The Recreational Program is a soccer program for all youth players. United Futbol Academy supports US
Youth Soccer’s teaching philosophy with respect to small-sided soccer in U4, U6, U8 - U10 and U12 –
U19. This philosophy allows the game to be the teacher by maximizing each player’s touches on the ball
and encourages all the players to develop their skills in all positions. Further, the philosophy discourages
intense competition until the older age groups.
Our Recreational Program currently consists of players from the age of 3 through the age of 18. Please
take note that there is no skill level requirement at any age, i.e. we will have children of all levels
participating on each team in our program. We have developed a system that provides both a fun and
productive environment for players at all levels. Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment
of playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them
as much as possible about the game and the skills needed to excel in the sport.
Please note the following information regarding the Recreational Program Age Groups:
U4 Coed Mini League
*Please note, to participate in the U4 Mini League Program, your child must be 3 years of age by July 31,
2019.
The Mini League is a FUN introductory program designed for three-year-old boys and girls. This is a
success-based program designed to develop a player’s confidence and a life-long love of the game of
soccer. The Mini League program is run as a parent/child clinic format. We will have a Professional
Trainer assisted by the parent/s of each player. We will work on soccer skills each week through a
variety of games and activities. There are no set teams.
The 6-week long season. The cost per season is $85 which includes a t-shirt and ball per seasonal
year (both fall and spring seasons = one seasonal year). I.E. - If you participated in the fall Mini League,
you will not receive a new ball and t-shirt.
Fall 2019 U4 Mini League Practice Schedule:
Practices: Friday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Friday, September 13
No games: 7-week program
U6 - U19 Recreational League
Each U6-U19 team requires a volunteer parent coach, however we provide a professional trainer who
works with each age group once a week. Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment of
playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them as
much as possible about the game and the skills needed to excel in the sport.
Questions for new players? Contact Steffany Ugarte, Branch Director, at steffany@unitedfa.org.
U6 Coed
Practices: Tuesday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 14
U8 Coed
Practices: Tuesday and Friday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 14
U10-U12 Boys & Girls
Practices: Tuesday and Friday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 14
U14-U19 Boys & Girls
Practices: Tuesday and Friday 7pm-8pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 7