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Pre-Academy (ages 6-9)



CHASE GIPSON

Academy & Pre-Academy Director
 

Years coaching: 25+

Levels coached: college, club soccer, high school, ODP, recreation league coordinator,  YMCA league coordinator

Schools coached: Lyon College, Batesville High School, Springdale High School

Playing experience: Lyon College, Arkansas A's, Mobile Revelers (USL), Tulsa Roughnecks (USL)

Credentials: USSF National C License, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP),  YMCA National Leadership Certification

Favorite team: USMNT

Coaching philosophy: Try stuff

SPRING 2024 PRE ACADEMY

Dates: March 4- May 4

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Location: Sugar Creek Soccer Complex


Pre-Academy Program Details

Sporting Arkansas Pre-Academy Program

Pre-Academy is a training program that occurs two nights a week for players ages 6, 7, and 8. Training will focus on technical skills, tactical concepts, ball handling, and more. Each session is 60 minutes long and is led by Academy Director Chase Gipson.

Sporting Arkansas's Pre-Academy program is a skills based development program There will be one practice a week and a game on Saturdays 9:00-10:00am (all games at Sugar Creek). 

This year, for a small additional fee, we are giving players the option to add on an extra practice.


If your child is new to soccer and has no previous soccer experience, then the Little Shots program may be the best fit for your child. You can learn more here.


Pre-Academy Program Inquiry

Pre-Academy Program Inquiry

Sporting Arkansas Soccer Club