What is the "CHIVAS USA ACADEMY" Advantage?
CHIVAS Advantage is an invitation-only youth development team. It is a gathering of the top youth soccer players in the area and their parents to enjoy this great soccer game on the same team. The original concept was developed in 2013 to create a safe environment for your daughter/son to enjoy playing the game at a very high level with dedicated players who share a desire to be the best. Some players are outstanding; unfortunately, since they are not all on the same team, they will never be able to showcase their talents on one equal eleven (11) player field. We are searching for quality players and parents to ensure a non-stressful, fun environment for players and families.
Our OBJECTIVE:
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To create a top-level soccer experience in a non-pressure environment and improve skills by playing at a high level.
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To formulate teams that will accomplish a player’s goal
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To actively assist players in the college recruitment process
How Successful is the ADVANTAGE Program?
“Success is not only achieved by the final score but also the method in which you got to that point and what each player learned from the experience.”
The CHIVAS ADVANTAGE concept of independent play has created dramatic results for those previously invited to similar programs established by CHIVAS USA ACADEMY coaches. Participants in past years typically were ranked in the top five in the State of Florida. CHIVAS Advantage will allow your daughter/son to participate in a program that strives for “excellence” and in a manner that will be fun and rewarding.
Club Soccer and the CHIVAS ADVANTAGE Effect
First and foremost, regular Club Soccer is the “backbone” of U.S. Soccer. Participating in regular Club Soccer is mandatory for all players.
Regular Club Soccer offers an organized venue, stability, management, specialized training, and an opportunity for your daughters/sons to play with their friends. However, high-level development and exposure to future coaches are critical at this age group. With regular Club soccer, the equality of 11 balanced players on a field is limited to just a handful of teams in the State.
CHIVAS ADVANTAGE is Not a Club
It is an authorized affiliate of the professional team “CHIVAS FL”. Its’ sole purpose is to provide an outlet for top tier players to be on the same field, at the same time and most importantly, on the same team to showcase their talents as one. When you see CHIVAS ADVANTAGE play, you will understand what this truly means.
What is the CHIVAS ADVANTAGE Effect?
Explanation about a balanced field:
If your daughter/son is an exceptional player but the player on the right and left of her are not up to the same level of play as your daughter/son, your daughter/son will always be significantly pressured. Players learn this game on the field. We want to say that it is coaching, but it is not. Players learn by playing.
Playing with CHIVAS ADVANTAGE, your daughter/son will have an equally talented player on her left and right. Now, they can play the game. Develop their skills on the field in quick action play. Think about what they will do next rather than being forced to act because of the pressure. This is about development.
A quote from the U.S. National Team:
“We must play the game at a certain level before we can talk tactics.”
CHIVAS ADVANTAGE allows your daughter/son to play on a balanced playing field at the highest level. Tactical development is almost assured from this effect.
High Schools are there to choose the best 18 players for the team and attempt to create a winning program. Where high schools gather the best talent to form their team from their school, regular club teams draw players from all over, creating a much more competitive team. In addition, traditional club teams typically offer players a more qualified coach with state licensing requirements and training compared to the high school. This is one of the main reasons colleges typically recruit out of the regular clubs, not the high schools. That being said, all teams are not created equally. CHIVAS ADVANTAGE solves the equality issue.
Next Step: Learn More on how Chivas Advantage helps you with College Requirement