Penhold Soccer Academy
Inclusive. Equitable. Player Centred.
2022-23 Penhold Soccer Academy Enrolment
For the 2022-23 Academy year we will be accepting students born 2017 and older. The Academy year runs parallel to the school year. The Academy starts when children go back to school in September 2022 and continues throughout the year until they finish school in June 2023. The Academy operates both outdoor and indoor based on time of year and there are scheduled breaks that coincide with the school year schedule. Spaces at the Academy are very limited due to facility constraints and our philosophy of ensuring that every player at the Academy receives the same high level of coaching and instruction.
Players can join the Academy at anytime during the year as long as there are spaces available for the players gender and group. To find out if there is a space currently available for your player please complete any of the Inquiry forms on this page and we will check if we have space and send you the Academy Information Package to review.
The Academy Approach
We offer a principle based curriculum for grade school age players we help players improve their individual technical skills and at the same time learn how to play the game in a fun and motivating environment. All players are afforded the same high level of coaching/instruction and get an equal number of sessions and are coached by all of our Academy coaches. Come learn How to play in a fun, fluid and competitive program. If you want more than recreational level instruction but without the high cost and commitment of travel teams then we are a great choice for your player.
Outdoor Location
Penhold Multiplex
Why You & Your Player Will Love Our Academies
NO Tryouts
NO Politics
NO Labels
Variety, Fun, Challenging
Affordable
Less Travel
Parents Are Partners
All Players Are Equal
Standard Pricing
Learn More About Enrolling At The Academy
If you would like to learn more about the 2022-23 Academy for your child please complete the form below to receive an Academy Enrolment Package. We will send you out the enrolment package which contains a complete overview of the entire Academy year, including days, dates, times and academy tuition fees. You will be notified as soon as enrolment opens.
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Our Player Development Model
Developing young soccer players is a complex task and there are many factors outside of the curriculum and activities that are used to teach the game. At United Soccer Academies, we have detailed all the factors that affect and influence a player’s development and we have put this into our own player development model. The different factors are dialled up or down depending on which stage of development an individual player as at and what they need to help them keep progressing. What we have found is that the coaches & curriculum only play a limited part in a player’s development. At the younger ages it’s actually all the other factors and we combine them – that helps development and keeps players in the game.

Get The 2022-23 Academy Enrolment Package
Get Started
Please complete the inquiry form with your players info. We will check availability at the Academy for your player and send you a detailed Membership Information Package which outlines everything you can expect for your player while at the the Academy.
If there is space available and you wish to join the Academy please let us know so we can set up registration for you to complete and confirm your space.
Please be advised that we do NOT hold tryouts in order to select players for the Academy or for any of our Travel teams. We do not reserve spaces they are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Academy Stages Not Ages
At our Academies players progress through 3 different stages based on their technical ability and tactical understanding of the game. This is a far better method than simply grouping players strictly by year of birth. As the players learn, improve and progress, the curriculum and what we teach changes and progresses too. Our curriculum starts out with a focus on technical ability and getting players comfortable with the ball. As soon as they demonstrate they have a good level of competency, they move straight into learning about the principles of the game and how to play.
Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Our Philosophy
Coaching Pools
Our Academy coaching staff work as a collaborative team and are involved with as many players at different age groups as possible. This fosters a club atmosphere and gives players a chance to learn from all of our Academy coaches from top to bottom.
Standard Programming
All players in your Academy should get the same soccer experience that is designed to help them learn the game and improve. All players get access to the same programming. The program is designed with player development in mind not simply gaining registrations.
Training Groups
Our model uses Training Groups which allow players to experience different levels of challenge throughout the season. Players have the opportunity to train with a variety of players and at different levels throughout the course of the season not be locked into one group.
Equal Opportunity
We believe that we should be providing all players the same high standard of coaching and access to the same programs. Every player regardless of age, gender or ability should be able to participate in the same amount and quality of soccer as the next player.
Varied Game Formats
Game formats are not designed for the adult spectators or the coaches, they are used to provide the most enjoyment and best learning opportunities for the players. The game formats are designed to encourage learning the principles of how we play soccer and maximize player involvement.
Player First Team Second
Every player comes before the team. At the grassroots stage the focus must be on each individual player and developing their understanding of the key principles of "HOW" we play soccer, not on creating teams that win at any cost without using the key principles of HOW to play.
Every Player Gets A Great Coach
Coach Allocation
Coach Standards
Coach Education
Learn More About Enrolling Your Player
Simply complete the form below or use any of the contact details listed below to request an Academy Membership Information Package or send us any questions you have about joining the Academy.