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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's what I know from my experience, not direct, but through kids at our club that have gone on to play at academies and a family member.

Family member first.  Joined DCU only for their U18 year, essentially their senior year of HS.  They are able to participate on their online school from their home district and will graduate with a local HS diploma.  Right now their are committed to play in college.

Other club players are at a variety of other programs from Charlotte to Philly Union.  Academic program is what you make of it - meaning, kids are pretty focused on soccer first and school second.

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Kids can't be focused on soccer and academics equally?
How many hours per week is dedicated to soccer training and games? 
8 hours training and 1 maybe 2 games

Plenty time left for academics, no?[/quote]

What you are talking about is a New England style Private Boarding School that specializes in sports performance. But like IMG academy, you have to pay for that sports and academic balance out of pocket (unless your kid is so good, they earn a reduced tuition.)

Hockey families know all about this conundrum, they call it "snack-bar hockey school."  Essentially, the kids are at the Hockey Rink so much, they complete online school work at the Hockey Rink snack bar in between workouts.  [b]Real European soccer academies have kids practice about 18-20 hours per week.  The academic demands are often very light. (Online tests, online assignments, online click-to learn everything.)    [/b]

Also, the TSJ program has kids completing sports and athletic training for 2-3 hours each morning during school and    have online schooling the rest of the time.

I know there is no way your kid could attend "public school" but skip out for 3 hours every morning 8am to 11am daily to complete the training requirements.

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Except the fact that they spend about 4hrs a day on academics and it is mandated by FIFA, UEFA and the national federations

"Educational Requirements:
UEFA mandates that young players in academies continue their education alongside football training.
Academies must provide study rooms and teaching staff to support players' academic needs.
This can include providing access to tutors, online classes, and even delegating to nearby educational centers"

During the season, depending on cyclical workload, they may do 15 to 18 hours a week training [/quote]

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