Should You Play Academy Or High-School Soccer?

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  • @WilliamAkio
    @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +20

    This is the video you guys voted for, and I hope this was enough information for you guys to help you make your decisions. If there is any other things you need from me, you know where to reach me! Thank you guys for the support everyday. Have a Great Day

  • @jdredwine7224
    @jdredwine7224 3 роки тому +26

    For 15-17 year olds.
    Best case scenario: Playing on a MLS team/reserve team, or on a USL Championship team. Really high quality of play for a teenager.
    Next best: USL League 1. Not as good of quality as the above, but still playing against pros.
    Next best: Playing on a USL League 2 team. 3 players under 18 are required to be on the roster. Playing against ex NCAA D1/D2 players and former pros trying to get back.
    Next best: Playing in one of the elite Academies.
    Next to last worst case: Playing in a next tier academy maybe even splitting time with playing in high school. These players may play somewhat decent regional competition for half of the year. The other may be a great opportunity to maybe develop your overall skill because their is a chance your HS talent isn't that good. You may play Fullback/Def Mid at the club level, but are forced to play Att Mid or Striker for your high school team forcing you to develop different skills albeit against lesser competition.
    Worst case: Just playing HS. This is the worst case scenario. Not great competition and even the coaching is spotty.
    Regardless you need to take advantage of your situation and work hard. It isn't impossible to play HS soccer, end up at a D2 program and end up in MLS by 24/25 and maybe a decent league in Europe like in Belgium by 26/27. It will just take you longer.

  • @va1056
    @va1056 3 роки тому +16

    Man id quit everything to go to academy u ppl in academies dont understand how much of a benefit u have

  • @MikeOrionMusic
    @MikeOrionMusic 3 роки тому +39

    Nice one man, good to see american kids caring about football. Academies are the way to go, if the US wants to compete with us in Europe, youth development is crucial. You guys have a lot of potential in that huge country, look at Pulisic and Davies. The regular american system ( high school/college//draft ) doesn't work with football, its a very tactical sport you need to play it and learn it from real coaches from a very young age, a high school team just doesn't offer you the same level of intensity and depth. Good luck from Portugal!

    • @CMRTUBE
      @CMRTUBE 3 роки тому +2

      United States is getting there! Can’t wait to one day have a great academy system as Europe!

    • @Coolguy-fz5re
      @Coolguy-fz5re 2 роки тому +3

      If America would stop putting American football above everything our best athletes would give the rest of the world a run for their money.
      It’s so hard to get certain people (African Americans) to play soccer at young ages. Everyone wants their kids to play football, volleyball, run track and so on.
      Every time I see African Americans I ask are if they’re willing to let their child play. They’ll say it’s too hot for that or black people don’t play soccer remarks. It’s pretty disheartening due to soccer being the most popular sport in the world 🌎

    • @doctordef324
      @doctordef324 9 місяців тому +2

      American academies are PAY TO PLAY!!!! Meaning most of the kids are playing because their parents have the money to pay those expensive fees!!!! They don't get the best players in result... That's why American soccer is lacking... !😏

    • @matthewparker235
      @matthewparker235 4 місяці тому

      @@doctordef324absolutely 💯

  • @haydencolby3953
    @haydencolby3953 4 місяці тому +1

    Very helpful for a dad with young soccer kids! Thanks!

  • @KevinOcampo_10
    @KevinOcampo_10 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for making this video🔥💯

  • @A2Whimsy
    @A2Whimsy 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you great video

  • @okapikid3338
    @okapikid3338 3 роки тому +1

    EXACTLY THE VIDEO IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!

