Annapolis Blues Academy

The Annapolis Blues Academy is a selective, invitation-based training environment designed for top-level players who are ready to be challenged, developed, and immersed in the culture of the Annapolis Blues.

This program brings together two U17 teams (one male, one female) of highly motivated athletes to train once per week across two elite training blocks:

● Summer Block: May through July

● Fall Block: September through October

Players selected into the Academy will step into a professional standard environment that reflects the expectations, habits, and culture of the Annapolis Blues first team. Every session is intentionally designed to raise the level of play through high-intensity, detail-driven training that focuses on technical quality, tactical understanding, game intelligence, and competitive mindset.

Beyond training, Academy players will be exposed directly to the Blues pathway. Select players will have opportunities to:

● Train in a high-performance setting aligned with the first team’s standards

● Experience the Blues culture up close, both on and off the field

● Be selected to be on the field for first team warm-ups, providing a unique look into the professional match-day environment

● Select players will have the chance to join the first team players in the locker room for pre game talks and preparation. Giving them a sense of how the first team players get ready for the game.

The Annapolis Blues Academy is not a replacement for club play—it is a supplemental, high-level development opportunity for players who want more. More intensity. More accountability. More exposure to what it truly takes to compete at the next level. This is an environment for players who are serious about their development and eager to earn their place within the Blues ecosystem.