ACADEMY

U8 - U10 Boys & Girls

Fall 2026 Registration

New River United's U8 - U10 Academy program is the largest Academy program in the NRV and is one of the club's fastest growing programs. This year we have hit the highest amount of enrollments in our 50 Year history as interest continues to surge.


What exactly is the Academy?


The Academy is a steppingstone for players transitioning from Recreational Soccer to New River United's Competitive Travel Soccer programming. The Academy is best described as a Pre-Travel program for players looking to take their training to the next level.


The Academy trains 2x a week led by Licensed Coaches  under the supervision of our Academy Director. Matches are typically scheduled for Saturdays and are primarily played against other Academy programs from neighboring clubs. Due to how many teams we have in the program, we also use weekends as intra-club scrimmages where we can focus on improving the quality of play to help our players better understand the game. Our objective is to keep the focus on developing technical skills and learning new tactics in a fun, fast-paced learning environment.


There are 3 Age Divisions we offer in the Academy:


  • U8 Boys & Girls
  • U9 Boys & Girls
  • U10 Boys & Girls


While scores will be kept track of in most games to help our staff track data, they will be treated informally. This age group is not focused on wins and losses but in helping young players apply new concepts of what they have learned in training. Academy Matches are the test where players can apply what they have learned from training against other local clubs and teams.


Important Dates

NRU Fall Academy 2026:

  • First Practice:  August 17th
  • First Game:  August 29th
  • Season Ends:  October 24th


                              
Training Location: 3400 S Point Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA


This Spring, Academy trains on Mondays & Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Cost

Player Fee: $150 Per Season

*Uniforms ordered separately on Soccer.com


Player Fees allow us to pay our Academy Coaching Staff which has allowed us to invest in higher licensed coaches and hire more Assistant Coaches to ensure an optimal Coach-to-Player Ratio. Player fees also help cover the cost of Referees and Field Maintenance to ensure the best match day experiences.


Please Note:  No player has ever missed out on any of NRU's Programming because of finances. Our Club offers the best financial aid and scholarship opportunities. E-mail our Academy Director to request more information.


*If your Player was born younger than U8 and they are interested in joining NRU's Academy program, then you will first need to get an Assessment with NRU Directors.



Questions? Please contact our Academy Director:


Academy Director: Matt Ebert

E-Mail:  coachmattnru@gmail.com