Pre-Academy
The U7-U8 FC Sudamerica 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.
2025-2026 Age Groups by Birth Year
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 2025 – Spring 2026
1 year commitment upon being selected after tryouts
U7-U8: 2 (90 min) team training sessions per week
Futsal training incorporated as needed
Primary Location: Coal Mountain 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.
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.
