VHSC U8-U11 COMPETITIVE SOCCER
ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Welcome to the Academy Soccer page at Vestavia Hills Soccer Club.
The Academy of Excellence 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.
- Dolly Ridge (Highway 280)
- 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)
2024-2025 ACADEMY
Tryouts for the Academy of Excellence
The VHSC Academy of Excellence (formerly called the Academy) will host OPEN tryouts for all players from any Club and level. The tryouts will consist of technical and skill practice, open scrimmaging, and gameplay.
Online registration is MANDATORY for all players.
Tryouts are May 20-22, 2024
- Tryouts/evaluations are done over three days.
- Online registration is required but can be done on-site.
- Players should wear soccer attire: a white or light grey numbered jersey, dark shorts, and white socks.
- Bring ample fluids and wear shin guards
Locations & Times:
- Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex
- Liberty Park Soccer Complex
2024-2025 Competitive Team Names & Age Group Chart
| Birth Year | Age Group | Girls Team Names | Boys Team Names | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Under 8 | Attack 17 Academy | Steamers 17 Academy | 5v5 |
| 2016 | Under 9 | Attack 16 Academy | Steamers 16 Academy | 7v7 |
| 2015 | Under 10 | Attack 15 Academy | Steamers 15 Academy | 7v7 |
| 2014 | Under 11 | Attack 14 Academy | Steamers 14 Academy | 9v9 |
| 2013 | Under 12 | Attack 13 | Steamers 13 | 9v9 |
| 2012 | Under 13 | Attack 12 | Steamers 12 | 11v11 |
| 2011 | Under 14 | Attack 11 | Steamers 11 | 11v11 |
| 2010 | Under 15 | Attack 10 | Steamers 10 | 11v11 |
| 2009 | Under 16 | Attack 09 | Steamers 09 | 11v11 |
| 2008 | Under 17 | Attack 08 | Steamers 08 | 11v11 |
| 2006/07 | Under 18/19 | Attack 06/07 | Steamers 06/07 | 11v11 |
Black = 1st level team
White = 2nd level team
Grey = 3rd level team
Blue = 4th level team