OUR ACADEMY IS A FANTASTIC PLACE FOR YOUNG ATHLETES TO CONTINUE THEIR SOCCER EDUCATION, WHILE CONSTANTLY CHALLENGING AND DEVELOPING THEIR MIND AND BODY

Developing core technique, game intelligence and passion for the game through our SA United Player Pathway, is the next evolution for our athletes progressing from our Rising Stars program, or heading into our competitive program at U11. 

Our Academy program offers professional soccer coaching for U7-U10 boys and girls.

Players are assigned to team rosters and train as age groups twice weekly.

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Our coaching staff follow an established club player development curriculum that places the individual at the centre of learning, with training goals that include individual technique and game intelligence.

Small group and team tactics are taught to understand the depth of the sport, however team success is not defined as winning only. SA United teams play a distinct style of soccer, balancing the passing game with 1v1 play, but always aiming for high intensity performances.

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From U7 to U10, our players work through a 4v4 and 7v7 training curriculum to prepare them for the move into U11 competitive 9v9 soccer. Written player evaluations are provided every Fall and Spring season. Game days are typically Saturday, with all Academy teams playing at one location as an entire program.

CONTINUING THE PHILOSOPHY THROUGHOUT THE CLUB, WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A TECHNICAL, POSSESSION FOCUSED GAME

28 training sessions and 9 games per season, offering challenging and enjoyable player development in a person-centered environment.

Academy players at SA United are immersed into an environment of challenging training and competitive matches. We aim to develop the whole player and person, learning a range of core technique, game intelligence, and experience of the game from all positions and points of play.

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Players will always receive a minimum of 50% of playtime for every game to maximize their development.

Coaches will rotate players through all positional roles on the field. This method allows them to experience and learn the game from all technical and tactical viewpoints. Using the pool play method we train same-age group teams side-by-side to allow pool training and scrimmage in training.

Pool play is used to share players across teams every game, allowing players to experience more than one game and move across different levels of competition.

Our age groups are developed as an entire group, as we prepare and plan for U11 tryouts and competitive 9v9 soccer in our Junior Program.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Teams are formed every Fall and Spring season. Players can register for Fall only, Spring only, or Fall and Spring seasons each year.

Age group and gender training schedule is set each year.

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Players compete in the PDF league of San Antonio, where no scores or standings are posted, but matches are highly competitive.

Fall season runs from August-December. Spring season runs from January-May. Winter break is typically 5 weeks over December-January.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Our season schedule tries to maximize as much training and game time for all of our players and members, please view the dates and times below.

Training information:

Season length: 14 weeks

Practice days: Mondays and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday schedules

Practice times: U7 and U8, 5-pm-6pm, U9 and U10, 6pm-7.30pm

Game information:

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Game dates: September to November in Fall, February to May in Spring

Game times: Saturday, between 8.30am and 5pm. League schedule is set by board members.

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Current training schedule:

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Monday and Wednesday - U8 boys and girls, 5-6pm

Monday and Wednesday - U9 boys and U10 boys, 6-7.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday - U10 boys and U9 girls, 6-7.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday - U7 and U8 boys, 5-6pm

PROGRAM CONTENTS

All age groups train a minimum of 28 sessions per season.

Included in the program:

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• Training sessions with SA United professional training staff

• 2 training sessions (minimum) per week

• 28 training sessions per season (minimum)

• 9 regular games per season (minimum)

• Registration

• Insurance

PLAYER REGISTRATION

If you are interested in your son(s) or daughter(s) joining our Academy program, then please click the relevant link to begin the registration process.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail and information on the program itself not long after it has been completed.

Spring 2021 player registration

PROGRAM FEES

Payment plans for monthly training dues.

SPRING 2021

• Commitment fee of $150 (non-refundable)​

• $25 early bird registration discount until 31st July, 2020

• Pay in full - Fall only ($449)

• Pay in full - Fall and Spring ($898)

• 2 monthly payments for Fall only (initial $150, then 2 monthly payments of $149.50)

• 5 monthly payments for Fall and Spring (initial $150, then 5 monthly payments of $149.60)

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Total: $449 per season (Fall and Spring)

Items not covered:​

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• Tournament fees

• Cost of uniform - $90 (2020-2022)

• Coach's travel expenses are not covered but shouldn't be an issue since all teams play locally

GAME FORMAT

U7 and U8 teams play a 4v4 game format with 3x15 minute halves.

U9 and U10 teams play a 7v7 game format with 2x25 minute halves.

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Player equipment: Players at these age groups use a size 4 soccer ball.

Shin guards, cleats and team uniform are required for all games and training.

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Field dimensions: U7-U8, it is minimum 20x30 yards and maximum 35x40 yards.

For U9-U10 players it is minimum 35x55 yards and maximum 45x65 yards.

CONTACT POINTS.

ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Ben Loney

ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR

Norma Miller

GRADUATES

Academy to Competitive

GAME TIME % MINIMUM

Per player, every game

PLAYERS PLAYING UP

In our 9v9 bracket