High Performance (AAA)

High Performance - AAA

U15 and U17

U15 (born 2010/2011)

U17 (born 2008/2009)

This is a year-long program for youth players who are committed to playing soccer at the highest level of youth competition in Nova Scotia.

Season Details

• Late September/October: Team Formation
• October - November: Training and potential 7-a-side exhibition games.
• December: off
• January - early March: training and at least four 11-a-side exhibition games indoors in Halifax or East Hants.
• Late March - End of August: League (usually includes a PEI team) plus cup competition starting in July
• September and December are off
• Two 90 minute training sessions per week plus a strength and conditioning session.

Fees

Determined once the pre-season and competitive season schedules are available to reflect facility and training costs. Historically total fees has been around $1750 but varies depending on the number of training sessions on turf, performance training sessions, etc.

Fees include:

• $100 fund-raising fee (parents can collect back)
• Jerseys
• Shorts/socks (players keep)
• Team equipment
• League and referee costs
• Field costs
• Strength and Condition costs
• Technical staff and coaches
• Governing body fees including insurance

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Senior

This is for senior players who are committed to playing soccer at a high performance level and the teams participate in the Nova Scotia Soccer League.

Season Details

• Training and games late October - early March
• Team selection occurs during initial training sessions
• One 60 minute training session per week.
• Games each weekend

Fees    $485

Fees include:

• Uniforms
• Team equipment
• League and referee costs
• Facility costs
• Technical staff and coaches
• Governing body fees including insurance

Coaches 

All Valley United coaches are mandated to complete all requirements by our governing bodies (Soccer Nova Scotia and Canada Soccer) including their soccer-specific training and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screen.