Academy Program
2026-2027 Academy Program
Highlights
Registration for 2026-2027 Academy Program is OPEN!
Open to girls and boys U6-U16
Begins first week of September (Aug 30 for players who train Sundays)
Academy Program will run September 2026 thru May 2027
Month-to-month registration for maximum flexibility
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
Girls and boys U6-U16 according to 2026-2027 age group classifications:
U6 Aug 1, 2020 - Jul 31, 2021
U7 Aug 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2020
U8 Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
U9 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
U10 Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2017
U11 Aug 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2016
U12 Aug 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2015
U13 Aug 1, 2013 - Jul 31, 2014
U14 Aug 1, 2012 - Jul 31, 2013
U15 Aug 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2012
U16 Aug 1, 2010 - Jul 31, 2011
Schedule
The Academy Program will run Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights September-May. Players select which days they will train.
Tuesdays @ Mountain Brook Location
U6-U8 | 5:30-6:30pm
U9-U12 | 6:30-7:30pm
Thursdays @ Homewood Location
U6-U8 | 6:00-7:00pm
U9-U12 | 7:00-8:00pm
Sundays @ Hoover/Vestavia Location
U6-U8 | 4:00-5:00pm
U9-U12 | 5:00-6:00pm
U13-U16 | 6:00-7:15pm
Fall 2026 Dates
Tuesday Nights (Mountain Brook):
Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 1, 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17
Thursday Nights (Homewood):
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 5, 12, 19
Sunday Nights (Hoover/Vestavia):
Aug 30
Sep 13, 20, 27
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Locations
Homewood Location
The Exceptional Foundation
1616 Oxmoor Rd
Homewood, AL 35209
Hoover/Vestavia 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
$125/month for 4 sessions
$210/month for 8 sessions
$265/month for 12 sessions
$20/month sibling discount
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