Albertson SelectAlbertson SC · Talent Identification Program
Free to join.
Built to develop.
Get seen · Get selected · Get developed
Free 4-week summer ID clinics in the Bronx and Queens — open to every boy U8–U13. Identified players keep developing inside Albertson SC — a club with a proven record of moving players up.
Launching Summer 2026 · Grouped by birth year (Jan–Dec)
U8–U13
Target ages · birth year
4 wks
Free clinic, each Center
14
Selected per birth year
2×
Select sessions / week
How it works
From open clinic to Select
Free and open to all — then the top 14 per birth year are invited into the Select training program.
Join the free clinic
A free 4-week summer ID clinic at each Select Center. Open to every player — no tryout to get in.
Get evaluated
Coaches assess every player across all four weeks on one consistent standard — technique, athleticism, mentality, and game insight.
Make the top 14
The best 14 per birth year are invited into Select training: two sessions a week plus showcases.
Keep developing
Identified players keep developing inside Albertson SC’s proven program — the same path that’s moved players up to pro academies.
What a Select Center runs each week
Two sessions, built to reveal talent
No match day, no countdown — each session is built around what staff need to see, with the load varied between the two.
Session 01 · Sharp · Explosive
Actions & Duels
- 1v1 and 2v2 duels
- Finishing & 1v1 to goal
- Defending duels
- Technical actions under pressure
Reveals: raw quality, athleticism, decision speed, competitiveness.
Session 02 · Sustained · Volume
Games & Intelligence
- Small-sided games (4v4–7v7)
- Positional games
- Transition moments
- Scanning & decision-making
Reveals: game reading, positional fit, how they solve problems.
A proven development pathway
Keep developing at every level
Players keep developing through every format inside Albertson SC — grouped by birth year (Jan–Dec) and aligned to the MLS NEXT Homegrown Division, so they’re always developing against the best.
7v7
NEAL / Tri-State
9v9
NEAL / Tri-State
11v11
MLS NEXT
New for Select players
Select unlocks the Albertson Select Futsal Program
Every player identified into Select earns eligibility for the Albertson Select Futsal Program — year-round futsal that sharpens the exact qualities the game rewards, and keeps players developing between outdoor seasons.
Speed in tight spaces
Futsal’s smaller court demands quicker control, sharper turns, and faster decisions under pressure.
More touches
Far more touches per minute than the 11-a-side game — technique and confidence on the ball develop faster.
Year-round edge
Led by our club futsal coordinator, it keeps Select players sharp all year as part of the proven Albertson pathway.
Locations
Two Select Centers for Summer 2026
Select travels as one elite identity across every region — never separate clubs or sub-brands.
Select Center 01 · New
The Bronx
A new Select Center launching this summer. Free 4-week ID clinic, open to all. Exact field and dates announced at sign-up.
Select Center 02 · New
Queens
Launching this summer. Free 4-week ID clinic, open to all. Exact field and dates announced at sign-up.
Questions
Parent FAQ
How much does the clinic cost?
The 4-week summer ID clinic is completely free and open to all. There is no fee and no tryout to take part.
Who can sign up?
Any boy U8–U13, grouped by birth year (January–December). We want the standout wherever he plays now — rec field or club team. Potential over pedigree.
Does my son need to already play club soccer?
No. The clinic is open to every player regardless of current level or team. The goal is to identify talent early, not to require a pedigree.
What happens after the four weeks?
Staff evaluate every player on one rubric. The top 14 per birth year are invited into Select training — two sessions a week plus monthly showcases that Albertson SC staff attend.
Is a spot in Select or the Home guaranteed?
No. The clinic is open to all, but Select training is selective — the top 14 per birth year. Identified players then keep developing inside the Home, with a clear next step through a trial block and call-up.
Is there year-round development?
Yes. Every player identified into Select also earns eligibility for the Albertson Select Futsal Program — year-round futsal that keeps players sharp and developing between outdoor seasons.
Free to join. Built to develop.
Get seen · Get selected · Get developed
Bronx & Queens · Summer 2026 · Open to all
Reserve your spot
Free 4-week summer ID clinic — Bronx & Queens, open to all. Tell us about your player and we’ll send clinic dates, location, and next steps.
Albertson Soccer Club · Long Island, New York · 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Albertson Select — Talent Identification Program
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