Our Goal: Player and Coach Development

Region 177's Spring Academy organizes players in age division/skill level groups known as a "Pod". Players Pod Color will be announced via Email and verified on Orientation Day.

There are no official teams in Spring Academy. This Academy is run by professional trainers to develop our players skills. There are two clinic sessions per week, and one scrimmage held on Saturdays. 

Spring Facts

• Spring Season is Typically March through May
• Orientation date, time, and location will be announced on the website, Facebook, and via email
• Group assignments (pod colors) will be emailed in advance. If your player is new to the Region or has not been evaluated, your group/pod color will be announced at Orientation Day.

Orientation Day Itinerary

• Check-in and submit player forms
• Overview of expectations and logistics of the Academy
• Meet our professional trainers, Volunteers, and other players in your Academy Section
• Receive Academy Uniform Shirt and soccer ball

What to bring:

• Signed Player Registration Form
• Log into BlueSombrero and print the Medical Release form. Sign using blue or blank ink pen.
• If you received an email announcing your pod color you will not need to be dressed to play on Orientation Day (no uniform, shin guards, or cleats are necessary)
• For "first time" Academy players, or unassigned players, please bring cleats and water for a warm-up style skill assessment

Players will receive:

• 1 Academy Uniform Shirt
• 1 Soccer Ball
• 1 Fun Spring Season with tons of quality ball time!
• We ask parents to provide: Black shorts and white socks.
• Players are required to dress in Academy Uniform to all practices and games (Academy Shirt, Black shorts, white socks)

2025 Spring Academy Important Dates:
Saturday, March 8th you will receive your training jersey at orientation.

Training sessions will begin the week of March 10.
The first day of scrimmages will be held on March 15.
No training sessions will be held April 14-18 due to LBUSD spring break.
No scrimmages will be held on March 29 due to the Section 11 EXPO.
No scrimmages will be held on April 19 due to Easter weekend.
The final day of scrimmages will be on Saturday, May 17.

Boys Weekday Practice Schedule at El Dorado North
2019-2020 Boys Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2017-2018 Boys Tues/Thurs 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2015-2016 Boys Tues/Thurs 6:00pm -7:00pm
2013-2014 Boys Tues/Thurs 6:00pm -7:00pm
2011-2012 Boys Tues/Thurs 6:00pm -7:00pm
Current Boys All Stars & Extra Teams Tues/Thurs 6:00pm -7:00pm

Girls Weekday Practice Schedule at El Dorado North
2019-2020 Girls Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2017-2018 Girls Mon/Wed 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2015-2016 Girls Mon/Wed 6:00pm -7:00pm
2013-2014 Girls Mon/Wed 6:00pm -7:00pm
2011-2012 Boys Girls Mon/Wed 6:00pm -7:00pm
Current Girls All Stars & Extra Teams Mon/Wed 6:00pm -7:00pm

Refund Policy
1. Sports Connect and National Fee are non-refundable
2. Full refund until February 1 (EXCEPT non-refundable items i.e. Sports Connect and National fee)
3. $50 dollar refund until February 15.
4. No refund after March 1.