vitesse soccer Academy
DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Throughout our tenure we have assisted more than 20 players onto the National Team and many guided to a College program.
Brandon and Jaden Servania came to camp from 2009-2016. Both boys have dual National citizenship of Puerto Rico and United States.
On November 1, 2018, Jaden played for the Puerto Rican U20 National team against Brandon’s USA U20 National team.
PROGRAMS
SOCCER TRAINING
FALL season, $425
For the season 2026 – 2027 we have the following teams:
- U10 Boys – Born Aug. 1, 2016 and July 2018.
- U10 Girls – Born Aug. 1, 2016 and July 2018.
- U12 Boys – Born Aug. 1, 2014 and July 2016.
- U12 Girls – Born Aug. 1, 2014 and July 2016.
- U14 Boys – Born Aug. 1, 2012 and July 2014.
- SELECT, that is a team for Boys and Girls born Aug. 1 and July 2015.
- HS Boys – Players who are in High school.
The Fall season starts Aug. 17 and will end Nov. 15, 2026.
We train from 5:30-6:45PM. One day in the week is team training, one day in the week is short-sided games to learn the principles of the game and one day in the week is training skills and fitness.
Each team will play in the Kingsport League, 5-v-5 tournament in Gray and end-of-season Jamboree in Knoxville. Participation in tournaments is optional.
The club costs is $425 which includes player card, coaching fee and facility. Separate from club fees is team fees which covers the League, Jamboree, tournament and referee fees. We usually incur the team fees around September 1, 2026.
Additional cost are training jersey, home and away game jerseys (total $70).
➤ Teams will communicate through WhatsApp. Please send a message through WhatsApp to Michael Louter (423-737-7251). In the message include parent’s first name and last name.
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For support, TEXT Michael Louter at 423-737-7251
SPRING season, $425
For the season 2025 – 2026 we have the following teams:
- U10 Boys – Birth years 2016 and 2017.
- U10 Girls – Birth years 2016 and 2017.
- U12 Boys – Birth years 2014 and 2015.
- U12 Girls – Birth years 2014 and 2015.
- U14 Girls – Birth years 2012 and 2013.
- SELECT, that is a team for Boys and Girls with birth years 2012-2014.
- HS Girls – Players who are in High school.
The Spring season starts Feb. 17 and will end May 17, 2026.
We train from 5:30-6:45PM. One day in the week is team training, one day in the week is short-sided games to learn the principles of the game and one day in the week is training skills and fitness.
Each team will play in the Kingsport League, 5-v-5 tournament in Gray and end-of-season Jamboree in Knoxville. Participation in tournaments is optional.
The club costs is $425 which includes player card, coaching fee and facility.
Additional cost are training jersey, home and away game jerseys (total $70). Team fees are collected by the team manager. Team fees pay for league, Jamboree and referees (total $125).
➤ Families have the option to raise the team fees through a fundraiser event we do for 2 weeks in Febuary. We sell coffee.
➤ Teams will communicate through WhatsApp. Please send a message through WhatsApp to Michael Louter (423-737-7251). In the message include parent’s first name and last name.
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For support, TEXT Michael Louter at 423-737-7251
WINTER 'SKILLS' CAMP (6-18 yrs), $225
In a playful way, improving soccer skills for the next level.
10 week program from Dec. 7, 2025 – Feb. 15, 2026
Ages 7-8: SUN, 2-2:50PM
Ages 9-10: SUN, 3:30-4:20PM
Ages 11-13: SUN, 5-5:50PM
HS: THU, 6:30-7:20PM
➤ Training at Vitesse (308 Delmer Salts Rd., Gray). In case of increment weather, we train indoors at Living Springs Christian Academy (312 Delmer Salts Rd., Gray).
➤ The cost is all-inclusive (each player will receive a training shirt).
➤We communicate through WhatsApp. Upon registration, send me a text through WhatsApp so you can be added to team chat.
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For support, TEXT Michael Louter at 423-737-7251.
SUMMER CAMPS (6-18 yrs), $225 - $425
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SOCCER DECATHLON
May 26 (Tue) – May 30 (Sat), 9AM – NOON
Ages 6 – 13, $225
FUN-filled activities with Soccer Golf, Soccer Tennis, Wall-ball, Goal-keeper war, 1-v-1 tournament, Octoball court, Power-finesse and Slip-n-slide.
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INVITATIONAL CAMP
June 1 – 5, Ages 10 – 18
9AM – NOON, $250
9AM – 5PM, $425
For players who aspire to play at College. Training is intense!
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Scoring Goals Soccer Camp
June 8 – 12, 9AM – NOON
Ages 11 – 15, $225
In a relaxed setting, we teach the range of soccer skills while shooting on goal.
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SOCCER DECATHLON
June 15 – 19, 9AM – NOON
Ages 8 – 13, $225
FUN-filled activities with Soccer Golf, Soccer Tennis, Wall-ball, Goal-keeper war, 1-v-1 tournament, Octoball court, Power-finesse and Slip-n-slide.
