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1 INFORMATION BOOKLET

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3 As parents, we want what s best for our children. This is the basic principle that guides all of our efforts at the Montreal Impact Academy since We strive to offer the best possible coaching for our young players, at all levels, to ensure their development. Whether it s technically, with our coaches, therapists, mental health trainers, our doctor and support staff, or be it academically with the assistance that we offer for homework or accommodation with host families, our only goal is to create an ideal environment for the development of our youth. We place a heavy emphasis on our Academy, because it is one of the pillars of the identity of the club and our philosophy to develop local players will strengthen the sense of belonging between our fans and the club. This approach has clearly paid off since 2010, with a number of professional contracts being signed in MLS by players from the Academy, but also with national team appearances by a number of young players from within our system. In addition, our youth teams have had some exceptional performances, including our U16 and U18 teams who finished amongst the best of 80 academies across the U.S. and Canada last season. All this has been in conjunction with a very high success rate in school. Based on these results, and the desire to develop local talent for the pro team as proven by the recent signings of Anthony Jackson-Hamel, Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé and Louis Béland-Goyette, we ve decided to go even further with the construction of our own training centre in This new centre, located in the old Caserne Letourneux close to Stade Saputo, will finally allow us to consolidate all of our teams under one roof to better ensure their development. As we seek to prepare our young players to hopefully join the professional ranks one day, we also want to prepare them for life. To do this, we want them to feel like they are a part of a family as they step through the doors of the Academy. With this new training facility, they will have a place they could call home. Joey Saputo President Montreal Impact and Stade Saputo 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMY One club, one identity, one history... 5 Director s message: Philippe Eullaffroy What is the Academy? Mission, objective, philosophy and player origins The staff and infrastructures The educational aspect Operations, typical day and partner schools The sporting aspect Presentation, competition network and national team The Academy Institute and commitment to the community Housing, transport and costs Recruiting / Tryouts Academy products with the pros PRE-ACADEMY Pre-Academy Objectives, operations, competition, coaching, cost and recruitment

5 ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY Full name Impact de Montréal FC, Montreal Impact Nicknames Le onze montréalais, Le bleu-blanc-noir, IMFC Founded 1992 Professional Status Since December 1992 Colours Blue, white and black Stadium Stade Saputo Capacity: 20,801 seats Professional league Major League Soccer President and owner Joey Saputo Head Coach Frank Klopas Player with most games played Mauro Biello (389 games) Top scorer Mauro Biello (77) 5

6 ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY Since FLEUR DE LYS The official emblem of Quebec found on the provincial flag and historically a symbol of the French monarchy. The fleur de lys was also used by explorer Jacques Cartier when he first sailed to America in It represents the unique francophone character of the province. 5 2 SILVER The silver used in the logo represents the silver background used in Montreal s coat of arms BLUE The team s predominant colour since its inaugural season in Refers to the colour of the provincial flag and represents Quebec. It also represents the Saint-Lawrence River, surrounding the island of Montreal SCARF AND UPWARD SLANT IN THE TEAM S NAME The scarf with the club s name represents our supporters. The upward slant symbolizes the team s steady growth and progression over the years, and its evolution in Major League Soccer. It is also a symbol of continuity, as it hints back to the Montreal Impact s inaugural logo in 1993, as well as the 2002 version that had a predominantly upward slant. TOUS POUR GAGNER The team s new motto, which refers to the importance of unity for victory. Also reminds us that the club is the sum of relentless effort from players, staff, partners and supporters who make this organization a great success. 2 6 THE SHIELD The traditional shield shape of the logo is consistent with the shape of soccer logos around the world. It is also a derivative of the City of Montreal s shield. 6 7 FOUR STARS The four stars represent the four original settlers of Montreal as illustrated on the flag of the city: the French, the English, the Irish and the Scots. 8 BLACK AND BLUE STRIPES The black and blue stripes refer to the club s first jersey, especially the year the club won its first championship in

7 ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY TITLES Championships: Champions APSL (American Professional Soccer League) 2004 Champions A- League Champions USL (United Soccer League) Voyageurs Cups: , 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Canadian Championships: , 2013,

