United Soccer Academies Windsor
Indoor Academy Registration Now Open
Welcome
United Soccer Academies offers a year round team-based soccer program for boys born between 2011 and 2016 and girls born 2013 – 2017 We have several locations in Windsor, Lakeshore, and Chatham, each of our academies is structured and operates uniformly, ensuring consistent quality and experience across all teams and programs. Our season provides year round soccer for all players and mirrors the school year with outdoor training and weekend matches in the Fall and Spring and indoor training through the winter months.
Every player who enrols is guaranteed the chance to play on a team in our Inter Academy Matches and Tournaments with no tryouts required. Our unique position as both team and match/tournament operators allows us to maintain high standards of training and ensure excellent conduct from coaches and spectators alike. This commitment to excellence creates a more enjoyable and supportive environment for our playersM
2025 Academy Year
INDOOR WINTER
January, February & March - Indoors
Throughout the winter months players have indoor training at one of our locations once per week ensuring they keep training and playing through the winter months. Sometimes we are able to offer groups an additional night when we have extra indoor space available.
Locations
Walkerville School
WF Herman Academy
Westgate Public School
Atkinson Memorial Centre
SPRING-SUMMER
April, May & June - Outdoors
Outdoor training & practices twice a week either on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday held at Ford Test Track Park. In addition players get access to approximately 4 United Soccer Academy Tournaments which are held on weekends. All players can also play in our United Soccer Academy Tournaments which are held on weekends and bring together players at all of our locations in Windsor, Chatham and Lakeshore. Players can opt in to whichever of the tournaments they want to play in, these are included in your Academy fees.
Location
Academy Ends June 30th 2025
Practices & Training
Principles Based Learning
We believe that a strong foundation in the principles of play is essential for becoming a successful soccer player. Our curriculum focuses on teaching these universal principles, such as passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, and defending. By understanding these principles, players can adapt to different game situations and make better decisions on the field.
Station Based Approach
Our station-based approach ensures that all players receive equal attention and exposure to various skills. By dividing players into groups and rotating them through different activities, we create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This approach also allows us to focus on specific skills or principles at each station, ensuring that players have a deep understanding of each concept.
Game Based Training
Our game-based approach creates a realistic and engaging learning environment where players can practice skills in context. Instead of focusing on isolated drills, we use games with different formats and rules to simulate real-game scenarios. This helps players develop an understanding of the game’s flow and learn how to apply their skills in a competitive setting
Simplified Curriculum
We have simplified our curriculum to maximize playing and learning time. While players may see similar activities each week, the underlying principles or technical skills being taught may vary. By reducing the number of activities players need to learn, we can focus on deepening their understanding of each concept and providing more opportunities for practice.
Inter Academy Matches & Tournaments
Inter Academy
Inter Academy Tournaments are a fun way for our players to play matches against other players from different academies in our area. We try to make teams that are just from your child’s home academy, but sometimes we mix players from different academies to give everyone a chance to play. It’s a great way to meet new friends and improve your game!
Opt In Events
All of our events are optional. You don’t have to play in every event we offer. This means that players who can’t travel very far can still join in on events that are closer to home. We want everyone to feel welcome, so we’re trying to make our program as inclusive as possible. If you can travel, you can play in all of our events! At the beginning of each Fall and Spring season, we’ll send you a list of events, and you can sign up for the ones you want to attend.
Locations
Each of our three Academy locations Chatham, Lakeshore & Windsor take turns hosting the Inter Academy events. This gives people who may have less ability to travel a chance to still participate in the events that are local to them and gives those who can travel the option to do so and participate in all events.
Code Of Conduct
We run our events with strict codes of conduct for both coaches and spectators. There is a no coaching from the sidelines policy that must be adhered to, fostering a positive and supportive environment. Our coaches collaborate across teams, avoiding the confrontational nature seen in other travel leagues. This collaborative approach ensures the development of all players and promotes a healthy, enjoyable atmosphere where players can express themselves and flourish.
Coaching & Instruction
United Soccer Academy is proud of its skilled coaching staff, all held to consistent high standards and fully equipped to deliver our curriculum to all players. Unlike other programs, we don’t outsource coach training but have developed our own coach training programs, ensuring our coaches are well-versed in our philosophy and methods. All of our coaches are paid coaches which ensures a higher level of quality and accountability. The coaching you will get at the Academy is on the whole a higher level than almost all local travel soccer programs in the area. we also use our own standardized and consistent training curriculum to ensure all players get the same instruction. We do not rely on volunteer parents to run our program.
We commit to fairness by giving every player access to our top coaches, regardless of talent level. This approach, coupled with our in-house training, ensures quality soccer education and supports our dedication to equal opportunities for all players.
Our Philosophy & Approach
We’ve replaced the stress of tryouts with an open-door policy. We believe in giving every child the chance to improve and enjoy the game, not excluding them based on early performance. After all, development is a journey, not a race.
We understand that planning is crucial for families. Our training sessions run at consistent days and times throughout the year, and schedules are shared far in advance. This includes all sessions and league matches, making it easy to manage soccer commitments alongside other activities.
We welcome players of all abilities. Everyone will find their perfect spot in our program, where they are appropriately challenged and allowed to grow at their own pace. Plus, players can move groups throughout the year based on their progress and current needs.
Our curriculum focuses on teaching players the universal principles of soccer. We also provide technical skills training, which is integrated into game situations wherever possible. We believe that learning soccer should happen through playing soccer, not isolated drills.
The quality of our coaches is unmatched. All of our coaches complete the same ongoing training and deliver a principle-based curriculum with full support. We firmly believe in equipping our coaches with the tools they need to provide the best soccer education.
Our approach focuses on unity and equality. We don’t attach labels to groups or players; everyone is considered an essential part of our team. Our philosophy emphasizes player development over early talent identification.
2023-24 Academy Fees
There is a one time Joining and administration fee of $30 fee paid upon enrolment this covers the cost of your Academy practice shirt. The Academy monthly fee is $65 per month this fee is collected via credit card authorized payments on the 1st of each month. If you join midway through a month we will prorate your initial monthly fee. Please note that this fee is not based on the number of sessions you attend each month. During the winter months, you’ll have fewer sessions, while in the spring and summer, you’ll have more. Even though the number of sessions varies, your monthly payment remains the same as we have averaged the cost of participation throughout the academy year.
Apply Today
To apply for our soccer academy, please complete the application form and select which night you would to register for. We’ll review your application and let you know if there are still spaces available for your child’s age group and chosen night. Once we confirm we have space for your player, we’ll send you instructions on how to make your joining fee and first monthly payment to complete the registration process. Please note that spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and are not confirmed until payment is received.