What ages and program levels does Georgia Impact Soccer Club offer?Sprouts serves ages 2–4. Recreational soccer runs ages 4–19. Developmental Pre-Academy targets U8 players moving toward Academy. Academy serves U8–U12; Select serves U13–U19. Elite boys teams can play in MLS NEXT Academy Division (including U13–U19 bands in that pathway); elite girls teams can play in GA Aspire (U13–U19). MLS GO serves ages 6–10 in a spring recreational block.
About
Georgia Impact Soccer Club is a Canton-area organization serving Cherokee County families across beginner, recreational, and competitive pathways. Programming runs from toddler introductions through high-school Select teams, with elite boys teams in MLS NEXT Academy Division and elite girls teams in Girls Academy Aspire. Recreation relies on volunteer coaches; Academy and Select use paid staff coaches with structured training loads and league play that scales by age and level.
What the club offers
Recreational soccer welcomes players ages 4 through 19 in fall (August–November) and spring (February–May). Sprouts serves 2–4 year-olds in six-week sessions focused on motor skills and play. Developmental Pre-Academy (DPA) is the most competitive U8 bridge before Academy, with staff-led training. MLS GO, Major League Soccer’s grassroots recreational program, targets ages 6–10 with April–May evening sessions at Free Home Elementary and Clark Creek Elementary.
Academy covers U8–U12 with limited travel: U9–U10 teams play 7v7 and U11–U12 play 9v9. Academy trains twice a week in 90-minute sessions across a year-round calendar (fall and spring seasons). Select covers U13–U19 at 11v11 with travel requirements that vary by team level; U13–U14 Select can add a full spring season alongside high-level tournaments. