SSA COASTAL U5-U7 PRE-ACADEMY

Overview

SSA's Pre-Academy is a unique soccer development program for U5-U7 soccer players, which aims to accelerate the technical and tactical development of players preparing to participate in the U8 academy program. We have recognized that there are many talented U5-U7 players within our club, and in GA, who would benefit from a dedicated soccer environment to continue to nurture player ability and prepare them for higher-level soccer.


SSA Pre-Academy is a seasonal academy program designed for the passionate, motivated, and advanced U5-U7 player who fosters the desire to be challenged in every aspect of their game. This program gives those players the opportunity to become even better soccer players by training in a professional environment with professional coaches and alongside like-minded players. Players are provided the tools to help accelerate their technical and tactical development to continue to take their game to the next level.In an effort to maximize player development, players are maintained in training groups and play non-results-oriented games. Players may also have the chance to represent their club when playing neighboring clubs.


SSA Pre-Academy allows players to participate on a season-to-season basis, permitting players to register for one season without committing to a full year. This provides a chance for those players who turn 5 during a season to enter the program the following season, and those that turn 7 a chance to move up and join the Academy program should this be in the best interests of the player.


Purpose

A more soccer focused environment is created for players who love the game where individual player development is paramount to master key soccer techniques and concepts that are required at a higher level of play. This program allows players to experience an academy soccer environment while preparing players and parents for the next step of the soccer process.


Eligibility

SSA Pre-Academy is available to all boys and girls who are in the U5-U7 age brackets.

Assessments

Try-outs for the Pre-Academy program typically take place in August for the fall season and in January or February for the spring season (Please scroll down for a list of upcoming assessments).

Additional Details

  • Program Length: 8-10 weeks
  • Ball Size: 3
  • Coaches: SSA Pre-Academy Director and professionally licensed coaches
  • Practice Sessions Per Week: 2
  • Practice Days: Weekdays - TBA
  • Practice Time: Evenings
  • Game Schedule: Saturdays
  • Game Format (in-house): 4v4 (no GK), though occasional games against local clubs may also be scheduled.
  • Game Duration: 4x10 minute quarters, though occasional games against local clubs may be 2 x 30 minute halves.
  • Field Size: approx. 20 x 30 yards 
  • Season Fees: $250 - Does not include uniform, or occasional tournament fees.



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