Winter Academy Description

2025 Winter Academy Information.

Winter Academy takes place in January & February of 2025 at the SOCA Field House; beginning the week of January 2-8, ending the week of February 6-12.  The week of February 13-19 is the reserved make-up week in the event of weather cancellations.

The Winter Academy provides a focused training environment that is age and level appropriate.  Typically each training session will include:  individual technical skill development, small group training activities specific to the daily topic, and small sided game play. Academy instruction is provided by SOCA staff coaches and other selected coaches.  Each Academy is limited in size to ensure appropriate coach-to-player ratio.  Each program will run for six consecutive weeks meeting once per week at the same day, location and time, with a reserved make-up date in the event of inclement weather cancellation.

Cost:  $149
Each Academy is limited by the total number of players enrolled.  There are no refunds after the registration deadline of December 13, 2024.

All Winter Academy programs will take place at the fabulous, soccer-specific SOCA Field House in the Belvedere neighborhood.   Sessions are challenging, fun and age and/or gender specific, with Travel-only options for advanced players.  We offer a Goalkeeping School series, an Attacker series for U10, U12 players, a Footskills series for U10’s and U12’s, along with the super popular U6 Hot Shots and U8 Skill Builder options.  Check the specific options available for your player and individual session descriptions in your personal SOCA account.

Winter Academy Schedule

2025 Winter Academy Information.

Winter Academy takes place in January & February of 2025 at the SOCA Field House, located at 875 Belvedere Blvd., Charlottesville.

Winter 2025 Registration is NOW available in your SOCA account!  All Academies strictly limited in size.  Registration closes at deadline, or when full.  Register early!

Register separately for each unique Academy offering.  Each Academy operates one day per week,  for six weeks.

Sessions begin the week of January 2-8  and will complete the week of  February 6-12.  There is a reserved week (February 13-19) for make-up sessions in the event of inclement weather cancellations.

2025 Winter Academy Schedule 

Co-ed Academies:

u4/5 Mini Soccer Explorers (Tuesday, 12:30-2:00 pm)

u6 Hot Shots (Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u8 Skill Builder (Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u8 Skill Builder (Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u8 Skill Builder (Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u10 Attacker (Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u10 Attacker (Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u12 Attacker (Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u10-14 Goalkeeping School (Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

u11-12 Advanced Goalkeeping School Travel & Challenge Only (Monday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

u13-15 Advanced Goalkeeping School Travel Only (Monday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

u15-19 Advanced Goalkeeping – High School Prep (Monday, 6:40-7:40 pm)

Boys Academies:

U10 Boys Footskills (Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

U12 Boys Footskills (Monday, 6:40-7:40 pm)

U10 Boys Jamboree Only By Invitation Only (Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm) 

U11 Boys Travel Only (Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm) 

U12 Boys Travel Only (Monday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

u13 Boys Travel Only (Thursday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

u14 Boys Travel Only (Thursday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

Girls Academies

U10 Girls Footskills (Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

U12 Girls Footskills (Monday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

U10 Girls Jamboree Only By Invitation Only (Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

U11 Girls Travel Only (Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm)

U12 Girls Travel Only (Monday, 6:40-7:40 pm)

U13 Girls Travel Only (Thursday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

U14 Girls Travel Only (Thursday, 5:35-6:35 pm)

Holiday Soccer Skills Clinic

Back for Another Year!

Holiday Soccer Day Camp/Skills Clinic Series at the SOCA Field House

2024 Holiday Soccer Day Camp/Skills Clinic Series at the SOCA Field House

Last year was an overwhelming success, combining two of our most well received camps.

This year we will offer our Holiday Soccer Day Camp / Skills Clinic program.  We will integrate our Skills Clinic into our “Day Camp” program.  This will allow us to provide a fun, fast-paced environment for all of our campers.

Each day will consist of small group instruction, age appropriate games and fun full group activities.

The Holiday Soccer Skills Clinic portion will include a skill development program intended for all players.  The program focuses on individual player development within a dynamic small group setting.  The clinic will be formatted in a unique structure, with players rotating through four skill stations each day.  Over the four days, players will receive training in essential topics.  The emphasis is on learning important skills such as: ball mastery, dribbling, receiving, passing, shooting, defending, and other fundamental skills. 

Each daily session includes rotation through a variety of technical topic stations.  Players will be grouped by age, experience, ability and gender when possible.  Each day, camp participants will have the opportunity to play on the large 60×40 indoor field, and also on the Futsal Fields.  This will allow players to develop their game in different settings. 

Low player-to-coach ratio enables individual attention. All instruction will be provided by SOCA staff coaches and other selected, experienced coaches.  

Location:  SOCA Field House, 875 Belvedere Blvd., Charlottesville, VA 22901.  Fantastic soccer-specific indoor venue!

Time:  9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Days: 

Monday, December 23;

Thursday, December 26

Friday, December 27

Monday, January 30  

Registration Fee:  $85 per player/each date.

There is a discounted price if you register for all 4 days ($300).

If you want to receive the discount, please select the “Full Holiday Camp” option in your SOCA Account Available Programs.

Includes:  Great instruction, training in small groups, fun format and emphasis on skill development.

Registration Deadline: December 13.  No refunds after the registration deadline.

Age Group:  Players born 2018-2013 (U7-U12).

***New*** Mini Soccer Explorers

Mini Soccer Explorers

at the SOCA Field House

2025 Mini Soccer Explorers 

at the SOCA Field House

This new Academy is for 3 and 4 year olds and offers an introductory, relaxed environment for kids to engage in some playful kinesthetic exploration.  This is a program that will encourage growth and independence away from their parent/caretaker.  (Parents/Caretakers are required to remain on site, and are encouraged to participate with their child if necessary – Wifi is available)  Academy curriculum will be provided by SOCA staff coaches.  Mini Soccer Explorers will run for eight consecutive weeks, and will be a drop-in program allowing families to utilize the climate protected indoor facility at their convenience each Tuesday between 12:30 – 2:00 PM.

Mini Soccer Explorers Winter Academy
Explorers Academy is a fun way to play and learn soccer.  The Academy introduces children to basic soccer skills in a kid-friendly, non-competitive environment.  Each session includes player coordination activities, individual skill development, skill building movements, and fun on-field obstacles to navigate.  Explorers Winter Academy is the perfect introduction to our Hot Shots program.

The surface is artificial turf. Players should wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle.  All other equipment will be provided.  The SOCA Field House is an indoor facility, but players should still dress in layers.

Cost:  $100

Location:  SOCA Field House, 875 Belvedere Blvd., Charlottesville, VA 22901.  Fantastic soccer-specific indoor venue!

Time:  12:30 – 2:00 pm

Days:  Tuesdays (January 7 – February 25)

Registration Fee:  $100

Registration Deadline: January 3.  No refunds after the registration deadline.

Age Group:  Players born between July 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021