UNITED FUTBOL ACADEMY

Academy/Select soccer is more competitive than Recreational soccer. The training and coaching is carried out by licensed, professional soccer coaches. Compared to Recreational soccer, Academy/Select soccer requires a greater time and financial commitment from the parents and players. It mainly involves games in and around the metro Atlanta area, but potentially away games and tournaments can be in other parts of Georgia. Some teams attend out of state tournaments.

Academy/Select is split into two age groupings.  Academy is from U9 to U12. Select is from U13 to U19. Academy game scores are not recorded, whereas Select teams are involved in divisional play with promotion and relegation opportunities.

Yes. Expectations for the players in Academy/Select soccer are much higher. There will be two 1½ hour practices per week, with one or two games per weekend. Higher level teams practice three times per week. In Recreational soccer, players are placed on a team. regardless of ability level. Select players are selected at Tryouts on ability.

Tryout dates are posted on this website and are held around the end of May for Academy and in late May/early June for Select.

The practice schedule will be released a few weeks before the start of the season. Teams practice at Bluesprings Soccer Park.

It depends on the age group, coach and field availability. 

Practice times are:

6:00 - 7:30

7:30 -9:00

Yes. If a player cannot make a practice or a game, the coach must be notified with as much advance notice as possible. Whilst it is expected that a player will be at each practice and game, it is accepted that sickness and special occasions may mean a player misses an occasional practice or game.

Players registered for Academy/Select sign and commit to play for their club for one year. The soccer year is split into two seasons. The Fall season, which runs from August to late November/early December and the Spring season which runs from February to May. If a player leaves their team part way through the calendar year, the full fee must still be paid. The expectation though, is that soccer is the player’s primary sport and the commitment is for the full year.

It varies, depending on age group and team level and the number of tournaments that the team goes to.  Further details can be found in the Policies & Procedures which can be found on our website.

This participation fee covers fields, insurance, practices, professional coaches and referees during the regular season as well as the mandatory team camp.

In addition, there is the uniform cost of around $300-$350. The manufacturers change uniform designs every two years.

Tournaments, cost approximatley $50-$60 per player per tournament.  Each team plays a minimum of 2 tournaments per season. This figure does not include any hotel expenses for the player and family, if a hotel was necessary.

After Tryouts, all Select players are required to attend the July/August Team Camp. The cost is included in the above participation fees.

Yes. Teams are required to do at least one pre season and one post season tournament each season. So with two seasons, this means a minimum of four tournaments per calendar year. Some higher level teams attend more than four tournaments.

Yes. It is club policy that the tournament fees and expenses are divided equally between all rostered players for that team, regardless of whether the player can make the tournament or not.

It varies between age groups.

Age groups are divided up into A, B, C, D and E level teams, with the A level being the top team. At UFA, these levels are given names respectively. Premier, Red, Gold, Black, White and Blue. 

Yes. The coaching staff will make this decision. In the Academy, players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, their rate of development and their commitment level. In Select, the structure is slightly more rigid. If the coaches agree, some players may club pass with other age-appropriate teams. Please refer to your league rules for specifics.

Yes. The teams are split into boys and girls teams.

Refer to the Age Group Chart with calendar years.

U9 to U10 will play 7v7. Usually, 8-9 rostered players per team.

U11 and U12 will play 9v9. Usually, 11-12 rostered players per team.

U13 to U19 will play 11v11. Usually, 15-18 rostered players per team.

Yes. UFA has written codes of conduct for players and parents.

Parent Code of Conduct - click here

Player Code of Conduct - click here

Child safety is a paramount concern to United Futbol Academy. With that in mind, our policy prohibits staff members from communicating specific information about a child or team to any individual not listed in the child’s registration information.  We appreciate your understanding.