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Academy Program

Academy teams (U-9 and U-10)

Stars United Academy U9 & U10 teams participate in local friendlies with other clubs and attend local tournaments for additional competition. Stars United is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania just 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. Interested players should contact the Director of Coaching, Mark Perry or the respective team coach for information. director@starsunited.org

The Academy program’s focus is not on winning but on developing each player to his or her fullest potential, preparing the players for success in the future. Academy teams are comprised of U9-U10 players. The Academy program emphasizes technical and physical development while encouraging individual creativity and expression. In addition to regular team practices, Stars United provides all players with year-round training opportunities and camps conducted by our Director of Coaching and staff of trainers.

Stars United Academy is designed to develop soccer players’ technical skills, with an age appropriate program.

The vision of this program is to not only prepare our young players how to play soccer technically, but do so in a safe and constructive environment. Stars United coaching philosophy has a strong emphasis on player development. Our experienced coaching staff is dedicated to ensuring that Stars players develop individual skills and understanding of the game, in an enjoyable format. And players are positively encouraged to participate in the game in a fair and competitive manner.

The Academy program includes: outdoor training sessions twice per week, weekend matches, tournaments, winter training and winter indoor leagues!!!

All Stars United teams participate in either the PA West Classic League, Region I or the GLA Leagues. We are based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania just 20 miles north of Pittsburgh and utilize first-class fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Sportplex at Graham Park and North Boundary Park . Since our club’s inception, Stars United has partnered with Seneca Valley Soccer Association (SVSA) and contributed club funds to several soccer field development projects in the Cranberry Township area. Stars United recognizes the importance of providing the best possible training and game facilities for our players. Through our partnership with SVSA, we ensure that teams at all levels enjoy some of the best soccer fields and facilities in Western Pennsylvania. Winter training is also included at RMU Island Sports Center and Tri-County Indoor Soccer Arena. Winter indoor leagues are also included in our fee structure, unlike a lot of clubs in the area.