Q- We here that the Clearwater Development Academy program has been on probation and will have the program pulled from them.

A- ABSOLUTLY NOT TRUE! Our USSFDA program has NEVER been on probation and are not losing the program next year,   

     In four years of the Academy program, the Chargers have always been in "Good Standings" with USSF.

Q- We here another local Club will be joining the USSF Academy league next season

A- Again, NOT true! Only four Clubs in Florida are United States Soccer Federation Development Academy programs,

     Clearwater, IMG, Kendall SC and Weston FC. New Clubs for next year have already been announced by US Soccer, and

      no Clubs in Florida was added for the 2011-2012 season

Q- Will Clearwater be playing and holding practices only at the Premier Sports Campus?

A- The Academy program will be based in Clearwater and will practice and play games there. We will however, have

     both practices and league games at the new Premier Sports Campus during the year. The program currently has

     players coming from areas around the state such as, Gainesville, Orlando, Lakeland, Aurburndale, Tallahassee, Tampa,

     Brandon, Bradenton, Sarasota as well as Clearwater, to accomadate all players can not happen, so one site will be the

     base location.

Q- How much will it cost to play for the Academy? We here it is between Five and Ten thousand dollars per year per player.

A- The average cost for the four years of the Academy program per player is only $3600.00. The first two years were much 

     as the travel was more extensive. The cost now is no greater than anyother team that travels to all the major showcase

     tournaments during a regular season. The Club is active in securing sponsorships to help off set the cost of the

      program for each player, our goal is to make it a cost free program and will remain a point of focus. we also

     have programs to help families that financially need the help. The Chargers do not turn away players that have a 

     financial need.

Q- Is this program right for everyone?

A- No! This program is for dedicated players that have the drive to become the best they can be, determination to work hard

     3-5 times a week, play against the BEST competition each and every game, has the desire to acheive a higher level of 

     play and competition and has the commitment to reach those goals. An Academy player will have to maintain a certain

     GPA that will be checked by the staff, school work is a vital part of this program.