ELIGIBILITY: Delta United Soccer Academy is for players ages 10 and up who enjoy playing soccer and want to continue to develop their skill. Players under 10 must have played two seasons or have been invited to participate. If your player is under 10 years old please reach out to Coach Joe. Our purpose is… 

  • To aid the physical, mental and emotional growth of Delta County youth through the sport of soccer.
  • To create a training environment with a focus on the development of players in the areas of skill, character, and knowledge. 
  • To provide on-going soccer opportunities in preparation for and in addition to the Bayside Soccer High School program.  

Delta United Soccer Academy is committed to providing high quality training for players interested getting better at the sport of soccer. Our training focuses on overall player development with a commitment to family and community. We work hard to ensure that families are served and players reach their goals.

Academy:  Fall Only 

  • About 25hrs of player development
  • Fall Practices (Mon/Wed 6:00-7:30pm)
  • Fall 3v3 Season (Times/Days TBA)
  • Cost: $95

Academy Plus:  FALL THROUGH SPRING

  • About 90hrs of player development
  • Fall Practices (Mon/Wed 6:00-7:30pm)
  • Fall 3v3 Season (Times/Days TBA)
  • Turf Time (Winter/Spring (Times/Days TBA))
  • Spring Practices 2 days per week (TBA)
  • Spring 3v3 Season – Weather permitting
  • Total Cost: $150 
Academy Practice Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to 7:30pm. If we have a JV will practice from 6:00 to 8:00pm. (Practice will shift earlier as the sun sets earlier towards the end of Fall.)   

  1. Fall: September 8th to October 27th (or until inclement weather) – 2 days a week
  2. Winter:  2nd week of January to March/April (1 to 2 days per week subject to turf availability)
  3. Spring: April/May (or when weather allows) – 2 days per week

Fall 3v3 Season:  3 Saturdays in September & October (Dates are subject to change. A schedule will be given to all players).

Spring 3v3 Season:  TBD based on when the snow melts.

Academy players will be formed into 3-4 person teams by the coaches and will play with their team for the entire season.  Teams will receive 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie, and 0 for a loss.  The team with the most points in their age division at the end of the 6 games is the winner.  

The jump from 13-15 recreation to high school club soccer can be very intimidating. In order to encourage and help players make that transition we have introduced our Junior Varsity program. Beginning in the fall players in this program are a part of the Delta United Soccer Academy and play competitive games against teams of comparable skill. This program is a new option for the Academy and we are currently identifying teams we can compete against.

  1. Who is eligible to play?
    • 7-12th grade boys and girls are eligible to play on a junior varsity (JV) team.
    • 9-12th grade players may be asked to fill a spot on the High School Club team.
  2. When do they practice?
    • Practices are at the same time as Delta United Soccer Academy: Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm – 7:30pm – Starting August 23rd
    • 9th grade and up may be invited to practice with the High School Club team when not at a JV practice. We have tried to coincide practices with the Varsity to make it easier on families.
  3. What is the cost?
    • $85 for 25 hours of practice, eligibility for our Academy 3v3 tournament, and the potential of 4 to 8 competitive games.
    • There may be a uniform cost.
  4. How far does the team travel?
    • The JV team may travel to play in Marquette, Houghton, Menominee, Paradise, St Ignace, Manistique, Garden, and Iron Mountain.
  5. How does the Junior Varsity team relate to the High School Club team?
    • High School aged players are eligible for both teams and may be placed on the JV team to aide in skill development and confidence.
    • 7-8th grade players can only play on the JV team.
    • The Junior Varsity team is designed to give players a gradual introduction to high school level competition.
  6. How does the Junior Varsity team relate to the Academy program?
    • The Junior Varsity practice with the Academy two times per week and are considered to be full members of the Bayside Soccer Academy for the Fall session.
    • Junior Varsity players are eligible for a 10% discount for the Spring Academy session.

Registration is open to any player between the ages of 10-18 years old who want to improve their skill in a fun and encouraging environment. If your player is under 10 and has played two seasons with Bayside or has been invited please reach out to Coach Joe. You may register through Blue Sombrero. Payments to Bayside Soccer can be made by check or cash to our Academy manager or through the Blue Sombrero website.

FOR QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT COACH JOE @ joe@baysidesoccer.net 

Questions or Comments?