8 ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS December 10, 1992, the news spreads through the media. The Saputo Group acquires an APSL franchise. Montreal becomes the second Canadian city to join the league after Vancouver. February 2, 1993, at a press conference held at the Château Vaudreuil Sheraton, the Saputo family unveil the name of the club (Impact), its colours (blue, white and black) and the identity of its first ever head coach: Eddie Firmani. May 14, 1993, the Impact plays its first ever game in Los Angeles against another expansion team, the Los Angeles Salsa. Dino Lopez becomes the first player to score a goal in an Impact uniform. The Salsa wins the game in penalties. October 15, 1994, soccer fever erupts in Montreal with a crowd of 8,000 spectators at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex to witness the clubs first ever championship after defeating the Colorado Foxes Season, the Impact posts a 21-7 record and earns a fifth straight playoff berth. The Montreal squad beats the Staten Island Vipers in the first playoff round, but loses in the second against an old rival, the Rochester Raging Rhinos, for the second time in three years. In the spring of 1999, Saputo yields the Impact to a group of local businessmen. The new ownership chooses not to play the 1999 outdoor season in order to better prepare the indoor season, which would be played at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex. 2001, the season was difficult; Ionian s sudden withdrawal in mid-season as ownership group forced the A-League to take over the team. But by accepting to finish the season despite drastic budgetary cuts, the players basically salvage soccer in Montreal. In spite of the difficult circumstances, the Impact come within only one win of clinching a playoff berth. In 2001, the team still managed to win the Montreal Cup, a six-team international tournament. In the fall, Joey Saputo announces a brand new start for the Montreal Impact, now a non-profit organization whose future is ensured for at least the next five years thanks to the financial support of investors such as the Government of Québec, Hydro-Québec and Saputo. September 18, 2004, the Impact triumphs over the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on goals by Mauricio Vincello and Fred Commodore to win the A-League title, their second North American Championship in team history, 10 years apart. In July, 2006, Joey Saputo concludes a deal with the Régie des installations olympiques to construct a new soccer specific stadium seating 13,034 spectators, close to Olympic Stadium, at a cost of $17 million. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on April 18, 2007 and the team played its first game there on May 19,

9 ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY January 17, 2007, the Impact announces the creation of its farm team, the Trois-Rivières Attak, which serves as the club s reserve team and plays in the Canadian Soccer League, starting in May. February 25, 2009, the Impact makes history again on February 25, 2009, by defeating Mexican club Santos Laguna 2-0 in front of 55,571 spectators at Olympic Stadium. However, the Impact is eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions League 5-4 on aggregate goals, after a 5-2 loss in the away-game played on March 5 in Torreon, Mexico. October 17, 2009, in the championship final, the Impact wins the aggregate goal home-and-away series, defeating its Canadian rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps, with a 6-3 score: 3-2 on October 10 at Swangard Stadium and 3-1 on October 17 at Stade Saputo in front of a sold out crowd. March 17, 2010, the Impact ends its association with the Trois-Rivières Attak as its reserve team and announces the creation of its own Academy. The U23 team, playing out of Montreal, joined the Canadian Soccer League in May, May 7, 2010, the organization announces that it will become the 19 th team in Major League Soccer (MLS) in March 9, 2011, with its entry into MLS set for the following year, the Impact unveils detailed plans to expand Stade Saputo, going from 13,034 to 20,801 seats. April 18, 2011, the club announces the creation of four new teams within the Academy: U18, U16, U14, U13. August 6, 2011, the club unveils its new logo for MLS. August 31, 2011, is the date of the official commencement of the club s sports-etudes program within the Academy. March 17, 2012, the club plays its first ever home game in MLS, against the Chicago Fire, in front of 58,912 spectators at Olympic Stadium. The team then establishes a club record on May 12 versus David Beckham and the LA Galaxy with 60,860 spectators. April 3, 2012, the Impact announces that its U16 and U18 teams would join the USSDA in , grouping the top 80 youth academies from across North America in one championship, which includes teams from all MLS clubs. 9

