How We Develop Players

Or, more importantly, how will we develop your child?  We believe this is a pretty big question, that rarely is answered. You may be told about a coach’s resume, or the importance of certain leagues but does the club have a long-term plan for the players within its care?

Corpus Christi FC Academy is a youth soccer club and academy.  We believe that carries some importance.  A club means a group of people with shared values and traits.  A club has an identity.  A club sticks together.  A club is on the same page.

We do not believe Team A should be unrecognizable to Team B. We do not believe a player should have to relearn the game from year to year.  We do not believe coaches should coach the same team from cradle to grave. 

We Feel that youth soccer should be about something more than gaining results so you can win the annual recruiting war.

This is how we structure our training environment.  There are many other ways and we do not claim to have a full proof player development philosophy as a club.  But we do claim to have one…

A Style of Play.  Start with the End in Mind.

THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI FC ACADEMY STYLE OF PLAY

1. BUILDING FROM THE BACK

Starting build-up from the goalkeeper, looking to play into the feet of the closest open player.

Why? 

To maximize touches of the ball and initiate our progressive possession. To create confident, risk-taking and pressure-resistant players. To draw out the opposition, giving space for our forwards to attack when we play through the press.

2. PROGRESSIVE POSSESSION

Keeping the ball, shifting the opposition and playing a penetrative pass at the right moment.

Why?

• To create players that are confident in passing and receiving the ball.
• To develop players’ understanding of attacking tactical concepts.

3. ATTACK MINDED

Our teams aim to create as many goal-scoring opportunities as possible.

Why?

• To create innovative, exciting and creative players that dominate 1v1 situations.
• To complete attacking moves with creation of goal scoring opportunities.

4. PRESS FROM THE FRONT 

GPS teams aim to win the ball as high up the field as possible, with all players playing a role in the defensive phase.

Why?

• To help us win the ball as quickly as possible so we can exercise the three other aspects of our Style of Play.
• To ensure all our players are capable in all phases of the game.

Corpus Christi FC Youth Soccer Academy announced the rebrand and relaunch of its Early Development Program (EDP) for Children within the age groups of 4 to 12 years.

The focus the EDP and curriculum include,

-Fun Introduction to Soccer,

-Professional Staff trained to work these specific age groups

-Age appropriate curriculum designed to develop key motor and coordination skills

-Convenient locations for Players and Parents.

-Fun, safe and energetic environment

-Academy Fall session starts in early August yearly

For information on Corpus Christi FC Academy-Juniors/EDP Program contact Coach Nacho at ccfcsharks@gmail.com

More Info: https://ccfcacademy.com/edp-u6-u8/

Register Here: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?portalid=2438-

Corpus Christi FC Youth Soccer Academy announced the rebrand and relaunch of its Early Development Program (EDP) for Children within the age groups of 4 to 12 years.

The focus the EDP and curriculum include,

-Fun Introduction to Soccer,

-Professional Staff trained to work these specific age groups

-Age appropriate curriculum designed to develop key motor and coordination skills

-Convenient locations for Players and Parents.

-Fun, safe and energetic environment

-Academy Fall session starts in early August yearly

For information on Corpus Christi FC Academy-Juniors/EDP Program contact Coach Nacho at ccfcsharks@gmail.com

More Info: https://ccfcacademy.com/edp-u6-u8/

Register Here: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?portalid=2438-

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- July 2, 2021
Corpus Christi FC Academy and its partners the United Soccer League are excited to announce the appointment of Ignacio Dicun as its Head Coach and Academy Director 
Corpus Christi FC Youth Soccer Academy as part of its re-organization to provide an excellent and more consistent development curriculum for its athletes has appointed its first full time Academy Head Coach and Director.
Coach Ignacio Dicun will work with CCFC Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations Mr. Adriano Versari to oversee player development, coaching education and implementation of the Corpus Christi FC Academy curriculum and training methodology.
Coach Ignacio Dicun a is proven winner. He has coached at all levels starting with early youth development to the pre-professional levels. He was named the Assistant coach of the CCFC sharks USL2 team in November of 2020.  
Prior to joining the Corpus Christi FC organization, he played college soccer at Eastern New Mexico University and was an inaugural player for the CCFC sharks PDL team in 2018.He subsequently started his coaching career locally in the Coastal Bend youth soccer setting. 
In 2019 Coach Dicun completed the TOVO Coaching Course at FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain to further enhance his coaching knowledge and experience. 

