The WPL Academy provides players with supplemental opportunities to play at the highest level while still playing with their club team. We prepare players to thrive at the college level both on and off the field. Many of our Academy staff have played and coached at the college level and hold top credentials from US Soccer and United Soccer Coaches, among others.
THE WPL ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
It is our goal to give the players good competition, and the events we attend certainly deliver on that!
We want to provide competitive environments for the players to develop, be exposed to other coaching styles, potentially some positions and systems of play that they do not normally play in, and quality teams they would not normally see with their club teams.
THE BIG PICTURE
Remembering the “big picture” for the Academy and travel events is key. The big picture in the travel aspect is to get used to traveling with a team, dressing and behaving professionally, managing their sleep, nutrition, etc with help from the coaches and a roommate. As the players continue to grow they will get more exposure to this and be ready for that next level in college if that is their goal.
What People Say About the WPL Academy
Just wanted to thank you both for a great weekend of soccer in San Diego. Anya had a great time, on and off the field. It was so fun as a mom to hear the positive environment that you created. Hearing the girls cheer for each other from the sidelines was awesome. It was a great experience for Anya that she will certainly treasure.
-Alexis
Both kids are officially D1 athletes!! They did it and so many thanks to the WPL Academy for all the support you have given our kids. The experience with the Academy these past 8 years has been amazing, positive and I recommend it to everyone!
Thank you again!
~~~~Dawn
Thank you so much for continuing this amazing program and for continuing to offer much-needed services to our soccer community. We have had two kids participate in the Academy, and it has been some of the best soccer experiences they have had. We greatly appreciate how generous you have been in sharing your expertise and mentorship with our kids.
~ Francis
The WPL academy helped develop me as a player, guided me through the college recruiting process, and prepared me to become a student-athlete. During my time in the academy, traveling to college showcases, learning from my coaches, and interacting with the staff proved to be very valuable experiences. I’ll be graduating from college this spring (’24) and want to thank Erik and the WPL academy for helping me achieve my athletic and academic goals.
-Jacob Santos
I was a part of the WPL Academy for 3 years starting my sophomore year, and am very thankful for the opportunities that I gained through the program. The Academy enabled me to attend high-level tournaments such as the IMG Showcase in Florida, which allowed me to get in front of coaches from top-tier institutions. I really appreciated that the Academy coaches & staff were supportive and helped me to achieve my personal goals in soccer and recruiting. The program focused not only on athletic development, but also educating players on recruiting best practices and how to select the school that is right for them. With the help of my Academy experience, I was able to attend and play 4 years of soccer at Claremont Mckenna College, a school that supported my athletic, educational, and professional aspirations. I would highly recommend that any soccer players who want to compete at the college level join the WPL Academy! ~~ Lizzie Iwicki
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