10 ONE CLUB, ONE IDENTITY, ONE HISTORY May 24, 2012, the club announces the signing of its first ever Designated Player, forward Marco Di Vaio. The Italian striker is later joined by World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta on July 5, June 5, 2012, Montreal Impact defender Karl W. Ouimette becomes the first player from the Academy to sign a pro deal with the team in MLS. February 26, 2013, two other players from the Academy sign pro deals: Maxim Tissot and Wandrille Lefèvre, followed by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau on March 5 and midfielder Zakaria Messoudi on June 4. At the end of the 2013 season, the Impact finishes fifth in the Eastern Conference and thus qualifies for the MLS playoffs for the first time in its history, in just its second year in MLS. The team is then eliminated in the knockout game 3-0 by the Houston Dynamo. December 20, 2013, the club announces the creation of its Pre-Academy, adding five new teams to the Academy structure: U8, U9, U10, U11 and U12, starting their season in April June, 2014, in just its second year in USSDA play, the U18s and the U16s qualify for the postseason. The U18s make a run to the semi-finals, winning the bronze medal by beating FC Dallas 3-2. July 3, 2014, Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé becomes the sixth Academy player to join the pros, followed by forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel, on August 1, and then midfielder Louis Béland-Goyette on September 12. September 4, 2014, Joey Saputo announces at a press conference that the club will construct a new training facility at the Caserne Létourneux, grouping all of its teams under the same roof. The club also announces the creation a new team in USL PRO, as of October 25, 2014, Marco Di Vaio, the clubs first ever Designated Player in MLS, plays the final game of his career against D.C. United, scoring in the 1-1 draw. 10

11 DIRECTOR S MESSAGE DIRECTOR S MESSAGE The Montreal Impact Academy is more than just a sports structure to develop elite athletes. It is also an environment for growth, passion and emotion, where effort, perseverance, friendship and humility are stressed daily to reinforce the club s identity. Understanding and adhering to these values are keys to becoming a member of the Montreal Impact Academy. We hope that the young people who enter the Academy feel that they are becoming part of a family. Therefore, all of us educators, administrators and therapists have the responsibility of communicating the values, knowledge and culture of the club in order to ensure that our Academy members are at the highest level both on and off the field. We are there for them to lean on in order to become balanced men with the hopes of becoming pro soccer players one day. The club provides the best possible conditions for the development of young players. Yet, they have another serious challenge as we monitor their educational performances very closely as well. We require these young men to prepare for two potential futures, whether as a pro or through their studies and this over a period of 11 out of 12 months. We aim to communicate these values by remaining true to our principles and preparing them for their future and the future of the club. It s a challenge that we take seriously every day. We are determined to create a permanent environment suited to the growth of our young athletes. Here, they will share, debate and be creative. At the Montreal Impact Academy, we want our players to progress and to play the way they live their lives well, with passion and emotion. With these types of players as part of the program, following the Montreal Impact Academy will not only be an experience as a sports fan, but an emotional one as well. Philippe Eullaffroy 11

12 WHAT IS THE ACADEMY? WHAT IS THE ACADEMY? The Montreal Impact Academy s primary objective, across all of its programs, is to develop young soccer players into professionals in MLS by offering them a scholastic program adapted to their training schedules, in a structure inspired by European Academies. The Montreal Impact is the first and only professional club in MLS and in North America for that matter, to offer a sports-etudes program. Starting at 12 years old, the participant becomes part of an educational program recognized by the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports, which is adapted towards our training schedule in order to practice every weekday afternoon. This program is the first step that a player can take, without leaving Quebec, in becoming a professional soccer player. It assembles young players that will take part, develop with and represent one club: the Montreal Impact. The Academy teaches a discipline for life oriented towards performance and education, social integration and the achievement of high objectives. Our goal is also to develop the best possible player who is a responsible person with strong interpersonal skills and adept at the values fundamental to sports: effort, team spirit, respect of the rules and most of all respect of self. By emphasizing the importance of education and sport, this philosophy is the best way to educate youth who are preparing for the difficult road to becoming professional soccer players, all while helping to build their identity. To achieve these objectives, a regular evaluation program is directed by the coaches and technical staff to measure progress. Players will get a trimestral breakdown of their performance to get an idea of their level. The values of the Montreal Impact organization are as present in education, at school and in everyday life as they are on the pitch. The concepts of respect and communication between educators and players are stressed. Player Origins Centre du Québec 1 % Étranger 1 % Nouvelle-Écosse 1 % Outaouais 3 % Mauricie 3 % Capitale Nationale 5 % Estrie 5 % Laurentides 8 % Montréal 38 % Lanaudière 8 % Ontario 13 % Montérégie 14 % Laval 13 % Source: Roster , of all 5 academy teams (U13 to U23) - September

