Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about the USSF Developmental Academy. In the next week we will also have articles focusing on the perspective of coaches, parents, players and a look at plans to expand the Academy to the Girls youth game, plus an editorial on the concept and recommendations for improvements. This article examines the Academy as assessed by its leaders.

Dave Sarachan, Development Academy Director of Scouting

Q: Is it fair to say that more ground has been covered in this first year than expected?

Click here to read article - Thanks to Jeff Jenkins for this one!