U5-U8 Academy

In 2019, the Academy was established to grow the Club and have young players to develop their soccer skills. The Academy focuses on engaging players and developing skills - growing their love for the game of soccer. The first year, Force Soccer Club had over 130 players registered in the Academy. 

Academy registration for the 2025/2026 season will open June 21st.

Registration is NOT OPEN YET for the Force Soccer Club Academy (birth years 2018-2019). Registration is NOT OPEN YET for the Force Soccer Club Academy (birth years 2020-2021). There are NO TRYOUTS to participate. 

• Boys and girls practice together 
• Registration fee - U5/U6 $100 and U7/U8 $110 and includes a jersey (includes the Fall and Spring sessions)
• Registrations for our U5/U6 Academy (2020/2019 birth years) will be capped at 50 players, and 60 players for our U7/U8 Academy (2018/2017 birth years)
• Practices start in August / Fall and April / Spring
• Practices run for 7 weeks (each session)
• Academy Director - Kristin Anderson

Learning the fundamentals of the game in game like situations. Understanding the purpose and structure of the game, direction of play, and basic rules.

• Ages: 4 - 5
• Ball Size: #3
• Practices: Monday's @ 6 pm at the Force Soccer Club Complex (106th Avenue) 

Learning the basic understanding of attacking, defending, and transition by playing together.

• Ages: 6 - 7
• Ball Size: #3
• Practices: Wednesday's @ 6 pm at the Force Soccer Club Complex (106th Avenue)
• Games: Sunday’s @ Kalamazoo Soccer Complex (Drake Road), Portage Practice Fields or River Oaks Soccer Complex. Games are played 4v4 with no goalkeeper. Twelve games (6 in the Fall and 6 in the Spring).

Both include a jersey (includes the Fall and Spring sessions) 

• $100 - U5 & U6 - 14 practices (7 in the Fall and 7 in the Spring), and one Force Soccer Club Academy shirt.
• $110 - U7 & U8 - 12 games (6 in the Fall and 6 in the Spring), 14 practices (7 in the Fall and 7 in the Spring), and one Force Soccer Club Academy shirt.