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Join our soccer family and come experience the unparalleled commitment to excellence that our players experience every day.
Open House
Sign up to participate in one of our U11 and U12 open training sessions.
March 6th - 7pm
April 19th - 5pm
May 23rd - 7pm
Sessions at Wembley field at TOCA Sports Wixom
Core Traits
Our Players are G.R.E.A.T.
Growth mindset
Resilient mentality
Efficient in the execution
Adept athletically
Team focused
Overview
Our PRE-ACADEMY program delivers an unmatched player development experience
at the Michigan Jaguars, we believe in the power of youthful ambition. That’s why we have dedicated our efforts and resources to provide a holistic and comprehensive environment to challenge, motivate, and inspire our players to pursue their dreams no matter how big they might be. High school, college, or pro. You can go anywhere from here.
Player First
We put the individual player at the center of every decision we make.
Development Staff
Our staff consists of educators and trainer who believe in a holistic and caring approach to player development.
Curriculum
Michigan Jaguars FC is widely viewed as the model for player development throughout the state. No other club offers a more comprehensive training curriculum for players of every age and at every level. An experienced, dedicated professional coaching staff has created a club environment that develops confident, capable, and passionate young athletes. We are continuing to grow and develop winning teams over time, without compromising our beliefs and values.
Competition
Our players an teams train at the highest level. They need to put those skills and knowledge to the test. Our opponents include state and local teams as well as playing against some of the most distinguished youth soccer clubs in the nation.
- Midwest Pre-Academy platform (GA and ECNL Clubs)
- Michigan Directors Academy
- Michigan Junior State Cup
- 2 Local Tournaments
- 2 Travel Tournaments
Programs
Our teams train 3 times a week fall/winter/spring. In addition to team training, our players have access to an array of programs that include:
- Street Soccer
- IDP- Individual Development Plan
- Goalkeeper Training
- Jags 5
- College Team Camp
- Nutrition and health seminars
- Mentorship and leadership initiatives
- Community outreach
Coaching Staff
Trisha Wellock
Mike Scobie
Derrick Smith
Dan Dalzochio
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in the Michigan Jaguars Pre-Academy Program.
We are happy to meet with you and your family to discuss how our environment can be a good fit for you. In the meantime, here are some answers to some questions you might have:
Teams are formed in June and the season starts in the first week of August and ends at the end of June.
The program takes a break during the Christmas and new year holidays and restarts in the second week of January.
The all inclusive cost is $4200. It includes:
- Coaching and training fees
- Referee and game fees
- League and tournament fees
- Indoor facility rental fees
- All extra programming fees
* Fees do not include uniforms or travel costs
** Scholarships and financial aid is available for those in need
Here is a sample yearly schedule. Note that this is a draft and a more detailed and up to date version will be available at tryouts:
July – Team Camp
August – Start of Fall Season
August – Jags Fall Tournament
August – Pre-GA/ECNL Event
September – DA
October – Blue Chip or WAGS
November – Pre-GA/ECNL Event
November – Jags 5
December – Winter Game(s)
January – Winter Game(s)
January – College Showcase
February – Winter Game(s)
February – Lexington Event
March – Winter Game(s)
March – Jefferson Cup/IFJ or Host Pre-GA/ECNL event
April – Spring Season DA/Jnr State Cup
May – Spring Season DA/Jnr State Cup
May- Jags Spring (11v11 for U12?)
June – Spring Season DA/Jnr State Cup
We have a varied selection of opponents depending on the competition. We also try to make sure that very event we participate in has the right value for our players and their families.
Our opponents include clubs like:
- GA
- CUP
- Nationals
- Sockers
- Lexington
- Galaxy
- Indy Premier
- Chicago FC
- SC Wave
- Tonka Fusion
- and more
- ECNL
- Eclipse
- Scott Gallagher
- Liverpool
- Hawks
- Midwest United
- Internationals
- Cleveland Force
- Inter Chicago
- Ohio Premier
- Ohio Elite
- Indy Fire
- FC Pride
- and more
ABSOLUTELY! We believe in developing well rounded and happy players. Playing other sports and participating in other extra-curricular activities is essential to keep a healthy balance. Communication and time management are essential to have a great experience while avoiding creating more anxiety and risk of over-use injuries.