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 Playerβs Age Group by Birthdate
Your playerβs age group is based on their birthdate between August 1 and July 31.
Curriculum
Our Pre-Academy follows the Suda Swarm 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.
Our Pre-Academy teams will compete against other clubs. This is not an in-house program like Rec.
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
1 year commitment upon being selected after tryouts
U7-U8: 2 (90 min) team training sessions per week
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 and 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.
Please visit our tournaments page for more details.
Players can guest up to the next age group (U9) for additional game opportunities.
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
