Junior ACADEMY

Building core soccer fundamentals, agility, and a lifelong passion for the game in a fun, structured, and competitive environment.

U8 - U12

Age Brackets

2x / Wk

Weekly Practices

PUMA

Official Kit

Fall/Spring

Seasonal Play

program overview

Focused on individual ball mastery, decision-making, and small-sided games to prepare young players for academy progression.

Program Features

2 Professional Training Sessions/Week focusing on ball mastery, dribbling, and passing.

Small-Sided Match Formats (7v7 & 9v9) to maximize ball touches and player confidence.

USSF Licensed Youth Coaching Staff dedicated to positive, encouraging player growth.

Seasonal Tournaments & Friendlies against regional select team

Official PUMA Training Gear & Match Kit for all registered players.

Direct Pathway into the Kaistorms Senior Academy and competitive select teams.

Junior Academy Age Divisions

Structured developmental tiers tailored to young players' physical and technical milestones.

U8 – U9

7v7 Format

Foundation

Emphasizes fundamental movement skills, 1v1 dribbling confidence, and building joy for playing soccer.

  • Max Ball Touches
  • Fun Skill Challenges

U10

7v7 Format

Skill Acquisition

Introduces tactical concepts, passing combinations, position roles, and goalkeeper integration in 7v7 matches.

  • Team Spacing & Passing
  • Position Fundamentals

U11 - U12

9v9 Format

Senior Academy Prep

Prepares athletes for full-field competitive soccer with advanced decision making and fitness conditioning.

  • Game Intelligence
  • Senior Academy Pathway

Future Kaistorms FC Champions

Next Level Development

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