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From the grassroots levels to the more advanced and specialized team tactics, techniques,s and challenges, the SA Athletic FC player pathway guides and follows you through a long-term developmental soccer program.
The SA Athletic player pathway aims to motivate, educate and develop the technical, tactical, mental, and athletic progression while exhibiting our fundamental club core values and the pursuit of personal goals.
We strive to guide our players in achieving their goals of high school, college, and professional soccer, whereas the ultimate goal of providing the values, tools, and life skills and maximize the potential of every SA Athletic FC player so they may be successful both on and off the field.
The SA Athletic FC Micro-Academy is an introductory club-level training program for boys and girls, in the U3-U6 age groups, who want to have fun learning soccer fundamentals and playing the game of soccer, no matter their initial skill level.
U5, U6, U7 and U8: These age groups play “small-sided” games (4v4)
Game days are typically on Saturday and Teams will play in the local AAYSA Academy League against other Club/Academy Teams in San Antonio. This age group will have limited travel within the San Antonio area and the teams will train twice per week. Tournament play will be optional, and teams will be able to participate in AAYSA Festival Events. All SA Athletic FC Micro-Academy players sign a one (1) year player agreement play for two seasons (Fall and Spring), which make up one seasonal year. Additional opportunities for indoor play are also available in the Winter and Summer months, and players are encouraged to take advantage of those opportunities.
SEASONS:
Fall Season: August – December
Spring Season: February – May
WEEKLY TRAINING SESSIONS: Teams will train minimum (2) two times per week.
FLEXIBLE TRAINING SCHEDULE: We always encourage our players are always to train more; players can make-up a training session if they miss or they may train on a different day to fit their schedule if they have a conflict.
If you are interested in joining the SA Athletic FC Micro-Academy Programs start here!
The SA Athletic FC Junior Academy program is for U7-U10 boys and girls and designed to provide the players with the best possible foundation of technique, skill development and preparatory knowledge of the game.
U8: This age group plays “small-sided” games (4v4)
U9 and U10: These age groups play “small-sided” games (7v7)
Game days are typically on Saturday and Teams will play in the local AAYSA Academy League against other Club/Academy Teams in San Antonio. This age group will have limited travel within the San Antonio area and the teams will train twice per week. Tournament play will be optional, and teams will be able to participate in AAYSA Festival Events. All SA Athletic FC Academy players sign a one (1) year player agreement play for two seasons (Fall and Spring), which make up one seasonal year. Additional opportunities for indoor play are also available in the Winter and Summer months, and players are encouraged to take advantage of those opportunities.
SEASONS:
Fall Season: August – December
Spring Season: February – May
WEEKLY TRAINING SESSIONS: Teams will train minimum (2) two times per week.
If you are interested in joining the SA Athletic FC Academy Program start here!
The SA Athletic FC U11 and U12 Competitive Select Programs are designed for boys and girls in the U11 – U12 age groups who are transitioning into a more competitive play environment from the Academy Program level as they progress within the Player Pathway model.
U11-U12: These age groups play “small-sided” games (9v9)
Game days are typically on Saturday and/or Sunday. Competitive Select Teams are entered into state level and local competitions. The focus will be on the team and preparing for competitive match play as players learn more about competing and preparing for a more competitive environment. Tournament play will be optional. SA Athletic FC Competitive Select team rosters selected and players are signed on a 12-month contract. Additional opportunities for indoor play are also available in the Winter and Summer months, and players are encouraged to take advantage of those opportunities.
SEASONS:
Rosters are selected and players are signed on a 12-month contract.
WEEKLY TRAINING SESSIONS:
Our competitive teams train 2-3 times per week (depending on the competitive level of team) and play weekend matches.
SA Athletic FC expects players who represent the club to maintain high standards of personal behavior both on and off the field. We place great importance on academics and expect players to organize their activities to accommodate both schoolwork and soccer at high levels of achievement. We look to parents to ensure that their SA Athletic FC players continue to exhibit and practice our club core values: Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Accountability and Fellowship.
If you are interested in our U11-U12 Competitive Select Program or if you wish to join the club during the remainder of the current seasonal year please contact the director of coaching to arrange a player opportunity tryout. We are always open to invite your player out for a free training session to experience the soccer club and assess your player’s ability.
The SA Athletic FC U13-U18 Competitive Select Programs are designed for boys and girls in the U13-U18 age groups who desire for a higher competitive level of play and aspire to further their development process as they progress each year.
U13 and U18: These age groups play full field (11v11) matches
Game days are typically on Saturday and/or Sunday. Competitive Select Teams are entered into state level and local competitions. The focus will be on the team and preparing for competitive match play as players learn more about competing and preparing through more competitive environments. Tournament play will be optional. SA Athletic FC Competitive Select team rosters selected and players are signed on a 12-month contract. Additional opportunities for indoor play are also available in the Winter and Summer months, and players are encouraged to take advantage of those opportunities.
SEASONS:
Rosters are selected and players are signed on a 12-month contract.
WEEKLY TRAINING SESSIONS:
Our competitive teams train 2-3 times per week (depending on the competitive level of team) and play weekend matches.
SA Athletic FC expects players who represent the club to maintain high standards of personal behavior both on and off the field. We place great importance on academics and expect players to organize their activities to accommodate both schoolwork and soccer at high levels of achievement. We look to parents to ensure that their SA Athletic FC players continue to exhibit and practice our club core values: Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Accountability and Fellowship.
If you are interested in our U13-U18 Competitive Select Program or if you wish to join the club during the remainder of the current seasonal year please contact the director of coaching to arrange a player opportunity tryout. We are always open to invite your player out for a free training session to experience the soccer club and assess your player’s ability.
During the summer and winter seasons, we offer a great opportunity for every player in the community to enjoy the fast paced game of indoor soccer and to improve learning the indoor game from professional players.
Details: Trainings will be offered twice per week for all players/teams and all games will be played on either Saturdays or Sundays at the designated indoor soccer facility. There are a total of 8-10 games (depending on playoffs/standings) that will be played during the course of the 3-month season. Training times and locations vary and will be communicated to each team.
SUMMER/WINTER INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE OPTIONS:
“The door can never be closed for good to any player.
Zinedine Zidane