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The Tucson Soccer Academy (TSA) is a high-level, competitive program for serious young boys and girls in the Under-14 to Under-18 age brackets. TSA was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between area soccer clubs and coaches to develop soccer in Southern Arizona and to provide committed, ambitious, and talented players with a superior training environment. TSA aspires to develop players for collegiate, professional, and national levels of play. TSA also strives to develop responsible citizens who will be an asset to the community. Our enthusiastic staff coaches, who are selected according to their ability to teach the game, foster an environment where players can experience the thrill of improving their skills and their understanding of soccer. We are dedicated to providing an enjoyable, rewarding experience for each player who participates in our program.
Player Selection
Players are selected to TSA based on motivation and character in addition to their soccer playing abilities. Players are expected to attend all practices and games and are also required to sign a Code of Conduct Contract that demands exemplary citizenship on and off the field.
Each year open tryouts are held in all age groups. Any player wishing to join TSA must participate in a tryout, including all returning players.
Once selected, TSA players can expect the following:
- A highly qualified head coach with a minimum of a USSF National ?C? License
- A qualified assistant coach with extensive playing and/or coaching experience
- Highly competitive training and playing environments
- Weekly goalkeeping training by TSA goalkeeper coach Mark Robinson
- Supplemental technical training by Reuben Aitgarraga and Jeff Rogers
- Weekly soccer-oriented strength and conditioning training by TSA Fitness Coaches Whitney Moore and Todd Vandergraaf
- Quality regional tournaments
- Exposure to collegiate and national staff coaches
- College resumes and career guidance for all players U-16 and above
- An emphasis, on discipline, academics, and personal responsibility
- Two full sets of uniforms and training gear provided by Eiger Sportswear
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