As the U.S. Soccer Development Academy counts down to its 12th consecutive season and second straight year of Girls' programming on Saturday Sept. 1, the elite player development program will be celebrating the role models that help create consistent, every day environments on and off the field for players to reach their highest potential.
In the 12 days leading up to Sept. 1 (Aug. 20-31), the Development Academy will recognize those individuals who make player development possible for YOU, the top players in the country.
Use the hashtag #MY12TH to share your story (in a photo with a few words) about who has been the 12th member of your team, supporting you to become the best player you can be and enter to be featured on ussoccerda.com, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Examples of supporters can include anyone who has allowed a player to excel and develop in his or her everyday club environment. Some examples to consider:
The 12th members of every team are there to support and push 11 on the field to be better, challenging them every day to reach their optimal goal. They support you no matter what- win, lose or draw.
Who is that person for you and how have they impacted your growth and development?
Every day from Aug. 20-31, the most inspiring entries will be highlighted across all of the Academy's digital platforms.
#My12th We have 3 sisters playing DA Soccer at IMG, and they are each other's 12th and 13th biggest fans! Parents travel over 1,000 miles every weekend to watch their games! pic.twitter.com/dQxNzuQ1tH
- KevinTHart (@KevinTHart) August 22, 2018
Thank you Brandon Mann for helping me become the player I am and hope to be. You continue to push me in every strength and conditioning session. Thank you! #MY12TH @IndianaFireDA pic.twitter.com/JsrAz3PO6Q
- Keepergrey (@GMBerglund) August 23, 2018
She watches games in the rain, cold and 100 degree heat, she irons on patches, she drives and flies to catch games for all grandkids all over the country and she is their NUMBER ONE FAN. #My12th is Grandma! @ussoccer_acad @ussoccer pic.twitter.com/exKMwaO5Xw
- Candice Brown-McElyea (@360candice) August 30, 2018
#My12th is definitely my parents. Being the only Canadian on my team, crossing the border 5 days a week would not be possible without their sacrifices. Can't describe how thankful i am for their support to help me achieve my dreams❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸 @ussoccer_acad
- hailey (@haileymcmahon9) August 30, 2018