The Portland Thorns Academy empowers female athletes to develop into women of character and community leaders. We prepare players for youth national teams, collegiate and professional opportunities in a positive, player-centered environment with a focus on a "One Club" mentality.
The Portland Thorns Academy will be a globally recognized leader in the development of elite soccer athletes. We will consistently produce players who will play with the Thorns first team.
Integrity
Portland Thorns Academy players do the right thing even when no one is watching and contribute to a culture of respect.
Growth Mindset
Portland Thorns Academy players grow through their successes and failures, put forth effort regardless of the outcome, and are relentless in their pursuit to grow as a player and as an individual.
Team First
Portland Thorns Academy players are selfless, supportive, and put community and inclusion before themselves.
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- College resources and preparation program
- All expenses paid Video Highlight tapes with LM Premier, provided to all rising sophomores
- Informational sessions on the college recruitment process
- 1 on 1 recruitment meetings
- Videotaping of all league and national event matches
- Video analysis access
- Game film and video review sessions
- Individual development plans and evaluations
- Athletic Trainer at all games
- Providence Play Safe Injury Management enrollment
- Recommendations to and scouting by U.S. Youth National Team scouts and college coaches
- Regular attendance of college coaches to high school age teams at games and national events
- Training up to 3x per week
- Futsal training for younger teams
- Training at Providence Park (home of the Portland Thorns and Portland Timbers professional teams)
- Monthly opportunities to interact with Thorns FC players and coaching staff
- Tickets to Thorns FC home games for players (when team is playing)
- Opportunities to be ball kids at Thorns FC home games
- Potential training opportunities with Thorns first team
- Thorns Academy recognition/introduction at Thorns FC home game
- Opportunities to observe First Team training
- First Team coaching staff will observe and run training sessions
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