U13-U19 Boys
ECNL National Academy
The National Programs at Charlotte Soccer Academy provide our top players the highest quality training and competition.
CSA’s National Academy level teams participate in the Mid-Atlantic Conference of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) in age groups U13 through U19. They are based at our home facility, the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex.
The National Academy program, which replaced the US Soccer Development Academy, is a 10-month program for age groups U13-U19 and requires the highest level of commitment from players.
Prospective players and parents are invited to review the videos and information below.
High School Participation Considerations for National Academy Players
CSA National Academy will continue to allow High school soccer for its National Academy with the following criteria to apply.
• Players are not to miss National Academy practice or games for a High School practice.
• High school games are permitted.
• Each player is expected to attend all CSA games.
• Each player is expected to attend all CSA practices unless High school game that night.
• Each player is expected to manage their High School game schedule to avoid burn out.
• Each player must provide their coach with a weekly schedule on Sunday evening/Monday morning of each week’s schedule.
• Each player is to pick and choose the high school games they play in. (For example if there is a game where the HS is expected to win big, CSA practice session should be attended)
National Academy Staff
Steve Gummer is the director of the Boys National Academy Program.
Steve Gummer
ECNL National Academy Boys Director
ECNL National Academy Boys Director
• USSF A License & UEFA B License
• U.S. Soccer Development Academy Directors License
• Coerver Coaching Licensee
• United Soccer Coaches Guest Clinician 2014, 2016 – 2018 (National Convention)
• Former Semi-Professional player in the UK & Switzerland
Ian Carry
Goalkeeping Program Director
Goalkeeping Program Director
ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director
• UEFA Goalkeeping License and UEFA B License
• Former Head Coach, University of Kentucky Women’s Soccer Program
• Former Republic of Ireland & Scotland National Team GK Coach
• Former Professional GK in Ireland & Scotland
• Former Republic of Ireland National Team Futsal GK
| National Academy Teams | Head Coach for 2024-2025 |
| Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B12 (U13) | Ethan Kilby |
| Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B11 (U14) | Steve Gummer |
| Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B10 (U15) | Ethan Kilby |
| Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B09 (U16) | Morteza Ebrahimi |
| Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B08 (U17) | Steve Gummer |
| Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B07/06 (U18/U19) | Morteza Ebrahimi |
| Charlotte SA ECNL UPSL National Academy B07/06 (U18/U19) | Morteza Ebrahimi |
| National Academy Staff | Position |
| Ian Carry | ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director |
| Luke Williams/Architech Sports | Speed And Agility Consultant |
| Kellie Parham | ECNL National Academy & National Boys Administrator & Registrar |
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