Elite Teams
This is the new specialized approach in team play. Combined with a normalized season and practice schedule, your player has the opportunity to grow in character and discipline while developing physically in the skilled game of soccer by our coaches.
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We want to keep our players healthy and injury-free, so we dedicate our time in making sure our players do the right stretches and exercises pre and post practices and games. It’s our duty to teach our players all these necessary exercises to save them from suffering setbacks. Also, in light of the recent pandemic we are requiring each player to bring their own soccer ball to practice and games to ensure a thorough sanitizing has taken place. Club Fees don’t include required soccer ball, stretch bands, foam roller, and uniform kit. Please initial your players' items with permanent marker. Each player is required to have the following at every practice and game day.
Proper size soccer ball
Foam roller
Small and big bands for injury prevention exercises
After the club issues spot selections for the 2022/2023 Season, a non-refundable commitment fee will be due within 48 hours of notice.
Uniform Policy: Uniform kits will include performance practice tees and a custom home and away jersey for use of the 2022/2023 season. Ordering instructions will be sent after tryouts. Extra gear and fanwear will be available for purchase on the store page.
U9-U10
This is a very critical stage in player development. Players have to be exposed to all the basics and fundamentals of soccer, including the specific physical strength and conditioning aspects of the sport. Focus is on developing the players’ technical skills involving the breakdown of movement in soccer and focusing on muscle memory. This creates a solid foundation for players to move forward in the game. Players are introduced to tactical awareness through the guidance of our professional coaching staff ensuring good positional sense on the field. Alpha provides a positive, empowering environment that encourages player personal growth which in turn spills over into the community. We will have community days where our players will be able to go serve in the community so they can understand that soccer extends beyond the field and can make a difference.
Fees include:
Teams will play in Carolina Champions League
US Club Soccer Membership, Member Insurance
3 team practices a week
Professional Coaching
Speed and agility, strength work, and injury prevention workouts
2 tournaments annually
Approximately 8-10 league games
Game Day fees: Field and Referee
Goalkeeper training every week
Community service days
Teams will be offered additional tournaments at an additional cost for the teams that elect to participate
U11-U12
Player development at this age is very important because it is a balance of the fundamental skills that are instilled for early players but also adding advancement to all aspects of the game. As players continue to evolve in their skill level, our coaches build upon the muscle memory that our players already have and target specific development per player. We focus on the hold up of good technique in game play combined with the tactical awareness of using their skills for a more competitive game environment. Our coaching staff knows the benefits of learning different positions to build a well-rounded player. Collectively this approach allows players to see more advanced team play. Along with skill development players are taught specified strength exercises to help in the development of different muscle groups. This encourages physicality on the ball and athleticism. Alpha provides a positive, empowering environment that encourages player growth which in turn spills over into the community. We will have community days where our players will be able to go serve in the community so they can understand that soccer extends beyond the field.
Fees include:
Teams will play in Carolina Champions League
US Club Soccer Membership, Member Insurance
3 team practices a week
Professional Coaching
Speed and agility, strength work, and injury prevention workouts
2 tournaments annually
Approximately 8-10 league games
Game Day fees: Field and Referee
Goalkeeper training every week
Community service days
Teams will be offered additional tournaments at an additional cost for the teams that elect to participate
U13-U16
Our focus at this age is combining all aspects of the game to build a well-rounded player. With emphasis on field awareness, player expression is encouraged physically, technically, and tactically. Coaches are able to build upon the skills of their players and pull apart the game to see team movement while battling positionally. Coaches encourage players to learn different positions highlighting the advantage this brings for player marketability. Along with skill development players are taught specified strength exercises to help in the development of different muscle groups. Our program for this age group will run year-round to give us an opportunity to keep track of our players’ development. Players should not have to choose between club or school. During the school season coaches will adjust sessions to provide necessary supplemental support including, injury prevention, light training or technical work to prevent mental and physical burn out. Our club will support the opportunity for players in the college recruiting process. We are focused on the growth of character in our players so they can be role models that bring positive change in our community. We will have community days where our players will have an opportunity to go serve in the community so that there is an understanding that soccer is bigger than just playing it on the field, but rather a platform used to change the lives of others.
Fees include:
Teams will play in Carolina Champions League
US Club Soccer Membership, Member Insurance
3 team practices a week
Professional Coaching
Speed and agility, strength work, and injury prevention workouts
2 tournaments annually
Approximately 8-10 league games
Game Day fees: Field and Referee
Goalkeeper training every week
College recruitment advice to our players
Community service days
Teams will be offered additional tournaments at an additional cost for the teams that elect to participate
Upon commitment to the team you are financially responsible for all club fees as stated for the entire playing year.
All fees will be paid upon due date and no statements will be given, any payment that is delinquent may be caused to suspend player from practice and or games. If a payment is late more than 10 days, a late fee of $20 will be charged to the account. Returned checks will be subject to a $30 fee. Players will not be released to play for another organization unless all Club Fees are paid in full at the time of the request.
Any questions or requests in regard to program fees, acceptance or release, should be mailed to info@alphasocceracademy.com
If you miss tryouts, please contact us.
2024-2025 Season Age Structure
Birth year 2017: 8-U
Birth year 2016: 9-U
Birth year 2015: 10-U
Birth year 2014: 11-U
Birth year 2013: 12-U
Birth year 2012: 13-U
Birth year 2011: 14-U
Birth year 2010: 15-U
Birth year 2009: 16-U
Birth year 2008: 17-U
Birth year 2007: 18-U
Birth year 2006: 19-U
*Age Matrix sourced from US Club Soccer