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Developing core technique and fundamentals

TRAINING AND PLAYING IN A POOL PLAY NARRATIVE IS INTRODUCED AT OUR ACADEMY LEVEL

Developing core technique

TRAINING AND PLAYING IN A POOL PLAY NARRATIVE AT ACADEMY LEVEL

Now We Work

Adding layers to the technical and tactical fundamentals

INTRODUCTION

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 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.

Birth years 2017 | U7 - 2014 | U10

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About the Program

Developing the player in a person-centered environment

CORE TECHNIQUE AND FUNDAMENTALS

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.

Jan-May

Spring season

Aug-Dec

Fall season

Pool play is used to share players across teams, 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 Competitive program.

Birth years 2017 | U7 - 2014 | U10

Register for our Academy

Academy players at 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.

REGISTRATION

Program information, registration and training content

CONTACT POINTS

With a dedicated Program Director and Admin, our Academy program leadership and staff are always here to help with any questions or queries you have.

TBA

ACADEMY DIR

Our Academy Director oversees the entire program.

TBA Year

NORMA Miller

ACADEMY ADMIN

Norma is our Academy Admin and is your go-to for anything related to the program.

07 Years

Fall

Current season

16

Season Length | Weeks

9/5/2023

Season start date

15/05/2024

Season end date

REGISTRATION

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

Birth years 2017 | U7 - 2014 | U10

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

Age group and gender training schedule is set each year with players competing 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 and the Spring season runs from January-May. Winter break is typically 5 weeks over December-January

We also offer a free training session/evaluation for anyone that is interested in experiencing our soccer club (outside of Tryouts) and having our professional coaching staff assess your child's ability.
Evaluation

SEASON SCHEDULE

Our seasonal Academy schedule incorporates training dates, times and game day information for all age groups.

Dependent on level of play and coaches preference, Training days and times are set before the start of the season.
  • Fees are for regular season training and games.

    We offer sibling discounts, if you are interested please contact us here
    Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
    $1150
    Spring 2024
    $575
  • Training sessions with SA United professional training staff.

    2 training sessions per week.

    28 training sessions per season (minimum).

    8 regular games per season (minimum).

    Association Registration.
    Items not covered
    ​Tournament fees - $175 in the Fall and $175 in the Spring.

    Uniform - $125 (Fall 2024-Spring 2026).

    Coach's travel expenses are not covered but shouldn't be an issue since all teams play locally
  • Shin guards, cleats and team uniform are required for all games and training

    Players at U7-U10 age groups use a size 4 soccer ball.
  • U7-U8 teams play a 4v4 game format with 3x15 minute halves.

     

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

  • Birth year 2017 | U7 - 2016 | U8
    Monday/Wednesday | 5-6pm
    Birth year 2015 | U9
    Tuesday/Thursday | 5-6.15pm
    Birth year 2014 | U10
    Monday/Wednesday | 5-6.15pm
  • All age groups
    TBA
  • All age groups
    Saturdays | Between 8.30am and 5pm.

    The league schedule is set by board members.
  • All age groups
    September to December in Fall, February to May in Spring
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