About the Program
Academy
Academy soccer is for players U9-U12. Limited travel is required. Players from U9-U10 play 7v7 soccer. Players from U11-U12 play 9v9 soccer. Players U13 and older play 11v11 soccer.
Select
Select soccer is for players U13-U19. Traveling is required. The game format is 11v11 and travel and training commitments vary depending on the level of the team.
National League / NL P.R.O
National League is the highest division in the region under USYS. Teams that are eligible for NL or NL P.R.O. have higher commitments in terms of training and travel commitments.
Tryouts
In order to play competitive soccer, all players must attend tryouts. No exceptions.
All of our programs use Badger Creek Park for training.
Academy
Academy Soccer prepares players to progress at the Select level and beyond through a dedicated coaching staff that provides quality, age-appropriate instruction at these key age groups. Academy is the most competitive program offered for U9 - U12 players. The focus is on the development of the individual player in a group setting, and a low coach-to-player ratio allows for consistent player support.
Our Academy Program and coaches are led by Robert Roddie, Ross Keenan, Fernando De Barros, and Wesley Lutz, in close coordination with our coaching staff.
Quick Facts:
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The most competitive program offered for U9 - U12 players.
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A low coach-to-player ratio allows for consistent player support.
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Goalkeeper training offered 2/week
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Focus on the development of the individual player in a group setting.
Academy is a year-round program: fall, and spring. Fall (August to November) and Spring (February to May). Academy players train twice a week. 90 minutes for each training session.
For more information, please contact:
Academy/Select Admin:
Nicole Vinette
Boys Director:
Ross Keenan
Girls Director:
Robert Roddie
Technical Director:
Fernando De Barros
Select
Our Select teams compete at the highest competitive level within Georgia Soccer (USYS), as well as in various elite leagues across the country.
Coached by our professional and paid coaching staff, Select teams train 2-3 times a week, compete in 8-10 League games, and will attend 1-2 tournaments throughout each season (Fall/Spring). Positions within the Select Program are year-long commitments for a 9-10 month season, August through May. Select teams that are U15 or older do not host any official practices from Dec-April due to Georgia High School season.
Quick Facts:
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Program for players ages U13-U18
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Teams are led by paid staff coaches
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Goalkeeper training offered 2/week
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Each age group will aim to have an Elite team and a Premier team.
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Elite teams train 3 times a week - Premier teams train 2 times a week
For more information, please contact:
Academy/Select Admin:
Nicole Vinette
Boys Director:
Ross Keenan
Girls Director:
Robert Roddie
Technical Director:
Fernando De Barros
National League / NL P.R.O.
The US Youth Soccer National League provides the top league competition in USYS and is comprised of the following areas of competition:
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National League P.R.O. (Player. Recruitment. Opportunity.) serves as the competitive national league format in which teams compete for direct advancement to the annual US Youth Soccer National Championships. Teams earn their place into National League P.R.O. each season through their performance in the Conferences.
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National League Conferences operate team-based and club-based leagues while providing a qualification pathway to...
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the current season's USYS Regional Championships
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the next seasonal year of National League P.R.O.
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Quick Facts:
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The most competitive program offered for U13 - U19 players
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Traveling is more extensive than any other program
National League is playing in the Spring for U13 teams. For U14-U18 teams the division is played during the Fall.
During the Spring, U14-U19 teams play in the highest GA Soccer divisions and attend high-level tournaments and College Showcases.
For more information, please contact:
Academy/Select Admin:
Nicole Vinette
Boys Director:
Ross Keenan
Girls Director:
Robert Roddie
Technical Director:
Fernando De Barros
Tryouts
All players wanting to participate in Competitive Soccer must attend tryouts. All tryouts are held at Badger Creek Park unless otherwise indicated. Players are welcome to sign up online or to sign-up on-site upon arrival.
All tryout evaluations are done by our coaching staff, and tryout decisions will be made within 48 hours from the last day of tryouts.
Tryouts are held during the Summer (Late May- Early June) and during the MidSeason (January)
Important Dates:
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2023/24 Academy Boys & Girls Tryouts
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
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7:15 PM - 8:45 PM (2013, 2012, 2011)
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2023/24 Select Boys & Girls Tryouts
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (2010, 2009)
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7:15 PM - 8:45 PM (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
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Club Fees
To submit an application for financial aid, please submit
and send your completed application to
Club Admin:
Nicole Vinette
To submit a FINANCIAL AID Application you must wait until the week of TRYOUTS for your corresponding age group.
2015 - 2011 - May 23rd
2010 - 2005 - May 30th