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Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA

ACADEMY

Please use the chart below to determine which age group your child should be playing for the 2017-2018 season:

The Metro Atlanta YMCA Soccer Programs combine to offer your players the opportunity to compete at the highest level within Georgia. All of our locations are affiliated with US Youth Soccer and Georgia Soccer. Our developmental program is structured to provide maximum instruction for each and every player, preparing him or her to compete at their highest level of play. Nationally and State certified coaches will emphasize development of ability on the ball and ball control, including basic individual skills: footwork, passing, defending tactics, dribbling and shooting. The training players will receive is designed to keep every player active with the ball at all possible times.

All Academy players are required to commit for the Fall and Spring Seasons.

TRAINING

Academy Players will be separated into age groups and each age group will train together. There are two mandatory training sessions per week for one and half hours each.

GAMES

Teams should expect to play a minimum of 10 games per season. Home games will be played at Windsor Parkway Soccer Complex.

U9 and U10 Age Groups play 7v7 (2 X 30 minute halves), U11 and U12 Age Groups play 9v9 (2 X 30 minute halves).

TOURNAMENTS

Teams may travel and participate in up to 3 local tournaments per year. In addition, one out-of-town tournament may be attended per year. Teams are encouraged to play in tournaments each season. Tournaments will be a coach and team decision and will require additional fees.


The Metro Atlanta YMCA Soccer Programs combine to offer your players the opportunity to compete at the highest level within Georgia. All of our locations are affiliated with US Youth Soccer and Georgia Soccer. 

Our programs offer players the opportunity to compete with other leagues and programs within the state. Our Academy Program players are chosen through a skills evaluation and selection process.

- 2017-2018 Academy Tryouts (U9 - U14) will be held on May 30th, May 31st, and June 1st.
- 2017/2018 Select Tryouts (U15 and Up) will be held on June 6th, June 7th, and June 8th. 


Upon completion, players will be placed on teams according to the evaluation conducted by the coach. Players are grouped into Academy, Classic, and Athena Divisions based on age. All of our Academy, Classic and Athena teams represent the YMCA and are built off of the recreational program. 
 
Upon selection to one of our teams your player will receive professional training sessions ran by our licensed coaching staff, weekend games, participation in tournaments and much more. 

Pricing for Academy: (Fall 2017 and Spring 2018)

MEMBER of YMCA: $1050.00
PROGRAM MEMBER: $1350.00