Academy Program

2026-2027 Academy Program

  • Registration for 2026-2027 Academy Program will open in July. First night will be August 30

  • Open to girls and boys 2010-2019

  • Teams will be selected from academy players to compete in the Nashville Futsal Invitational (Jan 2nd-3rd, 2027)

  • Academy Program will run September 2026 thru May 2027

  • September-May (9-month) and month-to-month registration options available

Focus

The Academy Program is designed for players who want to become stronger soccer players and learn the sport of futsal. Training sessions are focused on strengthening the individual player. Players will develop skills that translate to both sports.

Ages

Our 2025/2026 Academy Program is available to U7-U16 players.

Commitment

The Academy Program runs from September to May. Families can sign up for the whole 9-month period or can sign up for a month-to-month commitment only.

Schedule

The Academy Program will run Tuesday and Sunday nights September-May. Players select Tuesdays or Sundays or both nights to train. There are 4 x 60-minute training sessions per month on each night.

Tuesdays @ Mountain Brook Location

  • U7-U8 | 5:30-6:30pm

  • U9-U10 | 5:30-6:30pm

  • U11-U12 | 6:30-7:30pm

Sundays @ Hoover Location

  • U7-U8 | 4:00-5:00pm

  • U9-U10 | 4:00-5:00pm

  • U11-U12 | 5:00-6:00pm

  • U13-U16 | 6:00-7:00pm

Dates for 2025-2026

Tuesday Nights:

  • Feb 3, 10, 17, 24

  • Mar 3, 10, 17, 31

  • Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

  • May 5, 12, 19, 26

Sunday Nights:

  • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

  • Mar 1, 8, 15, 29

  • Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

  • May 3, 10, 17, 24

Locations

Hoover Location
Shades Mountain Community Church Gym
2331 Tyler Rd
Hoover, AL 35226

Mountain Brook Location
Hope Community Church Gym
4445 Montevallo Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213

Cost

$120/month for 4 sessions. $20/month sibling discount applies.

Player Development Outcomes

The Academy Program curriculum is designed to deliver the following player development outcomes:

  1. High level of skill with the ball with BOTH feet

  2. Can use body to shield the ball

  3. Creates advantages using passes

  4. Creates advantages by dribbling, able to go left or right

  5. Understands basic rotation movements that create space for teammates

  6. Strong 1v1 defender

  7. Understands and can execute team defensive principles

  8. Communicates effectively with teammates, helping team to organize

  9. Competitive mindset

  10. Manages emotions

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