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For support, TEXT Michael Louter at 423-737-7251.
World Cup Soccer program, $50 for 6, 7 and 8 years old.
This is a 10 week program for players aging 6, 7 and 8. Most of it is informal play on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM at Vitesse (308 Delmer Salts Rd., Gray). It starts Aug. 26 and ends Nov. 6, 2025.
➤ We communicate through WhatsApp. If you have not WhatsApp on your phone, download and send a message through WhatsApp to Michael Louter (423-737-7251). Include in your message, the parent first and last name.
➤ To register, send a message through WhatsApp. Your payment options are: Mail a check payable to Vitesse Soccer (308 Delmer Salts Rd., Gray TN 376154), Venmo (@loutermj) or PayPal at loutermj@gmail.com
For support, TEXT Michael Louter at 423-737-7251
Private training on skills, $25
Training one-on-one at Vitesse Soccer (308 Delmer Salts Rd., Gray) with Andrew Louter.
For more information or reservation, contact Andrew Louter at 423-276-6432
The objective of Vitesse is first learning to compete, second, play the principles of play.
Benchmarks
(1) Focused running.
(2) Attempt to make tackles.
(3) Getting in passing lanes.
(4) When in passing lane, ASK for ball.
(5) Recognizing when to shield ball.
(6) Informal time, play.
(7) Formal time, listen to coach.
(8) When being coached, observing an emotional change (not a feeling of indifference or not caring).
(9) Keeping up and calling outscore.
(10) Smile and laugh as you work through set-backs.
(11) Play at game speed.
(12) Accepts accountability.
(13) Pass with purpose.
(14) Play simple.
(15) Always want to take the PK.
(16) Demonstrate absolute respect.
(17) Taking responsibility for their learning .Ask good questions.
(18) Play the role.
(19) Play the Principles.
(20) Play as much as possible the one-touch pass.
(21) Express of frustration when players are not in passing lane.
(22) Express of frustration when teammate does not consider you as passion option.
(23) An attitude that is serious in approach but light-hearted in response.
(24) Do what is right. Not what the ego and insecurities entices you to act.
(25) Press together, not alone.
(26) Self-practice on skills and fitness.
(27) Re-directing efforts, because you cannot work harder .
(28) Perfecting the tasks and positions between man-mark and cover.
(29) Continuous sharing the insights and feedback. “Win,” “Turn,” “Shield,” and “Next time…” (30) Handshake with coach after each training and game.
(31) Express frustration, when teammate not committed in action.
(32) Express encouragement, when teammate committed but not succeeded.
(33) Express remorse after a mistake.
(34) Shared responsibility, working in pairs. Focus on opportunities, not excuses.
(35) Interchange positions between fullbacks, midfield and wing players.
(36) Always constructing two passing options.
(37) Credit personal success to those who helped them to achieve it.
(38) Adopts point of view (POV): Confidence is in little successes. Not in winning games.
(39) Become a point person to a leadership task. It is everybody’s job to help with flow and organization.
(40) Green tomatoes ripen, red tomatoes rot. Maintain a growing mind-set.
Key Notes for 8th – 12th Grades
Development is ‘slippery.’ Till the age of 14, parents and players believe that their destiny is in hard and honest work. Around the time players enters HS, the mentality changes. Development side-steps to social perception from ‘wanting to improve’ to ‘image.’ The modified behavior is,
- Players won’t communicate when absent because they don’t want to be seen as uncommitted.
- There is reluctant leadership as that makes them feel bossy.
- ‘Zero’ acknowledgment of mistakes for fear of looking weak.
- Success avoidance, that is, among peers being successful is being boastful.
This is important to be aware and be sensitive as how we support our players to have fun while learning to be responsible for improving.
Coaching for Joy
What I love most about soccer is showcasing the human element which means capturing players’ raw emotions: their exhilarating triumphs, reacting to disappointments, rule-bending mischief, and flashes of courage and fear. The success is when players keep trying to get better in managing their emotions as they apply to improve their soccer skills and game management.
What I like least about youth soccer is when so many coaches endorsed by parents go for big wins believing they raise winners, while humiliating the opposing team. Instead, if we want to play in the spirit of the game, for example, when ahead by 3 goals, allow the losing team to play back and build-up from the goalkeeper. Give the losing team, the small wins they can feel good about.
In helping players grow, coaches and parents should allow players to work through their emotions, celebrate what is right and show compassion when they struggle. Explore together what actions demonstrate respect, good sportsmanship, dealing with disappointment, taking responsibility and reflect on the need of being a leader and facilitator. The premise of a good coach and parent is to avoid implicit bias and stay away from power imbalances, blind spots and judgments!
When we coach for joy, we begin to see the intermediate successes leading to winning. However, too often we push too hard for success, and in doing so, coaches and parents may react immaturely, even destructive. It is important that coaches and parents recognize their own emotional triggers and examine the source of it. While we all carry emotional vulnerabilities, it is our aim to raise our children with a deep-seated feeling of unconditional love.
Michael Louter