  • @lord139
    @lord139 3 роки тому +7

    I recently pulled my hamstring in a training session I had thank god its was only a grade l which allows to get back to work soon and put in more work and come back to achieve my dreams of playing pro👍

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +3

      That is awesome! keep it up and focus on recovery brrooo

  • @hughsimmondsjr6495
    @hughsimmondsjr6495 3 роки тому +13

    I like how you take the time to help us to have a better future❤️

  • @Pringles_can5
    @Pringles_can5 3 роки тому +1

    This is such good information

  • @soccerlibrary644
    @soccerlibrary644 3 роки тому +6

    Great video like always. Love to see it...
    Much love ❤️⚽️

  • @JodabeniTV
    @JodabeniTV 3 роки тому +8

    Let’s gooooooo🔥

  • @balugito6352
    @balugito6352 3 роки тому +1

    Yes new vid

  • @Tonyyyy18
    @Tonyyyy18 2 роки тому +1

    I live in Arkansas and there are no clubs here so the nearest club is in Kansas so ima juts go with high school and have fun

  • @hjabreu3368
    @hjabreu3368 Рік тому +1

    Def my position, i started to play soccer with my friends as a freshmen and now i def wanna go pro

  • @_hassan.10_
    @_hassan.10_ 3 роки тому +1

    i play usl academy this video is great!

  • @alixsthilaire6403
    @alixsthilaire6403 3 роки тому +1

    MLS & USL academies sound nice tho ❤💯

  • @albertococke4796
    @albertococke4796 3 роки тому +2

    I would have to drive 2 hrs just to train with Cincinnati Fc😭 I wish I had an academy team near me

  • @Ninethepoet
    @Ninethepoet 2 роки тому +2

    I’m good enough to play encl and maybe even USl but it’s really expensive. Could u make a video how to get rides to academies?

  • @benmedrek233
    @benmedrek233 3 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @CR7Skillzzz
    @CR7Skillzzz 3 роки тому +3

    I love yo videos Will. I want to be like you one day but I play high school soccer only 2 years now. But I want to play MLS very soon. Also do you think I should play in under armour cleats?

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +2

      yes you should. You can do it!!

  • @ryanflores9784
    @ryanflores9784 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah i know high school has a lot of work and dedication then you can achieve your goals and dreams like i know i can

  • @chadortega6083
    @chadortega6083 3 роки тому +2

    Do you know of any academies in north California ? I try searching but not really sure. Love the vids btw

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +1

      soon yes, keep looking on the website.

  • @wizyking99
    @wizyking99 11 місяців тому +1

    High school is not stressful. U can play football and go high school

  • @allenvelasquez9521
    @allenvelasquez9521 3 роки тому +6

    I am going into my sophomore year of high school and this year I’m going to play varsity and club soccer in the National Premier League. Should I try to advance to usl academy this winter or next winter as a junior. I really want to play division 1 soccer and eventually go pro. Thanks for the video!

    • @CMRTUBE
      @CMRTUBE 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah! That would be the right choice! I play academy, and i would definitely say to go out for academy! Best of luck with you!!

  • @SantiagoGarcia-zi9do
    @SantiagoGarcia-zi9do 3 роки тому

    Did you come fir roma tryouts?? Because i was there and i think i saw you.

  • @TroijanSkinhead
    @TroijanSkinhead Рік тому +1

    High school is cool if you only play rec or school.

  • @realbusinessalpha
    @realbusinessalpha 3 роки тому +2

    Man got ads in his video now

  • @JesusRamirez-mq9om
    @JesusRamirez-mq9om 3 роки тому

    Did you start practice for college? Also what’s a good time on a mile for a keeper?

  • @Riley-te7bw
    @Riley-te7bw 3 роки тому

    I go to a private school where academics is the main priority. I play on a ECNL team but my club has an academy team which I think I will make next year. I don’t think u have to sacrifice school unless ur on a mls academu

  • @benmedrek233
    @benmedrek233 3 роки тому +13

    I feel like I might be good enough to play for an academy, but the closest one is over 1 hr 30 min drive. My parents would not be able to commute daily with me. (I am a u13 -14 player.) Do you think there will be any new academy teams in New England in the next couple years? Should I just play club soccer until high school? Can you give me any advice?

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +6

      there will be academy teams in that location in the near future. sometimes you need to grind even if its 2 hours away. how bad do you want it.

