Academy
The U9-U12 Suda Swarm Academy program meticulously turns young soccer players into well-rounded athletes. It focuses on technical mastery, tactical awareness, and game comprehension. The curriculum introduces players to essential skills, knowledge, and mindset for competitive soccer.
2026-2027 Playerβs Age Group by Birthdate
Your playerβs age group is based on their birthdate between August 1 and July 31.
About SCCL (Academy)
The Southeastern Clubs Champions League (SCCL) is a high-quality and largest local platform in the state, providing an environment for both boys and girls to develop, compete, and grow locally. U11 and U12 academy teams compete in the SCCL. Top talent from our SCCL teams are given opportunities to compete and further their development in our NAL or DPL select teams starting at U12.
Curriculum
Our academy follows the Suda Swarm Academy Curriculum, providing a structured learning environment. Players receive technical drills, tactical strategies, and game simulations to develop holistically, both on and off the field.
Environment
The program offers a competitive, professional, and safe environment where players can flourish. It challenges them to push their boundaries while being supported in an atmosphere that promotes growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Game Day
We emphasize introducing game tactics and formations, helping players understand how to approach various game situations. This improves their ability to execute strategies effectively in live matches, enabling them to think and perform under pressure.
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
1 year commitment upon being selected after tryouts
U9-U10: 2 (90 min) team training sessions per week
U11-U12: 2-3 (90 min) team training sessions per week based on team level
Travel up to 1 hour from Cumming, GA during regular season
U11-U12 academy teams compete in the SCCL schedule
Dedicated licensed coach and mentor
FAQ
Teams are separated into boys and girls teams. A singular girl can play on a boys team. A singular boy cannot play on a girls team.
U9-U12 participation is a 1 year commitment which includes 1 fall season and 1 spring season.
Each team is required to participate in at least 1 pre-season and 1 post-season tournament. Please visit our tournaments page for more details.
Players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, performance, and commitment level.
Playing time is determined by performance, ability, effort and commitment, both at training and in games. This is a coaching staff decision.
Visit our tuition page to view all the associated costs and tuition details for our Pre-Academy, Academy, Select programs.
Futbol Club Sudamerica (Sudamerica Swarm FC) is a 501(c)3 organization that adheres to a βno refundβ policy for all its programs. All families must agree to this policy when making any payment through PlayMetrics, our club management platform.
DPL β‘οΈ GIRLS ACADEMY π
An exciting time for our girls program at Suda!
Jada and Marlowe earned the opportunity to train in the Girls Academy Aspire environment at Swarm FC.
As our girls pathway continues to grow, opportunities like this are exactly what we want to see. We want players being challenged, developing in strong environments, and earning the chance to take the next step.
We are excited about whatβs ahead for Jada and Marlowe, and even more excited about the direction of our girls program and the opportunities being created for our players.
The real player pathway keeps growing. π
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Aug 27
NAL β‘οΈ MLS NEXT π
In just two weeks, Ethan Cabezas and Giovanni Estrada have earned opportunities to train in the MLS NEXT environment at Swarm FC, while continuing to compete with their NAL teams. Both are also members of the Swarm FC U17 National Team.
This is what the pathway is all about: creating opportunities, supporting development, and helping players take the next step when theyβre ready.
Weβre proud to support Ethan and Gio throughout this journey as they continue to grow and accomplish their dreams.
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Aug 19
