Pre-Academy (U4 – U13)

SOCCER DISCOVERY (U4)

This is a parent-child program designed to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. The program consists of ball activities that promote balance, coordination, awareness, and confidence. We focus on physical literacy and fun. Our “Soccer Discovery” program is designed to build some confidence and skills and to also prepare each player for a more structured learning environment. This program requires parent engagement and parents actively participate alongside the Academy’s coaches.

Young players receive beautiful session badges that highlight key physical, cognitive, and soccer skills. There are as many badges to collect as there are sessions. Children will love showing their badges to their teammates and family!

Session of 45min – Led by staff coaches. Parent participation is mandatory.

ACTIVE START (U6)

A skills program for children ages 4 and 5. Sign up for a specific animal-named team and have fun! It gives the youngest players the opportunity to develop basic movement skills like running, jumping, landing, kicking, throwing, and catching in a fun setting built around informal play and positive reinforcement. The focus at this stage is to prompt young players to try the program, be introduced to soccer, and fall in love with the sport. They develop their coordination and learn the basics of the game in a fun and rewarding manner.
Children in the Active Start group receive beautiful session badges that highlight key physical, cognitive, and soccer skills. There are as many badges to collect as there are sessions. Young players will love showing their badges to their teammates and family!

45 minutes – Led by staff coaches. Parent participation is highly recommended for the youngest players.

FUNDAMENTALS (U8)

This program is geared to improve and develop the skills of 6-7 year olds players. The Fundamentals program allows children to develop their ABCs – agility, balance, coordination – as well as speed. They are instructed in core soccer skills and good soccer habits through age-appropriate exercises and small games designed to make a positive impact on the development of the player. Children learn the basics of the game while emphasizing fun, cooperation, and maximum time on the ball.

Players in the Fundamentals group receive beautiful session badges that highlight key physical, cognitive, and soccer skills. There are as many badges to collect as there are sessions. Young players will love showing their badges to their teammates and family!

60 minutes – Led by staff coaches. Parent must stay around the pitch.

LEARNING TO TRAIN (U10)

This program, for 8 to 9 year olds, is to maximize the players’ soccer potential, while recognizing their different soccer backgrounds, techniques, and abilities. Our coaches will evaluate the children and will challenge them by grouping them with players of similar abilities.

The focus is on learning by doing. Children at this age are more able to reflect on their actions and learn from mistakes. The program is built on a large repertoire of soccer movements such as ball control, passing, dribbling, defending, and shooting.

The basic principles of play and tactical concepts are taught such as space, support, movement off the ball, and transition, in a fun and challenging environment.

60 minutes – Led by staff coaches. Parents must stay around the pitch.

SOCCERFUN (U13)

The SoccerFun program is specially designed for children (10-13 years old) who want to play soccer for fun without wanting to perform in soccer. This program is perfect for learning or improving soccer while practicing another sport activity.

Kids learn the basics of the game while emphasizing fun, cooperation, and maximum time on the ball.

60 minutes – Led by staff coaches. Parent must stay around the pitch.