Pre-Academy

The U7-U8 Suda Swarm Pre-Academy program serves as the perfect transition from recreational soccer to the academy level. The primary objective of the Pre-Academy is to accelerate the technical and tactical advancement of players who are preparing to join the U9 Academy program.

2026-2027 Player’s Age Group by Birthdate

Your player’s age group is based on their birthdate between August 1 and July 31.

U0
BORN: AUG 1, 2019 – JUL 31, 2020
U0
BORN: AUG 1, 2018 – JUL 31, 2019

Curriculum

Our Pre-Academy follows the FC Sudamerica Academy Curriculum, providing a structured learning environment. Players receive technical drills, tactical strategies, and game simulations to develop to accelerate their understanding of the game.

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 a nurturing 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.

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

1 year commitment upon being selected after tryouts

U7-U8: 2 (90 min) team training sessions per week

Primary Location: Lanierland Park

Travel up to 1 hour from Cumming, GA during regular season

Dedicated licensed coach and mentor

FAQ

Teams are coed or separated into boys and girls teams. If separated, a singular girl can play on a boys team. A singular boy cannot play on a girls team.

U7-U8 participation is a 1 year commitment which includes 1 fall season and 1 spring season.

All players are registered under Georgia Soccer and are covered with sports insurance provided by the league.

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.

Players are expected to attend training sessions and games. If a player cannot attend, the coach and team manager must be notified with as much advance notice as possible.
Please visit our uniforms page for more information.
Our policy prohibits staff members from communicating specific information about a child or team to any individual not listed in the child’s registration information.

Visit our 2025-2026 Tuition page to view all the associated costs and tuition details for our Pre-Academy, Academy, Select programs.

FC Sudamerica has written codes of conduct for players and parents.

Futbol Club Sudamerica (Sudamerica Swarm FC) is a 501(c)3 organization that adheres to a “no refund” policy for all its programs. All families must agree to this policy when making any payment through PlayMetrics, our club management platform.

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2016 Academy Girls Premier
Concorde Fire Challenge Cup (Playing up a year!)
Finalists 🥈
Coaches: Beth Kappauff and Lauren Hoffman
2014 Academy Girls Premier
Concorde Fire Challenge Cup
Finalists 🥈
Coaches: Beth Kappauff and Lauren Hoffman
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2014 Academy Boys Elite
SSA Spring Classic
Champions 🥇
Coaches: Dean Phillips and Michael Gallagher
2014/2015 Academy Boys Premier
Alliance Spring Classic
Champions 🥇
Coach: Dusty Talbert