Director’s Academy (DA)

Portage Soccer Club is excited to be part of Director’s Academy (DA) for the 2025-2026 season.

The Director’s Academy (DA) is a statewide initiative of the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, designed for clubs that meet specific standards outlined in the DA application process. Targeting the U11 and U12 age groups, the program emphasizes player, team, and club development through a strong foundation in coaching education. New to the 2025-2026 season, MSYSA will be introducing a regional-based DA for U10 teams in 7v7 and 9v9.

We have proudly participated in the Director’s Academy since 2015, consistently competing at a high level while providing one of Michigan’s premier development platforms for U11 and U12 players.

Our DA teams train throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons, with a minimum of two training sessions per week during the fall and spring.

Registration

All families must finalize registration through both Athlete One and GotSport before the upcoming season begins.

This process will:

  • Confirm your family's contact information

  • Set up your preferred payment method

  • Complete all required liability waivers

Both registrations must be finished to ensure your player can be rostered and cleared for play.

Director’s Academy Registration and Acceptance Contract

Upon accepting a position, your Portage SC team $200 commitment fee is also due via the buttons/links below.   

  • Start your registration by filling out the Commitment Form via Praxis.

    Director’s Academy Full season (Fall and Spring)
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  • Fill out the Player Registration Form via Athlete One.

  • Login and fill out the Final Registration Form via GotSport.

  • Lastly, please download and print the Medical Release Form AND the Concussion Awareness Form. Once completed, send the completed form to your Team Manager.


For assistance, contact the PSC Registrar at (269)-568-2474 or registrar@portagesoccer.com.  

2026-2027 Portage Soccer Club Fees

League Annual Club Fee Commitment Fee Total
Pre-ECNL/Director Academy (U11 and U12) $900 $200 $1,100
ECNL-RL HS Half season (U15 - U18/19) $620 $200 $820
ECNL-RL Full season (U13/U14) $900 $200 $1,100
WMYSA Select (U9Y - U19) $675 $0 $675
MSPSL Premier Half season (U15 - U18/19) $645 $0 $645
MSPSL Premier Full season (U13/U14) $845 $0 $845