Assessment dates and times for SSA's U5-U7 (2019-2021 birthyear) Pre-Academy program are now publish here.

Overview:

SSA's Pre-Academy is a unique soccer development program for U5-U7 soccer players, which aims to accelerate the technical and tactical development of players preparing to participate in the U8 academy program. We have recognized that there are many talented U5-U7 players within our club, and in GA, who would benefit from a dedicated soccer environment to continue to nurture player ability and prepare them for higher-level soccer.

Purpose

To bridge the gap between Recreational soccer and the U8 Academy soccer. A more soccer focused environment is created for players who love the game where individual player development is paramount to master key soccer techniques and concepts that are required at a higher level of play. This program allows players to experience an academy soccer environment while preparing players and parents for the next step of the soccer process. This program does not replace U8 Recreational soccer but offers another avenue of continued growth in the beautiful game.

Eligibility

SSA Pre-Academy is available to all Recreational boys and girls who are in the U5-U7 age brackets. It is recommended, but not required, that players participate in a minimum of one season of Recreational soccer before considering the program. Interested players that are committed to the goal of development will be considered for this program and placed with the best interests of the player in mind. This program will have limited spaces to ensure a superior soccer environment is maintained.