U5–U7 (2018-2020)

West side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am

Southwest side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am or Sundays 10-1130 am

Beaumont availability: Wednesdays 7-830 pm

Focus: FUNdamentals & Basic Motor Skills

• Introduction to soccer in a positive and energetic environment
• Emphasis on coordination, balance, and basic ball control
• Games and drills that encourage creativity and enjoyment
• Sessions focus on short attention spans with lots of variety
• Ideal for building confidence and teamwork

U8–U9 (Ages 2016 & 2017)

West side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am

Southwest side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am or Sundays 1130 am -1300 pm

Beaumont availability: Wednesdays 7-830 pm

Focus: Skill Development & Game Awareness

• Introduction to basic team concepts and positions
• Continued development of dribbling, passing, and shooting
• Emphasis on small group tactics like spacing and support
• Encouragement of decision-making under pressure
• Building communication and cooperation on the field

U10–U12 (2013-2015)

West side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am

Southwest side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am or Sundays 1130 am -1300 pm

Beaumont availability: Wednesdays 7-830 pm

Focus: Advanced Techniques & Tactical Training

• Refinement of technical skills with both feet
• Tactical instruction: attacking, defending, and transitions
• Position-specific training introduced
• Introduction to game analysis and situational decision-making
• Developing physical literacy (agility, speed, endurance)

U13–U14 (2011 & 2012)

West side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am

Southwest side availability: Saturdays 10-1130 am or Sundays 10-1130 am

Beaumont availability: Wednesdays 7-830 pm

Focus: Performance & Competitive Readiness

• Advanced technical drills and high-intensity training
• Game strategy, pressing, and formation systems
• Mental preparation and leadership development
• Match simulation and video review (where applicable)
• Players are challenged to take ownership of their growth

Edmonton Soccer Academy Program Details

At Edmonton Soccer Academy, we offer age-appropriate training designed to develop technical skills, tactical understanding, and a genuine love for the game.

We practice at two locations:
- TTC 1 – Roper Road: 5820 59 Ave NW, Edmonton (Saturdays 9:30–11:00 AM)
- TTC 4 – Nisku: 1030 34 Ave, Nisku (Saturdays 10:30–12:00 PM or Sundays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM depending on the group)

U5 (2021)

TTC 4: Saturday 10:30–12:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: FUNdamentals & movement play

• Playful introduction to soccer through fun activities
• Core movement (running, jumping, stopping, turning)
• Gentle ball mastery (toe taps, stops, little dribbles)
• Confidence and joy as the main focus

U6 (2020)

TTC 4: Saturday 10:30–12:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Ball control & early teamwork

• Dribbling and passing with both feet
• 1v1 shield-and-turn challenges
• Fun coordination and balance activities
• Encouraging cooperation and communication

U7 (2019)

TTC 4: Sunday 10:00–11:30
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Coordination & early game sense

• Dribbling and passing under light pressure
• Understanding spacing and support
• Small-sided games to improve awareness
• Building confidence and decision-making

U8 (2018)

TTC 4: Saturday 10:30–12:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Skill development & game awareness

• Introduction to positions and roles
• Dribbling, passing, and shooting under mild pressure
• Small-sided games to teach teamwork
• Introduction to defending and transitions

U9 (2017)

TTC 4: Sunday 11:30–1:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Technical growth & early tactics

• Combination play (give-and-go, overlaps)
• Defensive shape and marking
• Finishing from different angles
• Developing confidence under game-like pressure

U10 (2016)

TTC 4: Saturday 10:30–12:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Technique under pressure

• First-touch control and quick passing
• Building from the back and team shape
• Agility and reaction drills
• Leadership and communication in play

U11 (2015)

TTC 4: Sunday 11:30–1:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Applying tactics & athletic habits

• Attack and defensive transitions
• Role-specific technical refinement
• Speed, endurance, and agility training
• Game preparation and accountability

U12 (2014)

TTC 4: Saturday 10:30–12:00
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Competitive readiness

• Advanced drills under pressure
• Team formations and transitions
• Mental preparation and focus
• Independent and confident play

U13 (2013)

TTC 4: Sunday 10:00–11:30
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Performance & leadership

• High-intensity technical sessions
• Strategic pressing and team shape
• Mental toughness and resilience
• Leadership within the group

U15 (2012–2011)

TTC 4: Sunday 10:00–11:30
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Advanced play & competition prep

• Complex tactical systems and transitions
• Role-specific movement and play building
• Fitness and injury prevention routines
• Game analysis and feedback sessions

U17 (2010)

TTC 4: Sunday 10:00–11:30
TTC 1: Saturday 9:30–11:00

Focus: Senior readiness

• High-speed technical drills and scanning
• Compact defending and structured pressing
• Finishing under time and space constraints
• Leadership and mentorship roles