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, GA & MLS Next begin league play in February

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

USYS South Atlantic Conference

Eastern Development League

Regional Tournaments

National

USYS National League PRO

MLS Next

Girls Academy (GA)

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)

Tuition:

  • U9-U10
    • Red-Blue = $2,195
    • U9: Black – Gold & Pre-Academy $1,895
  • U11-U12
    • Red & White = $2,245
    • Blue – Silver = $2,095
  • U13-U14
    • White = $2,245
    • Blue – Silver = $2,145
  • U15+: White – Silver = $2,345

Regional Experience

USYS South Atlantic Conference OR EDP

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)

Tuition:

  • U11-U12
    • Pre-MLS/GA = $2,395
    • Red & White = $2,245
  • U13-U14
    • MLS/GA = $2,795
    • MLS NEXT & GA Futures Player = $2,695
  • U15+
    • Red NL = $2,695

National Experience

USYS PRO, MLS NEXT, GA

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

Supplemental Resources

Supplemental resources (i.e., trainers, mindfulness coach, college support, and other supplemental resources)

Tuition: 

  • U15+
    • MLS/GA = $2,995
    • MLS Next & GA Futures Player = $2,795

Please note: There may be additional costs outside of the planned annual scope and competition schedule. 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

Speed, Agility & Explosion Training

A weekly session focused on helping kids improve quickness, stamina, speed and fitness.

Winter Futsal ID

Competitive winter futsal at the local and regional level