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The Denver
Kickers
Sports Club
est. 1962 |
Welcome to the Youth Academy!
 In the US, the word academy is not associated with soccer. So, what does academy mean? According to the Collins Contemporary Dictionary, one definition of academy is "a place of education or specialized training." The Denver Kickers has taken this meaning to heart. And, drawing on its European roots, the Denver Kickers Sports Club promises to strive in providing to be "a place of education or specialized training" in soccer. An Academy is a concept; it requires and demands more than just a set of tangibles like facilities and people. Here again, the Denver Kickers relies on its European tradition to set the notion of a club rather than the notion of a franchise- a club whose purpose is to serve rather than to make money.  |
Latest News: Registration
has begun.  The Youth Academy shall make the youth players the
focus. Consequently, the Academy will exert effort in making the
learning of the game as enjoyable as possible, while sustaining a
disciplined atmosphere compatible with competitive soccer. Good health,
honesty, pride in club, consideration of others, and self-confidence on
the part of the players shall be promoted. Abiding by the "fair-play"
standards set by FIFA, the Academy shall nurture players and celebrate
their success. Ultimately, through this all-round development,
both the players and US soccer will benefit.
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