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Conshohocoken USYS Pre-Academy

FC DELCO Pre-Academy Conshohocken

FC DELCO Pre-Academy teams offer an elite level of play that inspires players to grow as individuals and as soccer players. 

Here’s what to expect:

  • One full year membership/commitment with FC DELCO starting in June of 2024 and ending in May or early June of 2025
  • Detailed training curriculum designed for each age group/level
  • Professional, paid coaches trained to inspire, motivate, and connect with kids
  • First-class facilities, which reduce weather-related cancellations
  • U9-12: Training two times per week in the fall, winter, and spring, plus fall and spring leagues (APL/Acela, EDP. Central League); winter indoor league 
  • U13-U14: Training twice a week in fall, winter, and spring; fall, winter and spring leagues (APL/Acela, EDP. Central League)
  • U15+: Training twice a week in late fall, winter and spring, and league play that accommodates for high school play
  • U15 ONLY: a trapped player program for 8th grader
  • Compete in state cups
  • 5-6 tournaments per year
  • Goalkeeper-specific training in Downingtown in addition to team training
  • Customized Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Conshohocken Pre-Academy Leadership

Jeff Zaun

MLS Next & Technical Director

Coaching Qualifications: 
USSF ‘A’ License

Coaching Experience:
TSF Academy
New York Red Bulls
FC Berna
Rutgers University

Playing Experience: 
New York Red Bulls (New York/New Jersey Metro Stars (MLS))
Chicago Fire
Rutgers University

Alex Shuptar

Pre-Academy Boys Directory & ECNL Regional Boys Director & U12 MLS NEXT Coach  

Coaching Qualifications: 
USSF ‘B’ License

Coaching Experience:
Future Player Academy
Haverford College Men’s Soccer

Playing Experience: 
Franklin & Marshall College
Reading Rage (USL)

Ashley Thomas

Pre-Academy Girls Director

Coach of 2013 and 2012 Pre-ECNL Girls Team

Coaching Qualifications:
USSF ‘C’ License
USC Advanced National Diploma
USSF National Youth License
USC Director of Coaching Diploma

Coaching Experience:
PDA
Rutgers (Student Manager)
Cedar Stars Academy (Age Group Coordinator)
New York Red Bulls (Coach and Age Group Coordinator)

Playing Experience: 
University of Missouri
WPSL Millburn Magic

Conshohocken Pre-Academy Facilities

We’re proud to play at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, unquestionably the best-lighted turf facility in the region. The world-class facilities reduce weather-related cancellations ensuring consistency for our teams and players. Six days of the week you can see our teams either playing or training here. We also utilize satellite facilities too including YSC Sports and Steelyard Sports

Tryout Information

Why FC DELCO?

Conshy Coaches

Our Philosophy

Boys Development Pathway

Girls Development Pathway

Trapped Players