PRE-SELECT ACADEMY

TOPEKA SOCCER CLUB

Pre-Select Academy bridges the gap between recreational and competitive soccer, offering young players the chance to experience the excitement of elevated play. Through weekly training sessions led by licensed trainers and competitive games, this program helps families assess their readiness for the next level. With a focus on growth and enjoyment, players will build skills in a fun and challenging environment.

We strive to provide families with a clear and informative look at what competitive soccer entails—training intensity, financial commitments, and travel expectations. By creating a pathway to the next level, we prepare players for a smooth and confident transition into select soccer, setting the foundation for their future success on and off the field.

Overview

This supplemental program allows players to continue to play and train with their recreational teams while adding an additional weekly session led by licensed coaches.
Training sessions are designed to enhance fundamental skills, build confidence, and establish strong training habits.
Each player will receive a home and away jersey, perfect for practices and games.
Participants will compete in multiple friendly matches, providing valuable game experience in a supportive environment.
The program concludes with a tournament (KC), giving players an opportunity to showcase their growth and helping families assess whether select-level play is the right fit for their child’s soccer journey.

Academy Coaches

Coaches will follow a structured, age-appropriate training program designed to foster player development both on and off the field. This program is rooted in the US Youth Soccer’s recommended guidelines, ensuring that athletes progress at a pace suited to their developmental stage. By focusing on key technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components, our curriculum will provide players with the skills and mindset needed for long-term success in soccer and beyond. Each training session will be tailored to the unique needs of each age group, fostering growth, confidence, and a passion for the game.

Format & Events

Once recreational teams are formed, tryouts will be held to identify players for the Pre-Select Academy Program.
Player selection will be based on physical attributes, mental maturity, and technical and tactical awareness.
Tournaments and brackets will be carefully chosen to match players' progression, challenging them to elevate their level of play.

ID Sessions:

Date: Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st

Time: 3:00pm

Location: Sunflower Sports Complex- Field 3

Cost

PRE-SELECT ID Sessions

COACHES

Kyler Bowman

Kyler played her high school soccer at SHHS, where she earned All-Conference honors for three consecutive years. She continued her development at the club level with Topeka Soccer Club under the guidance of Brian Cole. Kyler went on to compete at Northeast Community College, earning First Team All-Conference recognition as a freshman and Second Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore. She completed her collegiate playing career at Southern Nazarene University.

Off the field, Kyler is an elementary school educator in USD 501, bringing her passion for leadership, development, and mentorship into both the classroom and the game.

Joey Gartner

Joey played high school soccer at Hayden High School, earning All-League and All-City honors. He continued his club career BVB. At Allen County Community College, Joey was named Conference Defensive Player of the Year and helped lead the team to a league title and a Regional Final appearance. He went on to play at the University of St. Mary, where he helped guide the program to its first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.

Joey currently serves as the Head Boys Soccer Coach and an Assistant Girls Soccer Coach at Hayden High School.