EPAC Academy

Free Trial Event
19th July 2026

Academy Programme
20 Week High Performance Academy Programme

First Training Session
26th July 2026

Final Training Session
6th December 2026

Academy Presentation Evening
13th December 2026

The EPAC Academy is designed to provide players with a structured, consistent and progressive development environment throughout the season.

Over 20 weeks, players will experience the same standards, coaching detail, training methodology and professional environment used within leading English Premier League and Football League academy systems.

Venue
Placer Valley Soccer Complex or Maidu Park (TBC)

Programme Investment
Pay in Full: $998

Monthly Payment Option: 4 x $275

What's Included

• Official EPAC Academy Training Kit
• 19 High Performance Academy Training Sessions
• 1 Competitive Games & Presentation Event
• GPS Performance Tracking At Every Session
• Mid & End Programme Player Development Reviews
• Eligibility For EPAC FC Selection Opportunities
• Academy Player Development Folder Including:
• 2 Individual Player Review & Feedback Reports
• GPS Performance Summary
• Academy Certificate

The EPAC Academy is designed for ambitious competitive players from across the Placer County and Sacramento regions who are committed to their long term development and aspire to train within a professional academy environment.

All players must register and attend the complimentary trial event on July 19th to be considered for selection into the programme.

Selection will be based on:

• Technical Ability
• Tactical Understanding
• Attitude & Coachability
• Athletic Profile
• Commitment To Learning & Development

The EPAC Academy is designed to provide long term player development through a structured and progressive training programme.

Each programme includes:

• 19 High Performance Training Sessions
• 1 Competitive Games & Presentation Event

Players will receive individual development reviews during and at the conclusion of the programme, providing clear feedback and development priorities across:

• Technical
• Tactical
• Psychological
• Social

This process ensures players and parents receive objective feedback, measurable progress updates and ongoing developmental guidance.

Within each session, players train within their specialist positional unit, following a structured curriculum designed to develop the technical, tactical and positional demands of their role within the game.

Position Specific Training Groups

• Attacking Unit
• Defending Unit
• Goalkeeping Unit

Training sessions are designed to improve:

• Decision Making
• Positional Understanding
• Technical Execution Under Pressure
• Tactical Awareness
• Game Realism & Intensity

The full curriculum for each positional group can be viewed below.

Sundays

Training Group ONE:
U9 & U10 - 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Training Group TWO:
U11 & U12 - 5:15 - 6:30 PM

Training Group THREE:
U13 & U14 - 6:35 - 7:45 PM

Training Group FOUR:
U15 & U16 - 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM

Players will be grouped appropriately based on age, level and overall developmental suitability. Within each training group, players will then be selected and placed into their specialist positional units.

Each Academy training group is divided into three specialist positional units, with players training separately in their specific position group for the majority of each session:

• Attacking Unit
• Defending Unit
• Goalkeeping Unit

Sessions begin with an Athletic Performance component, focusing on speed, agility, strength and movement mechanics, before progressing into position-specific technical and tactical training. Players then come together for realistic attack vs defence practices and game-related scenarios, allowing them to apply their learning against other specialist units.

This structure provides:

• Athletic Performance Development
• Position Specific Learning Opportunities
• Increased Position-Specific Repetition
• Competitive Training Environments
• Appropriate Player to Coach Ratios
• Realistic Attack vs Defence Game Scenarios
• High Coaching Detail & Individual Feedback

Players who consistently perform at a high level within the Academy may be selected to represent EPAC FC in fixtures, tournaments, showcase events and the annual EPAC UK Tour Programme.

Selection is based on performance, attitude, commitment and overall development throughout the programme.

Selected players may have opportunities to:

• Represent EPAC FC In Competitive Fixtures & Tournaments
• Participate In Regional & National Showcase Events
• Be Considered For The Annual EPAC UK Tour Programme
• Train & Compete Alongside Other High Performing Players
• Experience Higher Levels Of Competition & Challenge

Squads will be selected based on the competition format and age group requirements, ensuring an appropriate and realistic playing environment for all players.

EPAC Academy players will train using professional GPS performance tracking technology powered by PLAYERDATA.

The system measures key physical performance metrics, including:

• Total Distance Covered
• Sprint Distance & Top Speed
• Accelerations & Decelerations
• Overall Workload & Work Rate

This data enables coaches to monitor player development, provide more individualised feedback and create a professional academy environment aligned with elite football standards.

Players and parents will gain valuable insight into performance, progress and development throughout the programme.

VIEW PLAYERDATA PROMOTIONAL VIDEO