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
Dates: March 4- May 4
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Sugar Creek Soccer Complex
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.