13 THE STAFF AND INFRASTRUCTURES THE STAFF Close to 15 people work full-time in technical, administrative and medical avenues as well as mental health and physical trainers, in order to ensure the daily development of the 120 Academy members. A DAILY PERSONALIZED MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP With the regularity of training and high level matches, the Academy makes a point of ensuring a personalized follow-up of its players to prevent injury and get the players into top physical condition. This supplemental support is conducted by a head athletic therapist, an assistant therapist and a physical trainer. A chief physician and family physician are also made available to the players. The medical component is an essential piece in training a young player. Our therapists are present at all training sessions and games. Daily discussions with the trainers and the players are held in order to detect any anomalies, look after injuries and take any necessary action to remain in full health and well-being. Philippe Eullaffroy Academy Director U23 Head Coach Nicolas Coupleux Academy Administrative Manager Nima Azadeh Academy Development and Special Projects Coordinator Simon Gatti U23 Assistant Coach Jason Di Tullio U18 Head Coach Wilfried Nancy U16 Head Coach Nicolas Gagnon U14 Head Coach Serge Dinkota U13 Head Coach Antoine Guldner Academy Mental Strength Coach Yannick Girard Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach Yoann Damet Academy Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach Pre-Academy Coordinator U12 Head Coach Youssef Dahha Academy Goalkeeper Development Supervisor Jack Stern U23 / U18 / U16 Goalkeeper Coach Owen Braun U13 / U14 / Pre-Academy Goalkeeper Coach Matthew Starr Academy Equipment and Team Manager André Roy Academy Head Physician Manon Côté Academy general practitioner Sandro Ricciuti Assistant Equipment Manager Jean-Yves Grenouillat Academy Head Scout Vanessa Contenta Academy Head Athletic Therapist David Nascimento In-residence animator & coordinator 13

14 THE STAFF AND INFRASTRUCTURES INFRASTUCTURES Impact s official training centre: Caserne Letourneux At the beginning of summer 2015, the Academy will be grouped in the same place as the first team, within its new training centre: the Caserne Letourneux. This new centre will be equipped with two synthetic pitches and two natural fields. It will include offices, locker rooms, classrooms, fitness and therapy rooms. 14

15 THE STAFF AND INFRASTRUCTURES The main field: Stade Saputo Capacity: 20,801 seats Surface: Natural grass, 110 metres x 70 metres The synthetic field Opened October 1, 2013, this new field, located just next to the main ground at Stade Saputo, is used by the Impact U23 (USL PRO), the other Academy and Pre-Academy teams, but also by the local community. Designed by the Quebec company Field Turf, it is the first field in Quebec to equip the Revolution technology, which contains a more durable fiber. The field has also been certified FIFA 2 Star, the highest grade available for a synthetic surface. The playing surface is 68 meters (width) by 110 metres (length). 15

16 THE EDUCATIONAL ASPECT THE EDUCATIONAL ASPECT Educational Support The Academy s sports-etudes program offers a close collaboration between the academic component and the sports component with a clear and strict rule: priority is given to academic success before sporting success. It is important for us to maintain a good academic profile with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 65% in math and French. During his training, the student-athlete will receive individualized pedagogical guidance: A specific education adapted accordingly to the needs of the student-athlete. A system in place for lessons missed during sporting activities (games, competitions or national team appearances). A supervised and mandatory study period every day (60 min) with access to tutors. Recovery and tutorial classes at the request of a coach, teacher, parent or student. Prepared schedules The program is unique in North America and specific to the province of Quebec. This formula is an indispensable tool to adapt a regular academic schedule that still allows training at a high level. This program is recognized and certified by the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports and by the Quebec Soccer Federation. Classes end at 12:25pm, and go from Monday to Friday, to allow for training in the afternoon. Example of a typical day 8:05am: classes begin 12:25pm: classes end + lunch 1:15pm: bus arrives at training centre (public transit or shuttle service provided by the club for certain schools) 1:30-3pm: training for the U13 and U14 groups while U16 and U18s are in mandatory study period 3-4:30pm: training for the U16 and U18 players while the U13 and U14 are in mandatory study period 4:45pm: end of day for all The schedule will be adjusted during exam periods, and according to the calendar of competitions. During the summer, for groups U13 and U14, schedules are in the afternoon from 1:30-3pm and for U16 and U18 players, from 3-4:30pm. Holidays: All players are given three weeks off to rest during the summer between mid-july and early August and two weeks for Christmas leave. The U13 and U14s also have a week during spring break, the first week of March. 16

