Steve Tujague Jr.

Coach - 2017 Boys (9U)

USSF National D License

Tovo 7v7 Certification

13 YRS Coaching Experience

Cesar E.

Cesar Encinia

Coach - 2016 Girls (10U)

USSF National D License

TOVO 7v7 Certification

3 YRS Coaching Experience

Allison

Allison Looper-Chalmers

Coach - 2017 Girls (9U)

USSF National D License

TOVO 7v7 Certification

7 YRS Coaching Experience