Southern Soccer Academy’s Recreational Program is a developmental soccer program that provides an opportunity for both boys and girls from the Under 4 age group through the Under 19 age group to play soccer, regardless of ability and experience – there are no tryouts. Although healthy competition is a natural part of any sport, the primary focus of this program is on fun, participation, and player development. Southern Soccer Academy provides players of all ages a fun, purposeful, and challenging environment for each player to have the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential.
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U4 Program
The U4 program introduces children to the game of soccer in a fun and interactive way. A safe and positive environment is created in which children can learn the basic fundamentals, and develop a life long love of the game.
There are no head coaches and no set teams. Each co-ed session consists of a variety of age appropriate, soccer related activities and games to encourage players to participate, maximize enjoyment, and develop confidence with the ball.
Parent/guardian or an acceptable older sibling is required to be present at every session and strongly encouraged to participate to increase the child’s sense of comfort.
U5
U5 provides an exciting introduction to soccer in a friendly and non-competitive environment. The program creates an enjoyable environment for players to develop their basic soccer skills and understanding of the game. Dribbling, shooting, and movement education, such as running, jumping, turning, and balancing are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
This is the first age group that has teams and a volunteer head coach that conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Coed teams practice once a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 3v3 mini-soccer games at the weekend.
U6
U5 provides an exciting introduction to soccer in a friendly and non-competitive environment. The program creates an enjoyable environment for players to develop their basic soccer skills and understanding of the game. Dribbling, shooting, and movement education, such as running, jumping, turning, and balancing are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
This is the first age group that has teams and a volunteer head coach that conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Coed teams practice once a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 3v3 mini-soccer games at the weekend.
U7/U8
U8 continues to provide an exciting introduction to soccer in a friendly and non-competitive environment while consisting of a mixture of beginners and moderately experienced players. With this in mind, the program creates an enjoyable and challenging environment for players to develop their soccer skills and understanding of the game through reinforcing aspects of soccer coached in U6 and introducing players to more advanced aspects of soccer. Dribbling, shooting, passing, receiving, juggling and movement education, such as running, jumping, turning, and balancing are incorporated into age-appropriate soccer activities.
Players are placed in either Co-Ed teams, or boys' or all girls' teams (varies by location) who are led by volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. All U8 teams practice once a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 5v5 (including goalkeepers) small sided-soccer games at the weekend.
U9/U10
U10 creates a fun, soccer environment in which players learn to enjoy the game through greater skills. Individual player development continues to be the focus as team concepts are introduced. Fundamental soccer techniques are reinforced and players are introduced to individual and team tactics of the game through exposure to a variety of soccer positions. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
Players are placed in boys' or all girls' teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 7v7 (including goalkeepers) soccer games at the weekends. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games.
U11/U12
The U12 program creates a fun soccer environment in which players learn to enjoy the game through greater skills. Individual player development continues to be the focus as team concepts are reinforced. Fundamental soccer techniques are reinforced and players continue to develop individual and team tactics of the game through exposure to a variety of soccer positions. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities. Players are placed in boys' or all girls' teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 9 v 9 (including goalkeepers) soccer games at the weekend. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games.
U13/U14
U14 through U19 creates a positive soccer environment for players to continue to develop their ball skills, enjoyment, and insight into the game. The focus of these programs is player development with healthy competition. Players will likely consist of a mixture of beginners along with players that have been exposed to soccer through their club, school, or friends. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
Players are placed in boys' or all girls' teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Team practice days are determined by the volunteer head coach. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 11v11 (including goalkeepers) soccer games at the weekend. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games.
U15/U16
U14 through U19 creates a positive soccer environment for players to continue to develop their ball skills, enjoyment, and insight into the game. The focus of these programs is player development with healthy competition. Players will likely consist of a mixture of beginners along with players that have been exposed to soccer through their club, school, or friends. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
Players are placed in boys' or all girlss teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Team practice nights are determined by the volunteer head coach. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 11v11 (including goalkeepers) soccer games at the weekend. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games.