17 THE EDUCATIONAL ASPECT Our high school partners Our partner schools have a lot of experience in sport-etudes programs, with a proximity to students and training facilities and personalized follow-up for classes, exams and tutoring programs. Also, there is close contact between the school and the Academy to monitor the behaviour of the player, and communication with parents is stressed. Our student-athletes from our four partner schools are grouped in classes with other athletes registered in sport-etudes programs. ÉDOUARD-MONTPETIT (FRANCOPHONE) 6200, avenue Pierre-de-Coubertin Montreal (Quebec) H1N 1S4 Telephone: ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY (FRANCOPHONE) 5150, boulevard Robert Saint-Léonard (Quebec) H1R 1P9 Telephone: LESTER B.PEARSON (ANGLOPHONE) P.M. Favier Montreal (Quebec) H1G 6E5 Telephone: JOHN RENNIE HIGH SCHOOL (ANGLOPHONE) Subject to certain conditions and transportation to practice is the responsibility of the parents 501, Boulevard Saint-Jean Pointe-Claire (Quebec) H9R 3J5 Telephone: POST-SECONDARY The Academy strongly encourages its players to continue their schooling by going to an Alliance CEGEP. This allows the player to tailor his course schedule around training hours. For more information: POST-CEGEP Some universities such as UQAM and the University of Montreal/HEC recognize athlete excellence status, keeping flexibility with its courses and examinations on the basis of training/competition schedules. 17

18 THE SPORTING ASPECT THE SPORTING ASPECT The Academy contains about 120 players evolving full-time under the colours of the Montreal Impact and divided into five teams: U23, U18, U16, U14 and U13, with five other teams in the Pre-Academy (U8 to U12), another 90 players. The Montreal Impact sports structure PRO U23 ACADEMY SPORT-ÉTUDES U18 U16 U14 U13 FRIENDLIES / TOURNAMENTS PRE-ACADEMY : U8-U9-U10-U11-U12 ÉCOLES DE SOCCER 18

19 THE SPORTING ASPECT COMPETITIVE MATCHES TO ACCOMPANY THEM IN EVERY STAGE OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT U23: USL PRO Starting in 2015, the U23 team will be joining a professional championship: USL PRO. This team will be formed mostly of U23 players, and players from the first team who need playing time. The USL PRO is a professional championship, which corresponds to the third division of the North American soccer pyramid, behind MLS and the NASL. In 2015, the championship will be made up of 24 teams grouped into two conferences. All MLS teams will have a connection to the league, with either a reserve team or an affiliation with an existing club. FC Montreal will play in the Eastern Conference alongside Toronto FC, the Rochester Rhinos, Pittsburgh River Hounds, Harrisburg City Islanders, New York Red Bulls, Louisville City FC, St-Louis FC, Richmond Kickers, Charlotte Independence, Charleston Battery and Wilmington Hammerheads FC. The U18s and U16s: USSDA The U18 and U16 teams have played in the USSDA since 2012, a league created in 2009 for the development of soccer academies in the United States and organized by the US Soccer Federation. The USSDA represents the highest level of competition for youths in these categories in North America. This League includes some 80 youth teams, both from clubs and academies in the United States and Canada, including Major League Soccer (MLS), the North American Soccer League (NASL) and the United Soccer Leagues (USL). Our U16 and U18 teams play about 30 regular season games. The season begins in early September and finishes in early June. Note: there is a winter break between December and late February. The regular season is followed by playoffs to crown a champion in each category (see format on page 20). At the end of the season, in just their second year in the USSDA, the U16 and U18 teams both qualified for the playoffs. The Impact U18s made it all the way to the semi-finals, winning bronze in beating FC Dallas by a 3-2 score, thus finishing as the best U18 Academy team from an MLS club. 19

