Academy INFO
Academy Team Overviews
The ASA Academy program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive soccer experience that develops each participant both on and off the field. The program features quality facilities, professional coaches, appropriate levels of competition, and a variety of local, regional and national competition.
Player Pathway
- U9-U10: Smallest rosters & field, localized experience, 7v7 game day
- U11-U12: Smaller roster & field, somewhat localized experience, 9v9 game day
- U13-U15: Expanding rosters, introduction to regional experiences with tournaments, 11v11 full sided games
- U16-U19: Oldest teams, larger rosters, regional competition, showcase tournaments–balancing academics, club and high school experience
Annual Calendar
June - July
Generally no team training in June & July. Coaches may opt for optional training sessions. Training programs available.
August - November
2-4 practices/week, 8-9 league games, tournaments
December
Most teams are OFF. Option to participate in winter futsal programming
Late January - February
1-2 practices/week
March - June
2-4 practices/week, 8-9 league games, tournaments
Club Pathway
ASA offers a wide range of league and competition opportunities. Outside of league play, all activities (practices, scrimmages, half of games, three tournaments) take place in Alexandria.
IN House
Recreational League
Junior Academy
Alexandria Growth Program
Local
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)
Local Tournaments
Regional
Eastern Development League
Regional Tournaments
National
USYS South Atlantic Conference
MLS Next
National Showcases
Team Experiences
Academy teams will participate in one of the experiences below. A team’s participation in an experience is dependent on variables such as level of play, commitment level of team members, overall season schedule and age. Some teams may add supplementary events throughout the season.
Local Experience
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)
August 15 - mid-November
Early March-June
Games around the DMV
3-5 Local Tournaments
Training 3x per week
Fall & Spring
Goalkeeper Training 1x per week
Supplemental Resources
Supplemental resources (i.e., trainers, mindfulness coach, college support, and other supplemental resources)
Teams:
U9-U10 | All Teams
U11-U14 | White, Black, Silver
U15-U19 | Blue, White, Black, Silver
Tuition: $2,275 – $2,500
Regional Experience
USYS South Atlantic Conference, EDP, OR National Academy League
August 15 - mid-November
Early March-June
Games within 90 minutes of Alexandria
4-6 Tournaments
Training 3-4x per week
Fall & Spring
Goalkeeper training 1x per week
Supplemental Resources
Supplemental resources (i.e., trainers, mindfulness coach, college support, and other supplemental resources)
Teams:
Girls:
- U11 | Red
- U12 | Pre-National
- U13-U19 Girls | National, Red
Boys:
- U11 | Red
- U12 | Pre-MLS Next
- U13-U14 | MLS Next, Red
- U15-U19 | Red
Tuition: $2,550 – $3,200
National Experience
USYS PRO, MLS NEXT
August 1 - mid-November
Early March-June
Competition around the region
5-7 Tournaments
Training 3-4x per week
Fall & Spring
Goalkeeper Training 1-2x per week
Speed & Agility Training
4 chartered bus trips to away games
(MLS Next teams only)
Supplemental Resources
Supplemental resources (i.e., trainers, mindfulness coach, college support, and other supplemental resources)
Teams:
Girls:
U15+ | National
Boys:
U15+ | MLS Next
Tuition: $3,125 – $3,395
Please note: There may be additional costs outside of the planned annual scope and competition schedule. Additionally, if your child transitions to a different team during the season you will be charged the difference. We are committed to ensuring every child has access to play, please reach out if your family needs financial assistance. For more information about fees and costs you can visit this document.
What Does Tuition Cover?
- Tournament(s) & leagues registrations
- Training sessions
- Coaching fees
- Referee fees
- Field rentals
- Equipment
- Insurance
- League management & operations
Additional Training Opportunities
Small Group Training
Individual and small group private soccer training is available for soccer participants ages 8-19.
Winter Futsal ID
Competitive winter futsal at the local and regional level
Fall 2024 Practice Schedule
Fall practice schedules will be released in early August when we receive field permits from the City of Alexandria. The schedule below is PROJECTED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For most Academy teams, we are planning for practices to start the week of August 12th, 2024.