U17-U19
U14 through U19 creates a positive soccer environment for players to continue to develop their ball skills, enjoyment, and insight into the game. The focus of these programs is player development with healthy competition. Players will likely consist of a mixture of beginners along with players that have been exposed to soccer through their club, school, or friends. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities.
Players are placed in boys' or all girls' teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Team practice nights are determined by the volunteer head coach. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 11v11 (including goalkeepers) soccer games at the weekend. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games.
Age Group | Duration | Gender | Ball Size | Roster | Weekly Practices | Practice Duration | Games* | Game Duration |
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U4 |
6-7 Weeks |
Co-Ed |
3 |
N/A |
1 |
45 mins |
N/A |
N/A |
U5 |
9-10 Weeks |
Co-Ed |
3 |
9-10 |
1 |
60 mins |
3v3 (8 games) |
4x12 min |
U6 |
9-10 Weeks |
Co-Ed |
3 |
9-10 |
1 |
60 mins |
3v3 (8 games) |
4x12 min |
U7/U8 |
9-10 Weeks |
Varies |
3 |
9-10 |
1 |
60 mins |
5v5 (8 games) |
4x12 min |
U9/U10 |
9-10 Weeks |
B/G |
4 |
12-14 |
2 |
60 mins |
7v7 (8 games) |
2x30 min |
U11/U12 |
9-10 Weeks |
B/G |
4 |
14-18 |
2 |
60 mins |
9v9 (8 games) |
2x30 min |
U13/U14 |
9-10 Weeks |
B/G |
5 |
16-26 |
2 |
60 mins |
11v11 (8 games) |
2x35 min |
U15/U16 |
9-10 Weeks |
B/G |
5 |
16-26 |
2 |
90 mins |
11v11 (8 games) |
2x40 min |
U17-U19 |
9-10 Weeks |
B/G |
5 |
16-26 |
2 |
90 mins |
11v11 (8 games) |
2x45 min |
*Games are subject to the effects of weather and cannot be guaranteed.
Program Details | Date |
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Spring season ends |
Weekend of May 11th |
Fall Season registration opens |
May 15th |
Early Bird discount ends |
June 15th |
Registration Waitlist starts |
August 1st |
Coaches begin contacting parents to confirm practice details |
1 week prior to practices |
Game schedules posted |
10 days prior to 1st weekend of scheduled games |
Practices for U10 and older age groups begin |
Week of Aug 26th |
Practices for U5/U6/U8 age groups begin |
Week of Sept 2nd |
Regular-season games For U10 and older age groups scheduled to begin |
Weekend of Sept 7th/8th |
Regular-season games for U5/U6/U8 age groups scheduled to begin |
Weekend of Sept 14th/15th |
U4 age group activities begin |
Week of Sept 30th |
Regular season ends |
Weekend of Nov 16th/17th |
Age Group | Cartersville Fees | Coweta Fees | Paulding Fees | Kennesaw Fees | Marietta Fees |
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U4 |
$81 |
$80 |
$81 |
$91 |
$91 |
U5/U6 |
$91 |
$80 |
$96 |
$116 |
$116 |
U7/U8 |
$101 |
$80 |
$116 |
$136 |
$136 |
U9/U10 |
$111 |
$135 |
$156 |
$176 |
$176 |
U11/U12 |
$111 |
$140 |
$166 |
$186 |
$186 |
U13/U14 |
$111 |
$145 |
$166 |
$186 |
$186 |
U15/U16 |
$111 |
$145 |
$166 |
$186 |
$186 |
U17/U18/U19 |
$111 |
$145 |
$166 |
$186 |
$186 |
U5-U7 Pre-Academy |
$275 |
$325 |
$325 |
$325 |
$325 |
*Fees cover all season costs, but exclude uniform purchased separately.