    • @ianbeltran8162
      @ianbeltran8162 3 роки тому +1

      new england revolution mls academy go tryout if u think u r at the level

    • @benmedrek233
      @benmedrek233 3 роки тому

      Thanks, I will be on the lookout for any new possibilities with academy teams!

    • @husseinsheekh6374
      @husseinsheekh6374 2 роки тому

      If you look at tons of football starts right now they all had to commute for hours and hours, it depends how bad do you want it. But if ur parents say no there’s not much u can do

  • @ominous_cheese2751
    @ominous_cheese2751 2 роки тому +3

    I'm 14 yrs old rn and I was deciding on joining an academy but the thing is idk if I should or not. I really want to improve but I feel like I lack in something when I practice by myself

    • @jparole5206
      @jparole5206 10 місяців тому

      @@oxxui5564which academy did you join? How’d you join and did you have to pay? I’ll really appreciate it if you can answer these questions because I want to join a academy but I don’t know how to. Only academy I know is mls ones which is Philadelphia union the one near me.

  • @Nimfasha
    @Nimfasha 3 роки тому +1

    i play for charlotte fc i watched all your video

  • @moajbhuiyan7910
    @moajbhuiyan7910 Рік тому +2

    Academy should be someone’s first choice in America to hope to go pro. but for some usa is all about money so a lot of people won’t be able to join because of lack of money so college soccer should be second choice.

  • @thenbenagcz3931
    @thenbenagcz3931 3 роки тому +1

    Work hard eat well and you can be as Good as Lewandowski and score 5 goals in 9 minutes 😁

  • @alixsthilaire6403
    @alixsthilaire6403 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video bro...I been waiting on something like this??? What's the minimum age form HS Soccer??

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +2

      as long as you're registered in highschool and under 19!!

    • @alixsthilaire6403
      @alixsthilaire6403 3 роки тому

      @@WilliamAkio 19 not bad ..still 17 Turing 18 bout not in u.s or Canada smh ...Bout to all the kids with opportunities don't give up 💪❤💯

  • @balugito6352
    @balugito6352 3 роки тому +2

    Road to 2k

  • @barcafanca7856
    @barcafanca7856 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. What academy’s are in Southern California?

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +1

      look on the website and do research. there is teams all over, some might be far but its all worth it

    • @David-ho4pw
      @David-ho4pw 3 роки тому +3

      La galaxy and lafc academy

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому

      David Sanchez boom! You did the research! Goodluck!

    • @David-ho4pw
      @David-ho4pw 3 роки тому

      William Akio thanks I’m from Northern California and the closest one to me is the San Jose earthquakes academy and I’ll be trying out for that one once COVID ends

  • @lukesaddler2377
    @lukesaddler2377 3 роки тому +1

    Hi man this is kind of off topic and a bit random, but how much and what kind of training do you think a 13 year old should do? note: i do like 1.5 hrs about.. a morning routine and technical work then maybe some body weight then like a large technical training with passing, juggling, and dribbling. they are like 45 min long

    • @lukesaddler2377
      @lukesaddler2377 3 роки тому +1

      this is one day but different days=different things to work on, also i play ecnl and am a center midfielder so i definitely work on areas that will help me there the most: passing, my touch, and small space dribbling.

    • @mahadhayat7440
      @mahadhayat7440 3 роки тому +4

      @@lukesaddler2377 Find your weakness and strengths work on those
      keep practicing your fundamentals too

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +3

      Mate that's a good plan just always be careful about your body and dont push to the point where it hurts you a lot. be smart and train effectively, recovering is the solution to great trainings.

    • @lukesaddler2377
      @lukesaddler2377 3 роки тому

      thanks both of you!

