The Academy Program is designed to promote player development over team development in a child centered environment for the U8s-U12s.  The purpose of the program is to increase enjoyment and player retention for players transitioning from our Patriot Program into our Recreational or Competitive program. As a result of removing the pressure to earn results, we are able shift the focus to the technical development of our players.  

The Academy will serve as a bridge program between our intramural (Patriot) and competitive (Blue) programs. Our players involved in the academy will receive quality training that follows our curriculum prepared by the Youth Academy Director. The purpose of this curriculum is to guide our players on the appropriate pathway towards soccer success.

1. Academy Fee. The fee covers the registration for one to two tournaments. It also covers the additional fees charged by ASA for playing in the Academy, the coaching fees paid to non-parent coaches and travel expenses to out of Birmingham games paid to the coaches. Any travel costs associated with players and families attending tournaments, including lodging, meals, and travel are the responsibilities of the player.

2. Uniform Fee. A uniform kit will be purchased by each Academy program player via wegotsoccer.com. All players must order a new kit for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 soccer year. The cost after promotional code (HOMEREWARD) is applied is  $149.40 before shipping and handling.  Players should not purchase until they have received information from the club! Player's needing additional assistance with their uniform purchase should email Chrisrogers@homewoodsoccer.com

3. Homewood Soccer does not allow the request for or the collection of other money, not covered above, from players or their parents. Homewood Soccer Club will not bill families for team tournament registration, coach travel expenses, or other club expenses. All of these expenses are included in your Academy Program Fee.

4. Homewood Soccer does not require a player to pay Spring Fees if they do not register for the Spring. Players should be aware that ASA does require a full year commitment, and a player will not be allowed to change clubs in the Spring.

5. Homewood Soccer does have a financial aid program and allows payment plans. Information is available and those interested should contact us at 205-874-9182 or email Chrisrogers@homewoodsoccer.com.

6. Players will not be allowed to play in a League game until they have paid their fees or applied for a Payment Plan or Financial aid.