“CCFC Academy and its partners worked jointly to select Ignachio Dicun, who is the perfect choice to implement the CCFC/USL methodology and philosophy, he will foster and enhance the already well-established commitment to excellence that has been the trademark of Corpus Christi FC”, said CCFC President Dr Kingsley Okonkwo “Ignacio is a great teacher of the game, he will be an effective and devoted mentor to our players and our coaches. He embodies our core values of integrity and professionalism, and our holistic player development, which prepares our athletes for success in life.”
Our Aim is that every single graduate of this academy will receive a college scholarship or sign a professional soccer contract.  

“Corpus Christi is a city that means a lot to me and growing the game right here in the heart of this community is my top priority,” said Ignacio. “It’s extremely important our Youth Academy starts player development very early and to create pathway aligned with our USL team. I couldn’t be more excited for this amazing opportunity and my goal is to provide continued success at Academy and pre-professional level.”
The 2021/2022 Corpus Christi FC Academy Tryout and assessment is scheduled for June 5th through June 8th ,2021. Its summer camp is scheduled for July 8, 9 and 10th,2021.
WEBSITE: https://ccfcacademy.com/
FOR TRYOUT REGISTRATION VISIT: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?portalid=2438
For more information send email to: ccfcsharks@gmail.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- June 1, 2021
Corpus Christi FC Academy and its partners the United Soccer League are excited to announce the appointment of Ignacio “Nacho” Dicun as its Head Coach and Academy Director 
Corpus Christi FC Youth Soccer Academy as part of its re-organization to provide an excellent and more consistent development curriculum for its athletes has appointed its first full time Academy Head Coach and Director.
Coach Ignacio Dicun will work with CCFC Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations Mr. Adriano Versari to oversee player development, coaching education and implementation of the Corpus Christi FC Academy curriculum and training methodology.
Coach Ignacio Dicun a is proven winner. He has coached at all levels starting with early youth development to the pre-professional levels. He was named the Assistant coach of the CCFC sharks USL2 team in November of 2020.  
Prior to joining the Corpus Christi FC organization, he played college soccer at Eastern New Mexico University and was an inaugural player for the CCFC sharks PDL team in 2018.He subsequently started his coaching career locally in the Coastal Bend youth soccer setting. 
In 2019 Coach Dicun completed the TOVO Coaching Course at FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain to further enhance his coaching knowledge and experience. 

“CCFC Academy and its partners worked jointly to select Ignachio Dicun, who is the perfect choice to implement the CCFC/USL methodology and philosophy, he will foster and enhance the already well-established commitment to excellence that has been the trademark of Corpus Christi FC”, said CCFC President Dr Kingsley Okonkwo “Ignacio is a great teacher of the game, he will be an effective and devoted mentor to our players and our coaches. He embodies our core values of integrity and professionalism, and our holistic player development, which prepares our athletes for success in life.”
Our Aim is that every single graduate of this academy will receive a college scholarship or sign a professional soccer contract.  

“Corpus Christi is a city that means a lot to me and growing the game right here in the heart of this community is my top priority,” said Ignacio. “It’s extremely important our Youth Academy starts player development very early and to create pathway aligned with our USL team. I couldn’t be more excited for this amazing opportunity and my goal is to provide continued success at Academy and pre-professional level.”
The 2021/2022 Corpus Christi FC Academy Tryout and assessment is presently ongoing , if interested in an assessement for your child contact us ASAP
WEBSITE: https://ccfcacademy.com/
FOR TRYOUT OR EDP REGISTRATION VISIT: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?portalid=2438
For more information send email to: ccfcsharks@gmail.com or ccfcsharks@gmail.com