  • @abramalvarado7842
    @abramalvarado7842 3 роки тому +3

    I want to get into an academy but I just can’t find one

  • @joshsaravia615
    @joshsaravia615 3 роки тому +2

    i got a question bro so i went to tryout for the usl academy here in new york okay so i'm almost sure i made it okay so after u-19 and you get into the senior team which is semi pro after that what can you do to move up to the pro level like mls or anything like that

    • @CMRTUBE
      @CMRTUBE 3 роки тому

      You can actually get scouted by bigger clubs if you play well in the USL. You might get a traded over to the best USL team and from there move up to MLS. Best of luck to you brother!!!

    • @jparole5206
      @jparole5206 10 місяців тому

      Hows it going?

  • @jesusreyez1336
    @jesusreyez1336 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve always had this question hope u can help me answer it let’s say I’m in California and want to tryout for a team in Texas. Now let’s say I make the team where do I stay😅 it’s confusing to me

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +3

      If you are a player they believe they can invest in and you make the team, they will usually take care of home stay and food for you. You will be with billet families! so work hard bro

    • @jesusreyez1336
      @jesusreyez1336 3 роки тому +2

      William Akio thank you so much for answering my question I really appreciate it✊🏾💯

  • @christiandavison6960
    @christiandavison6960 3 роки тому +1

    I just made tryouts to the academy of my dreams!!! the club is AFC lightning is anyone was wondering

    • @CMRTUBE
      @CMRTUBE 3 роки тому

      Awesome man! Hope all is going well!!

  • @augustineg1497
    @augustineg1497 3 роки тому +1

    there arent any Canadian teams in the usl A

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +2

      Augustine G yea a couple! Calgary Foothills!

  • @doctordef324
    @doctordef324 9 місяців тому

    Some of the geniuses on here just know it all..😂... my daughter played regular rec soccer as a kid, went to high school and played 4 years. Her senior year she probably scored 7 goals all season if that. Still got a D2 college offer just off a couple of high school highlights !!!! Anything think is possible kids, if you want to play soccer after high school, you definitely can!!!!! Everybody's journey is a different path!!!😉

  • @MohamedHussien29298
    @MohamedHussien29298 3 роки тому +1

    About the usl academy registration what are the ages that can sign up

  • @navqkid
    @navqkid 2 роки тому

    To bad my school is flat broke there’s no academy’s and I live in America 😔

  • @brandonhenry4431
    @brandonhenry4431 3 роки тому +2

    What is the oldest age that you can join at an academy at?

  • @stanleyalexandre1435
    @stanleyalexandre1435 2 роки тому

    I have 24 year but finish my hight school can i come

  • @kevincavazos3595
    @kevincavazos3595 3 роки тому +1

    Usl academy, mls academy or Upsl?

  • @mahadhayat7440
    @mahadhayat7440 3 роки тому +4

    When can we expect to register for the USL Academy?
    I heard it is happening in 2021 Feb is that true.
    Edit: Reply to this comment as soon as you see it release thank you

  • @mamadouba9253
    @mamadouba9253 3 роки тому +1

    I am senegalese student and i play soccer since i have five years.you can it'possible to have scholarship.

    • @mahadhayat7440
      @mahadhayat7440 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah connections are big though

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +1

      yes! keep working try to reach out to as many coaches and scouts you can!

  • @prosoccer101_6
    @prosoccer101_6 3 роки тому +2

    How many hours of online school

    • @mahadhayat7440
      @mahadhayat7440 3 роки тому +2

      3-4

    • @prosoccer101_6
      @prosoccer101_6 3 роки тому +1

      Mahad Hayat thx cause I want to join but I still need an education

    • @mahadhayat7440
      @mahadhayat7440 3 роки тому +1

      @@prosoccer101_6 This is for the USL academy

    • @WilliamAkio
      @WilliamAkio  3 роки тому +2

      a few hours a day just for the main core subjects

  • @doctordef324
    @doctordef324 10 місяців тому

    America is pay to play... Rich families send mediocre kids to big soccer Academies ! Poor families can't afford to send their kids to Academy soccer! Every one takes different routes to their goals. You never know... All your scenarios sounds good but everyone doesn't make it or don't want it...