Futures

UPDATED FOR FALL 2023 and SPRING 2024

A3 Soccer is offering Futures Soccer to players born between 2017 (U07) and 2020 (U04).

Our Europa League is for players born in 2020 (U04). Its purpose is to establish a skill foundation based on fundamentals through a clinic environment.

The Champions League is for players born 2019 (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 2018 (U06) and 2017 (U07), will introduce players to regular fields, referees, goals, and positions.

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

 

Europa League

A clinic based league for 2020 players.

Our league allows our U04 (born 2020) 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 2019 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 teams conduct their clinics on Monday nights and games are on Saturday morning. 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 2017 amd 2018 players.

Games and practices are at Bell Branch - 2400 Davidsonville Road. Practices are one night a week and games are on the weekend (Saturday morning). The season will last approximately 9 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 soccder!

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 15th 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.

More Information

Please visit www.a3soccer.com for more information, e-mail Futures Commissioner Paddy Meleady.