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)
Boys Academy Director - John Vincent (click to email)
Girls Academy Director - Amanda Burson (click to email)
FALL 2021 ACADEMY
Academy skills sessions
The VHSC Academy will offer FREE extra skills sessions to further develop players within the Academy Program. Players will have a chance to improve their technical ability in a positive, exciting, and challenging environment! 16 player maximum per session (spots are limited)!
Online registration is MANDATORY. Players may only register for one time slot and must attend all 6 weeks.
Begins August - September
Days & Times TBD:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
2021-2022 Competitive Team Names & Age Group Chart
| Birth Year | Age Group | Girls Team Names | Boys Team Names | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Under 8 | Attack 14 | Steamers 14 | 7v7 |
| 2013 | Under 9 | Attack 13 | Steamers 13 | 7v7 |
| 2012 | Under 10 | Attack 12 | Steamers 12 | 7v7 |
| 2011 | Under 11 | Attack 11 | Steamers 11 | 9v9 |
| 2010 | Under 12 | Attack 10 | Steamers 10 | 9v9 |
| 2009 | Under 13 | Attack 09 | Steamers 09 | 11v11 |
| 2008 | Under 14 | Attack 08 | Steamers 08 | 11v11 |
| 2007 | Under 15 | Attack 07 | Steamers 07 | 11v11 |
| 2006 | Under 16 | Attack 06 | Steamers 06 | 11v11 |
| 2005 | Under 17 | Attack 05 | Steamers 05 | 11v11 |
| 2004 | Under 18 | Attack 04 | Steamers 04 | 11v11 |
| 2003 | Under 19 | Attack 03 | Steamers 03 | 11v11 |
Steamers/Attack Black (1st team), Steamers/Attack Black II (2nd team), etc.
Last Update: March 15, 2021