Programs Are Placement-Based
At Soccer Player Academy, every player follows a personalized development pathway based on their current ability—not their age.
Each player begins with a comprehensive evaluation, receives an official SPA Level, and is prescribed a training plan designed to maximize improvement. Players are re-evaluated every 90 days to track progress and earn promotion to the next level.
This ensures every athlete receives the right amount of individual coaching, competitive training, and accountability at every stage of development.
Foundations Academy
Build the Foundation. Develop the Player.
Our Academy Group Training is designed for players who want to improve their technical skills, confidence, and game understanding in a structured, high-energy environment. Players train with others of similar age and ability while following the Soccer Player Academy Development Pathway.
Includes:
✔ 1 or unlimited Group Training Session(s) Per Week
✔ Professional Coaching
✔ Age & Ability Appropriate Groups
✔ Quarterly Player Evaluation
✔ Progress Tracking
✔ Access to the SPA Development Pathway
Academy Groups
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Foundation Academy (Ages 7–10)
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Development Academy (Ages 11–14)
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Performance Academy (Ages 15–18)
Best For
Players looking to build a strong technical foundation and improve through consistent training.
Elite Training
Train Faster. Compete Higher.
Elite Group Training is designed for highly motivated players ready for a faster pace, greater intensity, and advanced technical and tactical development. Placement is based on evaluation or coach approval.
Includes
✔ 1 Elite Group Training Session Per Week
✔ Smaller Training Groups
✔ Advanced Technical Development
✔ Position-Specific Training
✔ Tactical & Match Performance Training
✔ Quarterly Player Evaluation
✔ Priority Registration
Elite Groups
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Foundation Elite (Ages 7–10)
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Development Elite (Ages 11–14)
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Performance Elite (Ages 15–18)
Best For
Competitive players committed to reaching the next level.
Private Training (Development Plans)
Personalized Training. Accelerated Results.
Private training is not a separate membership. It is a personalized Development Plan prescribed after a player's evaluation based on their current level in the Soccer Player Academy Development Pathway™.
Every player receives an evaluation to determine the amount of individualized coaching needed for optimal development.
Level 1 – Foundation
Required: 8 Private Training Sessions
Designed for players building technical fundamentals, confidence, and consistency.
Level 2 – Development
Required: 6 Private Training Sessions
Focused on improving speed of play, decision-making, and tactical awareness.
Level 3 – Performance
Required: 4 Private Training Sessions
Designed to refine position-specific skills and maximize match performance.
Level 4 – Elite
Private training is optional and recommended based on individual goals, performance, and college or professional aspirations.
How It Works
Step 1
Book a Player Evaluation.
Step 2
Receive your official SPA Development Level.
Step 3
Join the appropriate Academy or Elite Group.
Step 4
Complete your personalized Private Training Development Plan.
Step 5
Train, improve, and advance through the SPA Development Pathway™.
SEASONAL TRAINING
Seasonal programs are short-term competitive experiences designed to supplement player development.
They are separate from our year-round academy pathway and do not replace long-term development programs.
They are separate from our year-round academy pathway and do not replace long-term development programs.
WHO SEASONAL PROGRAMS ARE FOR:
✔ Players ages 6–15
✔ Academy and non-academy players
✔ Players looking for extra competition
✔ Players wanting a taste of the SPA environment
CAMPS & CLINICS
Our camps and clinics cater to players ranging from recreational to elite levels, offering you the opportunity to engage with some of Tennessee's most passionate and skilled technical coaches. Brimming with energy, enthusiasm, intensity, and experience, our training sessions offer innovative exercises unlike anything you've encountered. Tailored training are designed to introduce newcomers to soccer, provide functional training,
Camps and clinics are:
Short-term ✔
Skill-focused ✔
Open enrollment ✔
Separate from academy placement ✔
