SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM

TSF INTER ACADEMY

Extra training. A clear development pathway. Stay connected to your club.

BUILD YOUR GAME. TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

TSF Inter Academy helps travel soccer players bridge the gap between travel and academy soccer through structured, age-appropriate training. Players develop their technique, confidence, and game understanding in a team environment while continuing to train and play with their current club.

For travel players from outside TSF Academy. This program is not for current TSF Academy players.

2027 INTER ACADEMY TRYOUTS

Tryout Dates: November 28 & December 12
*Players do not need to attend both dates

80+

Over the last three years, more than 80 players have progressed from Inter Academy into TSF Academy teams.

Participation does not guarantee an Academy place, but provides an extended opportunity to develop, experience the environment and be evaluated by TSF Academy staff.

PROGRAM DETAILS

VIEW DETAILS ON TRAINING & EVENTS BY CLICKING THE DROPDOWN to view SCHEDULES & register.

GIRLS INTER ACADEMY
U8–U11 · Travel Players

Structured supplemental training to develop technique, confidence, and game understanding while continuing to play with your current club.

2027 Program Tryouts
November 28 & December 12, 2026
Players only need to attend one date.

Age Group

Birth Dates

U8

August 1, 2016–July 31, 2017

U9

August 1, 2015–July 31, 2016

U10

August 1, 2014–July 31, 2015

U11

August 1, 2013–July 31, 2014


WINTER TRAINING
Day: Saturdays
Location: The Sports Factory, Lincoln Park, NJ

Training dates:
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: To be announced

SPRING, SUMMER & EVENTS
Further training schedules, locations, and summer events will be announced.

Questions: hferguson@tsfacademy.com


BOYS INTER ACADEMY
U9–U14 · Travel Players

Structured supplemental training to develop technique, confidence, and game understanding while continuing to play with your current club.

2027 Program Tryouts
November 28 & December 12, 2026
Players only need to attend one date.

Age Group

Birth Dates

U9

August 1, 2017–July 31, 2018

U10

August 1, 2016–July 31, 2017

U11

August 1, 2015–July 31, 2016

U12

August 1, 2014–July 31, 2015

U13

August 1, 2013–July 31, 2014

U14

August 1, 2012–July 31, 2013


WINTER TRAINING
Day: Saturdays
Location: The Sports Factory, Lincoln Park, NJ

Training dates:
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: To be announced

SPRING, SUMMER & EVENTS
Further training schedules, locations, and summer events will be announced.

Questions: hferguson@tsfacademy.com


PROGRAM FEATURES

The Inter Academy program is designed to support travel players through a structured, supplemental development pathway while keeping players connected to their current club environment.

Club-Neutral Supplemental Training

Players remain with their current travel club while receiving additional TSF Academy training designed to support their long-term development.

Bridge Between Travel & Academy

The program helps players close the gap between travel soccer and academy-level expectations through a more detailed and progressive training environment.

Age-Based Development Methodology

Training is organized around player milestones, helping players build technical habits, game understanding, and confidence step by step.

7-Month Development Opportunity

Players are given a longer-term developmental experience that includes winter, spring, and summer phases rather than a short isolated training program.

TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Players train and compete in a structured team setting while still remaining connected to their existing club teams.

COMPETITIVE SUMMER PHASE

Teams have the opportunity to take part in summer tournament events, giving players a chance to apply their development in competitive environments.

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

Inter Academy training is built around age-appropriate technical development, decision-making, and game understanding. Sessions are designed to help players build stronger habits on the ball while learning how to apply those skills in realistic game situations.

BALL MASTERY

Improving comfort, control, and confidence with the ball under different types of pressure.

SKILL MOVES

Developing individual attacking tools to unbalance defenders and create separation.

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

Helping players change speed, direction, and body shape to escape pressure or attack space.

Passing Types

Building a wider range of passing techniques to connect play over different distances and situations.

Receiving Techniques

Developing first touch, body position, and awareness before receiving the ball.

Combination Play

Helping players connect with teammates through give-and-goes, overlaps, third-player movements, and quick passing actions.

ATTACKING NUMBERS UP

Teaching players how to recognize overloads, create advantages, and make better attacking decisions.

Defending Numbers Down

Helping players understand how to delay, recover, cover space, and defend with purpose.

Shooting Techniques

Developing finishing habits, ball striking, accuracy, and composure in front of goal.