Corpus Christi FC Academy in partnership with its the North American Partner FC Bayern Munich invites you to be a part of our vision for the 2020/2021 Season.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

COME JOIN US AT CCFC-SHARKS ACADEMY

SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON

REGISTER ONLINE FOR A

PLAYER OBSERVATION EVENT

Contact us at: ccfc4youth@gmail.com

Register your child for a select tryout program using the link bellow https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=411618

We are scheduling individual and small group tryouts for athletes who missed our last tryout and new players seeking a new soccer home  

This will allow players to be given a fair evaluation from the CCFC Academy coaches, when determining their final decisions for the 2020-2021 season.

The Corpus Christi FC Academy-FC Bayern Premier program is for young players who aspire to achieve excellence in their game.  Our emphasis is player-centric with development the number one priority. We focus on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of individual players on a pathway towards maximizing their full potential. Selected players will train and play using the same world-class training curriculum developed by the world-famous FC Bayern Youth Academy

The winning tradition that has been established over the past decade is based on each player improving significantly over the time they are with the club. All players will conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the Corpus Christi FC Academy Premier Team player code of conduct and all players will be treated as equals. Corpus Christi FC Academy provides State, Regional, National and International level competition through League and Tournament Play competing in a variety of events based on the Teams competitive calendar.

THE FC BAYERN MUNICH EXPERIENCE

2019 SUMMER TOUR

A TOUR LIKE NO OTHER

DATES: AUGUST 9th-18th

Are you ready to experience one of the greatest clubs in World Soccer?  

Corpus Christi FC Academy players will participate in the annual FC Bayern Summer Tour though its partners. The GPS-FC Bayern partnership allows players unparalleled access to the German giant’s HQ this summer. The tour is open for 2005 – 2010 players, both boys and girls. All soccer programming is co-ed. 

 Activities will include:

• Training with FC Bayern Coaches at FC Bayern Campus
• Allianz Arena Stadium Tour
• FC Bayern Munich Tour
• Tickets to Bundesliga Game (if applicable)
• Play two or three friendly matches against local German teams
• GPS Training Camp at Sternberg Lake
• City Tour of Munich
• Olympic Area Tour

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- February 25^th,2019

Corpus Christi FC today announced the official launching of its youth soccer development program the Corpus Christi FC Academy.

Corpus Christi FC Academy is pleased to announce its partnership with FC Bayern Munich and Global Premier Soccer (GPS). The Academy will be an official North American affiliate of FC Bayern Munich one of the most successful soccer club in the world based in Germany.

The newly formed clubs focus will be on developing competitive programs with focus on U11-U19 age groups initially.  The club will be using 3 local soccer facilities in Corpus Christi for training and will be hosting tryouts this spring.

Corpus Christi FC Academy players will use training methods and curriculum developed by GPS and FC Bayern Munchen, they will also have access to the FC Bayern ID program which provides a direct pathway for players at the U11 and U12 age groups to go train with the FC Bayern teams and coaches at the brand-new FC Bayern Campus.

GPS was formed in 2001 and runs over 45 tournaments annually and has International academies in the UK and Spain. GPS is the Official North American partner of FC Bayern Munich.

“This is a great opportunity to bring together two very successful soccer programs, giving players in our community additional opportunities to train and compete at the highest level,” said CCFC President Dr Kingsley Okonkwo. “This partnership will also enable our most talented players to reach the next level, Nationally and Internationally.”

 “We are extremely excited to partner with Corpus Christi FC Academy” said GPS National Premier Director, Andy Prosser. “We are looking forward to expanding our role and influence throughout Texas alongside them.”

Also available to players will be the FC Bayern/GPS National Team program which sees the best players from throughout the GPS network come together to compete in some of the elite youth tournaments in the World.  Earlier this month over 400 GPS players attended the National Camp in South Carolina.

For more information on Corpus Christi FC Academy camps and tryout dates contact Jessica at ccfc4youth@gmail.com