The Hartford Athletic Youth Academy strives to provide a pathway to professional soccer for top local talent in the New England and Tri-state area. Led by Academy Director Robin Schuppert, the academy currently fields a Boys U15 team that competes in tournaments around the country, including the USL Academy Cup. More information on the development of further age groups in the academy, as well as a Girls Academy, will be coming later this year.
Academy Contract Signings
Hartford Athletic signed three academy players ahead of the 2022 season: Midfielders Pearse O’Brien (West Hartford, CT) and Damon Rouse (Albany, NY), and goalkeeper Sebastian Pliszka (Newington, CT). All three players train full time with Hartford Athletic’s first team, and O’Brien and Rouse made their first team debuts in Hartford Athletic’s U.S. Open Cup match on April 7th, 2022.
Academy Coaching Staff
- Academy Director: Robin Schuppert
- U15 Head Coach: Kledis Capollari
- U15 and first team Assistant Coach: Joe Lucas Santos
Interested in Joining the Academy?
To address any questions or for more information, email Academy Director rschuppert@hartfordathletic.com
We periodically host tryouts. Check at the link below.
