Academy Program
Focus
The Academy Program is designed for players who want to become stronger soccer players and learn the sport of futsal. Players will develop skills that translate to both sports.
Ages
Our 2025/2026 Academy Program is available to players in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.
Commitment
The 9-month program is a month-to-month commitment only.
Schedule
The Academy Program will run Tuesday nights September-May, with 4 training sessions per month:
Tuesdays
5:30-6:30 PM - Kindergarten + 1st
6:30-7:30 PM - 2nd + 3rd grade
7:30-8:30 PM - 4th-6th grade
Note: we anticipate opening a second training night in December and January, so the Academy Program will likely run on Tuesday and Thursday nights for these two months.
Limited Numbers
We accept 20 players per Academy Program age group in order to ensure training session quality.
Location
Hope Community Church Gym
4445 Montevallo Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
Player Development Outcomes
The Academy Program curriculum is designed to deliver the following player development outcomes:
High level of skill with the ball with BOTH feet
Can use body to shield the ball
Creates advantages using passes
Creates advantages by dribbling, able to go left or right
Understands basic rotation movements that create space for teammates
Strong 1v1 defender
Understands and can execute team defensive principles
Communicates effectively with teammates, helping team to organize
Competitive mindset
Manages emotions