VHSC U8-U11 COMPETITIVE SOCCER
ACADEMY SOCCER
Welcome to the Academy Soccer page at Vestavia Hills Soccer Club.
Academy soccer is our competitive soccer bridge program for all players aspiring to play competitive soccer at U12. Please review the age group chart to find your program. We have 2 locations for boys and girls of all ages that are convenient to both highway 280 and highway 31.
- Central & East Elementary (Highway 31)
- Liberty Park & the SHAC (Sicard Hollow/Highway 280)
Players sign up yearly for our Academy Programs. Evaluations are held each year in early May and in January as needed.
Academy Director - Jason Woodall (click to email)
Girls Academy Director - Amanda Burson (click to email)
F22-S23 ACADEMY
May Tryouts for Academy Soccer
The VHSC Academy will host OPEN tryouts for all players from any Club and level. Tryouts will be over 2-3 days and will consist of technical and skill practice as well as open scrimmaging and game play.
Online registration is MANDATORY for all players.
Tryouts are May 23-25, 2022
- Tryouts typically wrap up on the 1st 2 days, so please make every effort to attend days 1-2.
- Players should wear soccer attire: white or light grey shirt, dark shorts, and white socks.
- Bring ample fluids and wear shin guards
Locations & Times TBD:
- Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex
- Liberty Park Soccer Complex
- Central Field (off of Hwy 31 in Vestavia)
2022-2023 Competitive Team Names & Age Group Chart
| Birth Year | Age Group | Girls Team Names | Boys Team Names | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Under 8 | Attack 15 | Steamers 15 | 7v7 |
| 2014 | Under 9 | Attack 14 | Steamers 14 | 7v7 |
| 2013 | Under 10 | Attack 13 | Steamers 13 | 7v7 |
| 2012 | Under 11 | Attack 12 | Steamers 12 | 9v9 |
| 2011 | Under 12 | Attack 11 | Steamers 11 | 9v9 |
| 2010 | Under 13 | Attack 10 | Steamers 10 | 11v11 |
| 2009 | Under 14 | Attack 09 | Steamers 09 | 11v11 |
| 2008 | Under 15 | Attack 08 | Steamers 08 | 11v11 |
| 2007 | Under 16 | Attack 07 | Steamers 07 | 11v11 |
| 2006 | Under 17 | Attack 06 | Steamers 06 | 11v11 |
| 2005 | Under 18 | Attack 05 | Steamers 05 | 11v11 |
| 2004 | Under 19 | Attack 04 | Steamers 04 | 11v11 |
Steamers/Attack Black (1st team), Steamers/Attack Black II (2nd team), etc.
Last Update: February 24, 2022