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    • Home
    • About
      • History
      • Financial Aid
      • Board of Directors
      • Sponsorship
      • Fields and Directions
      • Contact DSC
    • Academy
      • Academy
      • Calendar of Events
      • About the Academy
      • Staff
      • Parent Resources
    • Developmental
      • Developmental
      • About Developmental
      • Staff
    • Camps
      • Finishing/Goalkeeper Camp
      • Summer Camp (Full Day)
      • Summer Camp (Half Day)
    • Summer Soccer Series
  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Financial Aid
    • Board of Directors
    • Sponsorship
    • Fields and Directions
    • Contact DSC
  • Academy
    • Academy
    • Calendar of Events
    • About the Academy
    • Staff
    • Parent Resources
  • Developmental
    • Developmental
    • About Developmental
    • Staff
  • Camps
    • Finishing/Goalkeeper Camp
    • Summer Camp (Full Day)
    • Summer Camp (Half Day)
  • Summer Soccer Series

[ ABOUT THE ACADEMY ]

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U8-U11

U12-U14

U12-U14

COMMITMENT:

Training: 2x/week

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring (approximately 4 league gamedays per fall/spring season)

League: Eastern Iowa Youth Soccer League (EIYSL). Games are within 120 miles of Dubuque.


DESCRIPTION: 

Competitive games: 5v5 and 7v7 game play.

  • Goal-oriented training sessions to ensure efficient skill development and tactical understanding
  • Emphasis on decision-making skills 
  • Improve the ability to make quick
    decisions on the field


COST: $700/year

U12-U14

U12-U14

U12-U14

COMMITMENT:

Training: 2x/week

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring (approximately 4 league gamedays per fall/spring season)

League: EIYSL and Club Development League (CDL)


DESCRIPTION:

Competitive games: 9v9 game play (EIYSL) and 11v11 (CDL).

  • Training focuses on developing each player through personalized attention
  • Emphasis on individualized position-specific roles
  • Teach basic formations and strategies, such as how to play as a team and the concept of spacing


COST: $775/year

U15-U18

U12-U14

U15-U18

COMMITMENT:

Training: 2x/week

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
(approximately 4 league gamedays per fall/spring season)

League: CDL


DESCRIPTION: 

Competitive games: 11v11 game play. 

  • Solidifying the understanding of roles and duties of each position
  • Focuses on improving overall team dynamic and cohesion
  • Players are held to higher standards are expected to push themselves independently of training sessions


COST: $525/year

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Unlock your player's potential

Give your player the opportunity to grow as a soccer player in a structured, supportive environment. The Academy is designed to enhance technical skills, teach critical thinking, and promote positive team dynamics. With expert coaching and a focus on both athletic and character growth, our academy provides a foundation for future success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at doc@dubuquesoccer.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Current DSC players are strongly encouraged to attend the DSC Player Placements. Their place in the club as a member is available every year. Players wishing to join Academy from Developmental or to join from outside the club are required to come to player placement unless approved by the Director of Coaching. 


Yes. Interested players can work with the Director of Coaching.

Please email the Director of Coaching doc@dubuquesoccer.org about attending practice.


We ask that players/families be able to commit to 80% of all DSC related activities. We understand there will potentially be conflicts with outside activities. 


Teams are first separated by age. Teams will be organized by event by the head coach, and will often vary from game to game to support increased development of all players. At times, if it is developmentally appropriate, a player may be asked to "play up" with an older age group.


Yes. DSC does not want a qualified player not to play because of financial difficulties. Financial Aid may be available to qualified applicants. Please reference the Financial Aid page for more information.  


Yes. DSC does not want a qualified player not to play because of financial difficulties. 

Registration can be paid in full or in 4 equal monthly installments.


DSC Handbook (January 2025)

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