Player Development Programs

Best suited for attack-minded players of all skill levels
Ages 7-13 | Boys, Girls
This unique program, created in conjunction with Taylor Twellman and the Revolution Academy, covers areas that made Taylor Twellman the leading goal scorer in Revolution history, including: finishing in the final third, attacking heading, volleys and half volleys, movement off the ball, 1v1 moves, exploding into space and creativity and vision around the goal.

 

For developmental, travel and select players (boys and girls, ages 7-14)
During the week-long spring and summer programs, Revolution Academy coaches conduct specialized training sessions to teach players fundamentals of the game, with an emphasis on a repetitive learning process. Individual skill development is the main focus of the program, while also using small-sided games and attendance at a Revolution first-team training session to further impart the lessons.

 

For goalkeepers (boys and girls, ages 8-14)
Goalkeepers train with the Revolution Academy’s professional goalkeeper coaches, focusing on the four major components of goalkeeping: technical, tactical, psychological and physical training. Goalkeeper Academy training sessions are challenging and fast-paced to replicate in-game situations.

 

For high school players (boys and girls, ages 14-18) The High School Sumer Academy provides a high-level, competitive training atmosphere for high-school aged players. The sessions cover a wide range of topics, such as speed of play, individual and group defending, attacking in the final third and decision making with and without the ball. All players will also be taken through a series of testing stations and be provided with an in-season strength and conditioning program to help better prepare players on and off the field during their high school season.

 

For competitive, premier and elite players (boys and girls, ages 8-14, goalkeepers ages 8-14) The Regional Development School (RDS) is an advanced program, with a curriculum specially-designed to help players master core skills required to play the game at the highest level. The RDS will improve players’ first touch, teach a wide variety of soccer moves and encourage confidence and creativity on the ball.

 

For competitive, premier and elite players (boys and girls, ages 9-14) The Regional Development School (RDS) is an advanced program, with a curriculum specially-designed to help players master core skills required to play the game at the highest level. The RDS will improve players’ first touch, teach a wide variety of soccer moves and encourage confidence and creativity on the ball.

 

For competitive, premier and elite players (boys and girls, ages 8-14, goalkeepers ages 8-14) The Regional Development School (RDS) is an advanced program, with a curriculum specially-designed to help players master core skills required to play the game at the highest level. The RDS will improve players’ first touch, teach a wide variety of soccer moves and encourage confidence and creativity on the ball.

 

RDS Plus
RDS Plus is an abbreviated SPA session that emphasizes pre-habilitation movements, soccer-specific endurance training and introduces speed and agility training. In conjunction with the Regional Development School (RDS), RDS Plus training sessions last 45 minutes, either prior to or following the RDS.

Order: Call (508) 384-9242 or email revolutionacademy@revolutionsoccer.net

Best suited for elite players and previous RDS participants
Ages 10-17 | Boys
Recognized as one of the top 10 youth academy programs in the country by U.S. Soccer, the Revolution Academy’s objective is to develop players in all aspects of soccer. The Residential Academy provides an opportunity for elite players to participate in a unique training experience while living, training and playing as a Revolution Academy player. Limited to 150 boys (ages 10 to 17) the Revolution Residential Academy is held at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. The Residential Team Academy, new for 2013, is for boys and girls U12 to U18 club/select/high school teams.

 

Click here to watch a series of exercises that are part of the RDS Plus program.