New York Red Bulls Academy
| Full name | New York Red Bulls Academy |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Red Bulls, Metro, Dos Toros, Baby Bulls |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Ground | Melanie Lane Training Facility East Hanover, New Jersey |
| Capacity | N/A |
| Director | Robert Montgomery |
| League | U.S. Soccer Development Academy |
The New York Red Bulls Academy is the multi-layered youth system of the New York Red Bulls. It is the first cost-free program in Major League Soccer, that provides a professional soccer training environment for youth players in the New York Tri-State. The soccer programs are operated as part of a global approach to player development.
Through a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, players are able to pursue their education while continuing to play professionally.
There are several levels which make up the pyramid.
Robert Montgomery oversees the Red Bulls Player Development System, including the Academy and Grassroots Training Program as Director of Coaching Education and Youth Partnerships. Prior to joining New York Red Bulls, Montgomery was the head men's soccer coach at Adelphi University, where he led the Panthers for 29 seasons. Posting a 258-224-39 record, Montgomery guided a program that had consistently been in the top 25 in the country.
He led seven of his teams to the NCAA tournament, and his 1987 squad advanced to the quarterfinals. Montgomery led the Panthers to their first Atlantic Soccer Conference regular season and tournament titles and received ASC Coach of the Year honors in 2006. He was named NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1990 and was selected NCSC Coach of the Year in 1995. Montgomery served as an associate athletic director at Adelphi from 1989 until 2006, where he was responsible for compliance and eligibility for over 250 athletes. In addition to his duties at Adelphi, Montgomery has been an assistant coach for the U14 U.S. Men's National Team since 2000.
Montgomery, who possesses a USSF "A" license, was the 1990 New York State Coach of the Year and Adelphi University Athletic Hall of Fame member became involved with the U.S. Youth Soccer Association in 1985 and coached top players from ages ranging from 12-19 in Region I.
Due to Montgomery's promotion in February 2016, the post of Academy Director is currently vacant. The search for a new academy director will begin immediately.
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