Program Overview

The Recreational program is for boys and girls ages 3-19. The program offers local, low-cost, parent and volunteer-coached youth programs that emphasize participation and enjoyment of the sport.

The SSA Recreational Program is for players new to the game and for parents of experienced players looking for a fun, purposeful, and low-cost program in the fall and/or spring. The club has a no try-out/no cut policy and players of all ability levels are encouraged to participate. Registration for the Spring season (March through May games) starts in November 1st and ends January 31st. Registration for the Fall season (September through November games) starts June 1st and ends July 31st. 

The SSA Player Development Academy is a soccer development program for U5 - U7 boys and girls running separate to our Recreational program, which aims to accelerate the technical and tactical development of players preparing to participate in the U8-U10 Academy program.

There is no direct registration for the program in the Playmetrics platform, since players have to attend an assessment process in January for the February-to-May Spring season and July for the August-to-November Fall season in order to receive an invite to participate.

The SSA Academy Program is for players looking for a high-quality training and playing environment under the supervision of experienced and qualified staff where an enthusiasm for, and a commitment to, the game is nurtured and rewarded. 

There is no direct registration in the Playmetrics platform for the program, since players must go through a 'tryout' assessment in late May for the entire year or in Dec or Jan for just the Spring season in order to receive an invite to participate, though players may join at other times of the year if space is available. 

The program is generally regarded as the starting point for players interested in moving into our Competitive Program teams and playing HS and College soccer in the future. 

The U11-U12 SCCL Academy program provides a bridge between our Pre-Competitive Academy program and our U13 and Older Competitive program.

There is no direct registration in the Playmetrics platform for the program, since players must go through a 'tryout' assessment in late May for the entire year or in Dec or Jan for just the Spring season in order to receive an invite to participate, though players may join at other times of the year if space is available. 

The Competitive program offers elite-level, professional-staff-coached teams dedicated to providing our young players ages 12-19 with the opportunity to participate in the highest levels of competitive youth soccer in the state of Georgia as part of the SCCL league, and the opportunity to participate in the MLS Next, Girls Academy, NAL, DPL, N1L, and SCCL leagues.

There is no direct registration for the program in the Playmetrics platform, since players have to attend an assessment process in late-May in order to receive an invite to participate the program. 

SSA Swarm FC fields teams in the semi-professional men's USL 2 League and in the women's pre-professional USL W League. Games are played during the summer months at the Marathon Park complex. In addition, SSA participates in the pre-professional USL Academy League, offering players in the U15-U19 age groups the opportunity to follow a pathway into the pre- and semi-professional leagues.