Difference between Sandlot and Sachems FC Academy:

Soccer is a team sport, and the WSC strongly encourages all players to participate in the Sandlot (In-town) program where they will learn valuable teamwork skills, and get the game time to fully develop as a player. For those children who aspire to play soccer at a premier level, Sachems FC Academy provides an additional opportunity to play in a challenging and fun environment to improve their skills.

Sandlot (In-town) is fun, small-sided, team-oriented soccer for younger players attending K-3rd grade (Fall U6-U9, Spring U6-U8). All of players who register for Sandlot are placed on a team, which meets each Saturday during the season. The sessions start with a warm up and practice followed by games with other Sandlot teams. The teams train as a unit and are coached by volunteer coaches. Professional coaches, acting as Coach Mentors, are available at each session to assist the volunteer coaches with the session.

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Sachems FC Academy, a premier soccer development program for 1st through 4th Grade girls and boys (U7-U10), offers advanced soccer training for players who show interest in playing soccer at a premier level. The Academy program is skills-oriented and is designed to complement rather than replace the players' town soccer programs.

Sachems FC Academy, which meets twice a week (Tuesday and Sunday) is run by a professional coaching staff who design age appropriate activities which are presented in a progressively challenging but fun environment. Players focus on developing soccer skills, understanding functional aspects of the game while increasing their speed and ball control. Academy includes players from many surrounding towns and players are not assigned to a particular team and rotate through different groups during the season.

WSC strongly encourages Academy participants to also enroll in their town soccer program.

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