VHSC U8-U11 COMPETITIVE SOCCER
CENTER OF EXCEELENCE
Welcome to the Academy Soccer page at Vestavia Hills Soccer Club.
The Center 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.
- 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)
F23-S24 CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Tryouts for Center of Excellence
The VHSC Center of Excellence (formerly called the Academy) will host OPEN tryouts for all players from any Club and level. Tryouts will be over two days and consist of technical and skill practice, open scrimmaging, and gameplay.
Online registration is MANDATORY for all players.
Tryouts are May 22-23, 2023
- Tryouts/evaluations are done over 2 days.
- Online registration is required (can be done on site).
- 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)
2023-2024 Competitive Team Names & Age Group Chart
| Birth Year | Age Group | Girls Team Names | Boys Team Names | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Under 8 | Attack 16 SAP | Steamers 16 SAP | 5v5-7v7* |
| 2015 | Under 9 | Attack 15 COE/SAP | Steamers 15 COE/SAP | 7v7 |
| 2014 | Under 10 | Attack 14 COE/SAP | Steamers 14 COE/SAP | 7v7-9V9* |
| 2013 | Under 11 | Attack 13 COE/SAP | Steamers 13 COE/SAP | 9v9 |
| 2012 | Under 12 | Attack 12 | Steamers 12 | 9v9 |
| 2011 | Under 13 | Attack 11 | Steamers 11 | 11v11 |
| 2010 | Under 14 | Attack 10 | Steamers 10 | 11v11 |
| 2009 | Under 15 | Attack 09 | Steamers 09 | 11v11 |
| 2008 | Under 16 | Attack 08 | Steamers 08 | 11v11 |
| 2007 | Under 17 | Attack 07 | Steamers 07 | 11v11 |
| 2005/2006 | Under 18/19 | Attack 05/06 | Steamers 05/06 | 11v11 |
SAP = Skill Acquisition Program
Black = 1st level team
White = 2nd level team
Grey = 3rd level team
Blue = 4th level team