"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