Is your 2013 player ready for the next level? 

Supplement our Boys Futures or Girls United Leagues by joining our 2013 competitive teams for weekly technical team training and local competitive play!

Who: Any 2013 birth year player interested and ready for the next level of competitive soccer! This competitive team training will give interested players their first taste of outside-of-the-club competition, while still allowing them to participate in any House/Futures/Girls United League play. Developmentally, this gives young, competitive players the best of both worlds! 

We encourage brand new players to register for our house league options. If you aren’t sure if this program is right for you- please reach out! Interested players from outside the club are welcome to “try out” a session to see if the competitive team is a good fit!

What: Weekly technical training with certified Empire United Coaches. 2-3 Summer 4v4 tournament-style play dates, with additional scrimmage opportunities when possible. Preparation for future competitive play. Our weekly training will help lay a technical base for young players. We focus primarily on individual skill while also teaching players the rules of the game, and preparing them for 4v4 and eventually 7v7 action! Boys and girls teams will be separate but will train together for the indoor portion of the season. 

When: Winter sessions will be Monday nights from 5-6 PM at Sportsplex Inc. (90 Ridge Rd. North Tonawanda) Sessions will begin on 1/11 and the season will run until mid-July.

Where: Sportsplex Inc. for winter training, EUSA KenDev complex for spring and summer training, competitions are TBA but will be local.

Cost: $375, includes weekly training coaching and rental costs, tournaments, uniform (Girls United or Boys Futures jersey).   Prorated pricing for players who join at the start of any month past January is available! Contact Coach Kiki for a discount code!

How: Register HERE! 

Contact Coach Kiki Lawler with any questions! Coach.Kvlawler@gmail.com

The League:

The EUSA Girls United League is designed for our youngest female players to get a chance to learn, grow and develop their technical skills in a fun, empowering, and player-centered environment! With a female-led coaching staff assisted by mentor coaches (talented players and aspiring coaches themselves), this is a great environment for girls to thrive! The program consists of one training session and one game session per week. This program focuses heavily on building a solid technical base of skills that our girls will build on for years to come. 

The Path:

The path for an Empire United player starts right here! 2014 and 2013 players who participate in the Empire Futures league may move on to form the newest EUSA U9 Club team for the 2021/2022 season. These teams participate in local and travel premier leagues and tournaments over the course of the year. 

Our Empire Futures Fall Program runs for six weeks with one training session per week and one game-night per week. Cost: $130.00

Winter C Session Dates:  

(6 Weeks April 7th-May 15th)

4/7, 4/10, 4/14, 4/17, 4/21, 4/24, 4/28, 5/1, 5/5, 5/8, 5/12, 5/15

Ages:  2014-2011 (birth year) Girls 

Times: 

• Wednesdays: 5:00 PM-5:50 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 AM

Location:

• Sportsplex Inc. 
• 90 Ridge Rd. North Tonawanda NY 

Training Sessions:

Our training sessions are a combination of technical footwork training, small-sided games, and game-like activities that allow our players to develop the creative, decision-making skills they will need on the field in years to come.

Game Sessions: 

On game nights, players will compete in 3v3 -5v5 games. These small-sided games are designed so that players will get as many touches on the ball as possible, which is crucial for both their skill development and enjoyment!

The Path:

The path for an Empire United player starts right here! 2014 and 2013 players who participate in the Empire Futures league may move on to form the newest EUSA U9 Club team for the 2021/2022 season. These teams participate in local and travel premier leagues and tournaments over the course of the year. 

Our Empire Futures Winter Program runs for six weeks with one training session per week and one game-night per week. Cost: $130.00

Winter C Session Dates:  

(6 Weeks April 7th-May 15th)

4/7, 4/10, 4/14, 4/17, 4/21, 4/24, 4/28, 5/1, 5/5, 5/8, 5/12, 5/15

Wednesday Session Times:

• 5:00PM-5:50 PM: U12-U14  Coed (2010-2007 Birth Years)  
• 6:00PM-6:50PM: U8 & U10 Boys (2011-2014 Birth Years)

​​​​​​​(Girls 2014-2011 Look for our Girls United program!)

*2010 Players can be shifted to U10 or U12 based on ability after the first session

Saturday Session Times:

• 9:10-10:00 AM for all age groups

Location:

• Sportsplex Inc. 
• 90 Ridge Rd. North Tonawanda NY 

Training Sessions:

Our training sessions are a combination of technical footwork training, small-sided games, and game-like activities that allow our players to develop the creative, decision-making skills they will need on the field in years to come.

Game Sessions: 

On game nights, players will compete in 3v3 -9v9 games, depending on the age group. These small-sided games are designed so that players will get as many touches on the ball as possible, which is crucial for both their skill development and enjoyment!

• Coaches will wear masks while coaching.
• Coaches will wash and sanitize equipment regularly.
• Players should wear masks for all indoor play and while walking to and from their fields. 
• Spectators will not be allowed on the fields at this time. All players should be dropped off and picked up in accordance with guidelines. 
• Empire Buffalo Return to Play Protocol. PLEASE READ!

• The Sportsplex guidelines for the number of people on the field limit our spectator options. Due to this restriction, unfortunately we will not be able to allow spectators on the field. We are working on using other forms of technology and streaming services to allow parents to watch their kids- we will keep everyone updated on this!
• Players should wear masks at all times while at Sportsplex

COACH RUDY - COACH KIKI 

Our training sessions are planned and coached by licensed premier-level coaches who are dedicated to helping all players build the foundational skills to set themselves up for success in their future soccer careers, whether those careers be at Empire United, recreational leagues, or competitive travel soccer clubs. 

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