Futures

Where the fun starts!

Futures

World Cup (U6 and U7 – Birth year 2019 and 2018)

Boys and Girls on separate teams

Season runs September 6th - November 2nd.

Practices start September 6th with games starting September 7th.

Training will be on Friday nights on the turf field. Training sessions will follow a new curriculum demonstrated by our professional coaches with the assistance of volunteer coaches to manage teams. Professional coaches will be assigned to teams to help volunteer coaches and provide more individualized instruction. Games will consist of 4-10 minute quarters.

Boys are 5:30-6:30pm Friday nights and 9:00-10:00 am Saturday Mornings
Girls are 6:20-7:40pm Friday nights and 10:15-11:15 am Saturday Mornings

Champions League (U5 – Birth Year 2020)

Boys and Girls on separate teams

Season Runs Monday nights September 9th - October 23rd
Boys are 5:30-6:15pm
Girls are 6:20-7:10pm

Training/games will be on Monday nights on Field A. Training sessions will be run by professional coaches. There will be 25 minutes of training with a 15 minute game following.

Europa League (U4 – Birth Year 2021)

Season Runs Saturday mornings from September 14th - November 2nd
Boys and girls play 8:15-9am

This is run by a professional trainer that follows an introductory curriculum to soccer.

World Cup

WORLD CUP
WORLD CUP FRIDAY NIGHT TRAINING	SATURDAY WORLD CUP GAMES

Friday Night Training
BOYS England (Blue 1) USA (Blue 2) Germany (Red 1) Spain (Red 2) Italy (Green 1) Uruguay (Green 2) Mexico (Yellow 1) Holland (Yellow 2) New Zealand (Orange 1) Scotland (Orange 2)	GIRLS Sweden (Blue 1) Canada (Blue 2) Austria (Red 1) Belgium (Red 2) Chile (Green 1) Denmark (Green 2) Brazil (Yellow 1) Argentina (Yellow 2)

Scenes from Futures

Futures

A3 Soccer is offering Futures Soccer to players born between 2018 (U07) and 2021 (U04).

Our Europa League is for players born in 2021 (U04). Its purpose is to establish a skill foundation based on fundamentals through a clinic environment.

The Champions League is for players born 2020 (U05). The Champions League will allow our young players to get an introduction to the world's favorite sport.

Our own version of the World Cup, for players born between 2019 (U06) and 2018 (U07), will introduce players to regular fields, referees, goals, and positions.

All parts of the program will emphasize learning, development, and fun!

Fall 2024 Futures

Registration closes 8/16
Late Registration closes 8/23
Training starts:
- WC (World Cup)
  - Friday nights 9/6 with games starting Saturdays 9/7
  - Season runs 9/6 - 11/2
  - Boys are 5:30-6:30 Girls are 6:40-7:40pm
  - Birth Year (2018/2019) ($130)
- Champions League Mondays 9/9 to 10/23
  - Boys are 5:30-6:15 and Girls are 6:20-7:10
  - If there are not enough players in both programs it will be combined to the 5:30-6:15pm time frame
  - Birth Year 2020 ($40)
- Europa
  - Saturday mornings from 9/14-11/2 8:15-9am

Europa League

A clinic based league for U04 players.

Our league allows our U04 players to be introduced to the game in a total clinic environment (no games) which will focus on teaching players to develop basic motor skills such as walking, running and changing directions.

Champions League

A recreational league for U05 players.

As many of you know, due to feedback from parents and coaches, we restructured the Champions League to incorporate more professional training. This was done to improve the skill-building experience for all players. We are confident this new approach has enhanced the experience for parents, coaches, and players. The clinic runs 35-40 minutes and immediately transitions into a ~20 minute game with teams matched up against each other. The clinic is conducted by a professional trainer who demonstrates "games" for the teams. Coaches are expected to learn the games so they can reinforce the lessons learned during practices. The new format allows inexperienced coaches the opportunity to develop coaching skills on the field. This will enable both the coaches and players a fun, interactive time with their teams with a high level of instruction. The players and coaches will stay together throughout the session. Teams will be provided team jerseys to represent their Champions League team - Manchester, Inter, Liverpool, Real, etc.

World Cup

A recreational soccer league for U06-U07 players.

Games and practices are at Bell Branch - 2400 Davidsonville Road. The season will last approximately 8 weeks. League play features recreational soccer with games played on a short-sided field, 5v5, and referees. Game scores and statistics are not kept. The emphasis is on fun and transitioning to county/premier soccer. Teams will be provided team jerseys to represent their international World Cup team - USA, England, Germany, Spain, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Leagues

Are there separate leagues for boys and girls?

Yes! We are now offering all-boys and all-girls soccer!*

My child has never played soccer. Is A3's Futures soccer for him or her?

Yes, Futures soccer is often the first organized sport many kids play. No soccer experience is necessary for any of the intramural leagues.

Registration

How do I register my child?

Only online registrations are accepted.

When does registration open and close?

Registration for Spring opens on or about January 1st and on or about June 1st for Fall. Registration usually remains open for approximately 45 days. Futures registration will usually stay open a few weeks longer than the rest of the programs.

How do I volunteer to help out?

When registering your child, please make a note in the Parent Volunteer section.

May I request the same volunteer from last season?

Yes, but we can't guarantee all requests will be honored. Please enter the volunteer's name during registration. Only requests submitted through the website will be considered.

Can I request my child be on the same team as another child?

Yes, but we can't guarantee all requests will be honored. Please enter any special requests during registration. Only requests submitted through the website will be considered.

Futures Schedule:

All dates are approximate	Fall Season	Spring Season
Registration Opens	June	January
Uniforms Ordered	July	February
Teams Created	August	March
Coaches Meeting	Late August	Late March
Team Placements	Late August	Late March
First Game	Early September	Early April
Last Game	Early November	Early June

*- Dates subject to change.

Equipment Soccer

Soccer cleats are strongly recommended but shin guards are required and must be worn inside socks. Each child will be given a team shirt.

Volunteers

These are the heart and soul of our soccer program. If you are interested in coaching, assistant coaching, or helping our commissioner, please complete the Parent Volunteer section of the registration form and plan on attending our coach's organizational meeting and clinic. The season will not start on time if we don't get enough coaches on time, so please consider volunteering if at all possible. We will provide you with all of the equipment, information, and support you need, even if you have never played soccer or coached before.

* - if regstration numbers are low, boys and girls will be placed in the same training for Europa and Champions League.

More Information

Please visit www.a3soccer.com for more information, e-mail Futures Commissioner Liz Tobe.