THE
ACADEMY
Who CTD Academy Is For
Soccer Players In Grades 4–8
Competitive players who want to take their game to the next level.
Talent In And Around Charleston
Players seeking elite training and academic excellence all under one roof.
Club-Neutral Players Seeking Elite Development
Designed to complement—not replace—current club teams and competition.
Student-Athletes Seeking Structure & Accountability
A focused environment built around discipline, consistency, & personal growth.
Families Valuing Academics Alongside Soccer Growth
A balanced pathway where education and soccer progress together.
Driven Athletes Preparing For Next Levels
Focused on long-term development toward high school, college, and beyond.
European-inspired training emphasizes technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and long-term development—not short-term results. Players train in a high-touch environment that maximizes ball contact, decision-making, and game understanding.
Elite Soccer Pathway
◆ High-Volume Technical Touches
◆ European-Based Development Model
◆ Tactical & Positional Intelligence
◆ Led By Licensed & Experienced Professionals
◆ Designed For Long-Term Player Growth
◆ Complimented With Strength & Conditioning
Our Training
Philosophy
Expert Evaluation
Thorough feedback will be given to players and parents to better understand strengths and- weaknesses. This will be data-driven utilised by Stat Sports Tracking.
Challenging Environment
We ensure the practice sessions are challenging but, more importantly, a space for building a relationship.
European-Based Model
Inspired by elite academy structures abroad, emphasizing intelligence, technique, and progression.
Player Development
We focus on the long-term development of players rather than short-term results.
Developing the Person,
Not Just the Player
The Person
CTD Academy focuses on developing students beyond soccer and academics by building discipline, confidence, and strong daily habits. Through structure, accountability, and support, students grow into focused, self-driven individuals prepared for life beyond the game.
◆ Responsibility & Time Management
◆ Confidence Built Through Real Progress
◆ Leadership & Personal Accountability
◆ Positive Habits For School & Sport
The Pathway
CTD Academy provides clear, intentional pathways for student-athletes pursuing higher levels of soccer and education. Through trusted partnerships and exposure opportunities, players gain access to guidance and next-level possibilities.
◆ Monthly MLS Charlotte FC Scout Onsite
◆ UK Tour With Vertex Soccer
◆ Collegiate Pathway Guidance & Exposure
◆ Future Expansion To High School Ages
We Provide complete Athlete Performance
Partnering with Ethos Sports Performance. A sports performance facility designed to serve youth, collegiate, and pro athletes. The gym will host all athletes and provide individualized workouts tailored to their specific goals.
◆ Strength & Conditioning
◆ Speed & Agility Development
◆ Recovery & Mobility Work
◆ Nutritional Support with JustFit Kitchen Partnership
◆ Integrated Performance Culture
Academics Powered by Holston Academy
At Holston Academy, we believe student-athletes deserve a flexible, personalized education built around their future. Holston Academy is a private Grades 4–12 school under Stanza Education Corporation, accredited by WASC and Cognia. As part of a network of personalized, small learning communities, our mission is to deliver an educational experience that equips student-athletes with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. With over 75 years of combined experience in K–12 online education, Holston Academy offers a fully asynchronous, highly flexible academic program designed to support both academic excellence and athletic development with CTD Soccer Academy.
A structured learning environment
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NCAA-approved coursework
Access to a course catalog with 300+ courses, many of which are NCAA-approved and UC a-g approved.
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Teachers + Academic Coaches
Every student receives an Academic Coach & Subject Matter Experts. They develop a mentor-mentee relationship with every student to keep them on track to achieve their academic goals.
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Personalized learning plans
NWEA and MindPrint assessments to determine a student’s educational needs, and a personalized learning plan built for each student based on their assessment results.
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student assessments
Parent and student access to our learning management system, where students can view course assignments, check their to-do list, view grades, review feedback and communicate with their teachers.
Meet the
Academy Ambassadors
Sergi Nus
UCLA MENS SOCCER
Assistant Coach
Tam McGowan
SC SURF
Director
Robbie Crawford
CHARLESTON BATTERY
Assistant Coach
Tom Morris
CHARLOTTE FC
Head of Youth Scouting
Craig McCall
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Assistant Coach
Joe Terry
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Assistant Coach
Dan Kuzemka
CHARLESTON BATTERY
Professional Player