ODFC has officially closed the fall 2021 season registration.

It seems like only a short time ago that ODFC initiated the Soccer School to refocus the emphasis on structured learning for our youngest players. Now with a growth in numbers throughout the Soccer School Programs including; Jr. RTP, RTP and Future Stars, ODFC will take the next step in developing a strong developmental base for its athletes.

The ODFC Academy is the natural progression of an already successful educational program, the “soccer school”. Players invited to the Academy have been selected from our pool of soccer school participants many that have been with the club since they were 4 years old. Andy Vera, ODFC Club President contributes the Academy creation to the club’s tremendous growth, “we always had the Academy in mind when the soccer school was created…we were just waiting for critical participation numbers to move ahead.” Mr. Vera went on to say, “the academy program has nothing to do with making a coach successful or enhancing their resume…it’s about excellent coaches (trainers) being great teachers…its player and game-centric.”

The club has held tryouts and has filled seven (7) Academy teams including; 3 teams in the 2013-14 age groups, two in the 2015 age group and two in the 2011-12 age groups.

ODFC has also added four "top-level" Academy coaches to instruct and develop all our players.

The Academy system will be a “year-long” commitment from parents and will include professional coaching, specialized training, attending recreational tournaments and winter training/FUTSAL.

For more information on the ODFC Soccer School or Academy Program contact the club at info@olddominionfc.org or go to www.olddominionfc.org/academy