20 THE SPORTING ASPECT ADDITIONAL USSDA EVENTS The Winter Showcase in Florida: end of November The teams play three games during this event. Opponents are selected at random, out of conference. Results count for the regular season standings and thus playoff qualification in June. Playoffs and the Summer Showcase: late June and July After a season lasting ten months, the top two teams from the Western Conference automatically qualify for the playoffs, while the Eastern and Central Conferences see its first three qualify. In addition, 13 teams will be invited through a wild card system based on the average of points collected throughout the season. The teams will be placed in eight groups of four teams. The same procedure applies to both age groups. The U14s and U13s: friendlies To remove any pressure based on results and in order to optimize the working environment for these age groups, our U13 and U14 teams are not involved in a regular league, but participate year-round in friendlies against teams from MLS clubs, Quebec, Ontario, the United States, in addition to taking part in tournaments. National team With the recent development of professional clubs and their academies in Canada, the Canadian Soccer Association builds and works with its five Canadian professional teams: the Montreal Impact, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, FC Edmonton and the Ottawa Fury FC, in order to develop the next generation who will represent Canada at the international level, from U15. Each year, many Academy players take part in training and selection camps, as well as friendly matches to prepare for qualifying matches for major international competitions: the U-17 and U-20 FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Pan American Games and the biggest international tournament of them all: the FIFA World Cup. Since 2011, over 60 Academy players have been called for national team duty (U15-U16-U17-U18-U20-U23 and senior) IN 2013: Nevello Yoseke and Marco Dominguez, as well as defender Aron Mkungilwa, all three with the Impact U18s, were selected by the Canadian national team for the U-17 FIFA World Cup, United Arab Emirates, from October 17 to November 8. IN 2014: For the first time in our young history, three players from the Academy were called in for national team duty: Karl W. Ouimette, Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare and Maxim Tissot. 20

21 THE ACADEMY INSTITUTE AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY THE ACADEMY INSTITUTE AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY Throughout the year, our Academy members are involved in activities outside of soccer as part of the Academy Institute, which will be used to help our players in their development, their personal culture and as a tool to become a professional player. For example, dance and zumba classes to work coordination and expression, theatre to work communication and group relationships, courses on nutrition and the importance of the preparation off the pitch are all available. The Montreal Impact Academy s philosophy also places an importance on the involvement of its players in the community, because our objective is to train our boys to become responsible men and citizens through various projects, including Leucan and the Néz pour Vivre initiatives that help young people affected by cancer, or student retention by working with schools. 21

22 HOUSING, TRANSPORT AND COSTS ACCOMMODATIONS For players coming from afar and who require accommodation, we offer: Host families: for players under 16 We offer a list of host families with different profiles. Previously visited by a member of the Academy, the host family agrees to provide services listed below, Monday to Friday (with arrival Sunday evening), in exchange for a monthly flat rate of $450, paid by the player s family. When the player must remain some weekends, a package of $45/weekend (Saturday + Sunday) would be added to the amount of the monthly fee of $450. HOST FAMILY SERVICES : A place to study A private room A meal in the morning and evening Access to internet and leisure service (TV) The Academy always prefers placing one of its players from outside Montreal with a host family who already has a child in one of our programs or one that is close to the school or the training centre. We also work with other external families who are candidates to host a young Academy player throughout its season. Accommodation in residence: for players over 16 The player shares an apartment with one or two other players from the Academy. Each player has his own individual room. The bathroom and the kitchen are shared between the housemates. The residence also has common areas: kitchen, living room, TV and prices vary from $395 to $435/month depending on the size of the rooms including, heating, electricity, internet and cable TV. IN-RESIDENCE ANIMATION Since summer 2014, the Academy has been reinforced with the arrival of a resources person at the residence. This host is responsible for visiting players once a week, accompany them and help them when in need, ensure respect for housework, but also offer monthly activities (ex: karting, cinema, cooking...). 22