ACADEMY Programs

Academy Program

VSA U9-U10 // Learn to Train

The VSA Academy program is for U9-U10 players who are looking to continue in soccer through the Select program. The impetus behind offering two levels of play at U9/U10 is to allow players to play with and against players of similar ability and at a level where they will experience the most success and have the most fun playing the sport. VSA Academy players will "learn to train" for competitive soccer matches, preparing them for VSA Select U11 and beyond.
REGISTER FOR ACADEMY INTEREST

  • Is my player ready for Academy?

    To help parents decide which level of play is most appropriate for their child, listed below are the characteristics of typical players who would participate in an Academy Program. If your child displays a majority of the characteristics listed they are probably more suited to that level of play. However, it should be noted that during a player’s soccer development they may move back and forth between academy and recreational play.


    • Demonstrates sound technical skills (control, dribbling and shooting)
    • Physically stronger than most players within their age group
    • Athletically quicker than most players within their age group
    • High level of coordination and good agility
    • During games is aggressive in their attitude and approach to getting involved
    • During games tends to dominate the play
    • Demonstrates high level of focus and concentration during practices and games
    • Started to narrow down the number of extra-curricular activities
    • Soccer is a high priority
    • Practices with a ball in their own time outside regular schedule of games & practices
    • U9/U10 player who will try-out for the U11 competitive age group in the following year

  • Academy Dates & Schedule Information

    Fall 2022 Season: August 9th - November 18th

    • 2 sessions/week (Tuesday and Friday)
    • Games scheduled for either Saturday or Sunday
    • Academy Free-Play (Optional) on Wednesday

    Winter 2022: January - March

    • Optional, but highly recommended
    • 8 sessions (Saturdays) January - March
    • Sportsplex West or RecPlex 
    • Academy Winter Festival (Optional)

    Spring 2023: March 28th - June 16th

    • 2 sessions/week (Tuesday and Friday)
    • Games scheduled for either Saturday or Sunday

  • Uniform Information

    Uniform details on how to order through Soccer Master will be sent to you by the Academy Director after registration. 


    If you have any uniform related questions, please reach out to the Academy Director (academydirector@visionsocceracademy.com).

  • Contacts

    Academy Program Administrator

    academydirector@visionsocceracademy.com


    Girls Director of Coaching

    Ginger Parson McGill

    ginger.parson-mcgill@visionsocceracademy.com


    Boys Director of Coaching

    Matty Smith

    matty.smith@visionsocceracademy.com

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