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What is the Academy Experience?

The 4 Phases of Our Academy

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

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OUR STORY

The two leading youth soccer clubs in DeKalb County, NIFC and KVSC united together in 2022 and joined forces with DeKalb County United to create the DKCU Academy.  We are driven by the love of the game and the desire to share it with the youth of the region.  We provide a comprehensive player development pathway from U8 to college, semi-pro, and beyond.  DKCU Academy has professional coaches with USSF B-D licenses, current NCAA Division 1 coaches, and experts in technical skill development to ensure each player reaches their full potential. 

WE ARE

DKCU
Academy

ACADEMY SCHEDULE

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Engaged

Passionate

Confident

Decision Maker

Mentally focused in all team activities and supports the club off the field

A love for learning, improving themselves, and the game of soccer

Shows accountability and initiative with and without the ball; not afraid to take on defenders

DNA

Of a DKCU Academy Player

 

Humble

Gives maximum effort at training and in games to improve themselves and help their teammates

Hard Working

Comes with the territory

Can read and understand the game and respond to tactical shifts and coaching changes

Respectful

Respectful of teammates, coaches, and opponents and takes responsibility for all
actions during practice and games

Team Player

Makes decisions that help the collective and understands the importance of working with others

Scholarship Fund Sponsors

These generous sponsors are making it possible for more local players to play for DKCU Academy

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