More About the Montverde Soccer Academy and Orlando City Development
Our Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (S.I.M.A.) has a new website MVASIMA.com dedicated to providing you all the information you need regarding the SIMA program, our partnership with Orlando City and more! You can also view our Program Brochure. (35MBÂ file)
Coach Mike Potempa, Head Coach and SIMA Director
About the Soccer Institute
Located in Central Florida, west of Orlando, the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (S.I.M.A.) is an elite level soccer specific training experience for anyone who possesses the passion to challenge themselves at the highest level both academically and athletically. S.I.M.A. is a program offered by Montverde Academy to its diverse population of enrolled students on campus from the United States and around the world. From world class facilities to elite level coaching, the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy provides a professional training environment for any passionate athlete with the desire to work hard and improve. Students registered at the soccer institute will complete a full academic workload in the classroom on a daily basis at Montverde Academy prior to their athletic specific training schedule in the afternoons and evenings. Academic standards must be met in order to participate in the soccer institute as the combination and balance of academics and athletics must always be maintained. Success will only be measured by development with the end result residing in an opportunity to play at a higher level and continue to make your passion a career.
Soccer Academy and Training Program Structure
The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy is a year-round training experience that coincides with the demanding academic schedule at Montverde Academy. Our Elite Level Training Program will offer the following to any participant interested in practicing their passion:
- Training at least 5 days per week from August to May with Head Coach Mike Potempa
- Competitive matches year-round against local, regional, and national opposition
- Specialized and designed strength and conditioning sessions at least 3 times per week with Tim Crowley, Head Strength Coach at MVA
- Transportation, meals, and accommodation for domestic events and friendly matches on and off campus
- College exposure through the academic calendar year
- Half day academic schedule
- Position specific training
- Personalized fitness/nutrition counseling and profile
- College soccer scholarship counseling and negotiation
- Official visit coordination
- NCAA recruiting process seminar for student athletes and parents
- Personalized highlight video for recruiting purposes
- All club/registration/ and tournament fees included
- Multiple domestic trips off campus during the club season for college exposure
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