"We take a balanced approach to personal growth and soccer development and your child is our number one priority."

 Personal and Soccer Development

• Commitment to each player’s goals and long term growth
• A holistic approach to both character and soccer development
• Programming designed specifically to create a positive, yet challenging learning environment

Opportunity/Exposure
 

• US Soccer Federation recognizes Empire United as the only Boys and Girls Development Academy Club in Western NY
• US Soccer Scouts at every Academy Showcase match and most home and away league matches
• Access to US Soccer Training Centers and Youth National Team Scouts
• Access to the top Premier College Showcase Events in the U.S.
• Exposure to hundreds of College Coaches at Premier and Academy Showcases
• Coaches and Directors who are respected as player references by College Coaches and US Soccer Scouts

Coaching Staff
 

• Mentors and role models; people of character who love teaching youth
• Professionals who live and work and raise families in our community
• 2 National Youth Coaches of the Year
• 5 NYSWYSA Youth Coaches of the Year
• USSF Licensed Staff including 5 “A”, 6 “B” and 9 “C”, 25 “D” license holders
• Dedicated Goalkeeper Coaches

Facilities
 

• First class training and match venues
• Empire United Field House
• John Street Field
• Nichols High School
• Sportsplex
• The Park School
• KenDev Field Complex

Cost Transparency/Honesty
 

• Non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to serve youth, not to make money
• Tuition and uniform costs provided up front in writing
• No hidden costs or add-ons later in the season
• Scholarship opportunities for proven need

Tradition
 

• 450 College Soccer Players
• 85 NYSWYSA State Championships
• 4 USYSA Region 1 Championships
• 2 US Club Soccer National Championships
• 1 USYSA National Championship
• 5 MLS Draft Picks
• 3 Current MLS Players
• 7 Youth National Team Members
• 1 Youth National Team Captain
• Nationwide recognition among college coaches