Pre-Academy Program (U7–U13)
A Structured, High-Growth Program for Motivated Players
The Atlas Pre-Academy Program is designed for young athletes who love soccer, want more challenge, and thrive with increased structure.
Built for driven U7–U13 players, the Pre-Academy bridges the gap between Recreational soccer and the Atlas Academy (our competitive program).It offers:
2 training sessions per week
Saturday games
A slightly longer season than recreational for more touches and repetition
Tournament opportunities
Professional coaching — no volunteers
If your child is eager to grow, improve, and prepare for future competitive play, this is the ideal next step.
Who the Pre-Academy Is For
The Pre-Academy is a great fit for players who:
Want more structure and challenge
Show strong fundamentals and effort in Rec training
Are motivated, engaged, and eager to improve
Enjoy learning new skills and applying them in games
May be preparing for the Atlas Academy (U9+) in the future
Want the fun of recreational soccer with a higher level of development
This program is ideal for U7–U13 players ready for the next stage in their soccer journey.
What Makes Pre-Academy Different
Program Highlights
All sessions are taught by US Soccer Federation–licensed, paid coaches who specialize in developing young players.
Two Weekly Practices
Ball mastery
Dribbling & 1v1 skills
Passing & receiving
Shooting & finishing
Movement with and without the ball
Small-group tactics
Saturday Games
Confidence
Teamwork
Decision-making
Positive attitudes
Small-group tactics
Fun and growth
Leadership & communication
Pre-Academy teams participate in select tournaments to expose players to higher-level play in a supportive, exciting setting.
Tournament participation is not included in program registration fees. Families only pay for tournaments if their child is selected and chooses to participate.
Professional coaching you can trust
Every session is led by US Soccer Federation–licensed, paid coaches. No volunteers. Your child learns from trained professionals who know youth development.
Program Structure
The Pre-Academy runs continuously throughout the year with:
Two weekly practices
Saturday games
Tournament opportunities
Special events and developmental activities
The extended season ensures players get more reps, more touches, and more opportunities to grow.
Uniforms
One-time uniform purchase required for new players (NOT included in registration fee)
Includes game jersey, game shorts, game socks, and training jersey
Uniforms remain valid through the entire uniform cycle (till Spring 2028)
Special events and developmental activities
CURRENT UNIFORM CYCLE
Year 1: Spring 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Year 2: Fall 2027, Spring 2028
Training Sessions & Game Format
Weekly Structure
Two structured training sessions
Low player-to-coach ratios
Consistent professional coaching
A short in-session scrimmage during the second weekly training
Game Format
All games led by Atlas Player Development Coaches.
How Players Are Selected
The Pre-Academy is an invitation-based program. Players are identified through:
Coach evaluations
Effort and engagement during Rec training
Technical fundamentals
Focus, coachability, and attitude
Performance in games and camps
Families may also request an evaluation if interested.
Where we train
Training Fields Located At
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