Springfield Demize Academy (SDA) has players consisting of pre-school and elementary school boys and girls ages 3 - 7.

 

SDA Little Stars/Jr. Stars Program is designed for those with little or no soccer training who want to learn the fundamentals of soccer and develop basic soccer skills. Focusing on the development of  motor skills and coordination with an emphasis on individual foot skills is a key component to training at these beginner and intermediate levels. 

SDA Academy Program is a 10 month program or three sessions, fall winter, spring designed for the younger players who are preparing to advance into the competitive level of play. 

Lots of fun soccer games in addition to weekly practices will expose our Academy players to soccer in a fun way that will help to nurture their love for the game.  SDA players participate in games during traditional Fall and Spring sessions with the option to play indoor soccer during winter months as well.

The training model they participate in consists of one or two practices a week (based on specific age).  Both Staff Coaches and Professional coaches with extensive playing experience and national coaching licensing (NSCAA or USSF coaching organizations) conduct the practices throughout the year.

 

 

This program is designed for teams ages 6 and up. The competitive program focuses on preparing club members for advancement into both high school and collegiate levels of soccer. Teams will travel to tournaments in the Midwest Region during the Club year. This includes participation in one of the State Cup tournaments and potential League play outside the Springfield area. Teams will practice between 4 – 6 hours a week with additional local exhibition games as they are scheduled by the Coaching Staff. Players are expected to be at ALL. Being excused from practice will be communicated and validated by the Coaching Staff and/or team manager. Players are required to arrive 30 minutes before each game dressed and ready to play, whether it is a league or tournament match. Competitive teams will play year round including Winter Futsal.