NATIONAL ELITE - PURPOSE

The program is defined as ALBION NATIONAL ELITE, this is designed to showcase the incredible depth of talent inside ALBION and create additional unique playing opportunities for players in ALBION to assist in their Development, Advancement, and Placement. We want to provide unique and supplemental elite opportunities for our own ALBION players and create a pathway for this talent to be elevated

The main aim is to create experiences for these players that give them character growth, soccer maturity, and social opportunities that will prepare them for the next level. 

NATIONAL ELITE TEAM PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• PLAYER INNOVATION SEMINARS

• ALBION NATIONAL ELITE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• ALBION NATIONAL ELITE- BOYS/GIRLS RESIDENTIAL CAMP

• DOMESTIC TOURNAMENT COLLEGE EXPOSURE

• NATIONAL LEADERBOARDS

• ANNUAL COACHING/LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

NATIONAL ELITE PLAYER INNOVATION SEMINARS

• Who: 2013- 2007 Boys and Girls

• When: February - May

• All National Elite Players are invited to take advantage of this program

• Where: Zoom video conference calls will be planned out with dates and times

• Why: To provide our National Elite players with education and information that will help them further their game and give them the competitive advantage to continue excelling on their pathway. 

• Topics such as: Mental Toughness, Resilience, stress management, high performance, Meet and interviews with college and pro players, nutrition, taking care of your body.

NATIONAL ELITE TEAMS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Costa Daurada Cup Barcelona, Spain

• June 26th - July 3rd

  • (2013- 2011 Boys and Girls)(2010-2008 Girls)

MIC Football Punta Cana- Dominican Republic

• June 22nd - June 29th

  • (2010 and 2009/08 Boys Only

NATIONAL ELITE BOYS/GIRLS RESIDENTIAL CAMP- INVITE ONLY

• Who: MLS NEXT/GA/ECNL/EA & High Performers Invitation players only

• When: June 1-3, 2025

  • Boys 3 Day/ 2 Night Event (2010-2009 Boys)

• When: June 13-15, 2025

  • Girls 3 Day/ 2 Night  (2010-2008 Girls)

• Where: With SDFC MLS Staff and Facilities Dorms, Food Provided- Full residential

• Why: The highest level of ALBION player in the US will be on full display training and showcasing in front of MLS, NWSL, National Team, and professional and college scouts.

NATIONAL ELITE COLLEGE SHOWCASEy)

• San Diego, CA 

• November 28th - November 30th, 2025

• U19 & U17 Boys and Girls

• (2007/2008 and 2009 Boys and Girls Only)

NATIONAL ELITE LEADERBOARDS

ANNUAL LEADERSHIP/COACHING SUMMIT- U13 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

• Who: Head Coach of U13 age group- top team + DOC/Technical Director- (2013 Age Group)

• What: First year of 11v11- U13 Teams- Boys and Girls Attend for ALBION National Best Event

• When: June TBD

• Why: Leadership Summit, Coaching Education, Culture and education for coaches and players starting 11v11, Crown Best of ALBION U13 Boys/Girls

• Where: Colorado 2025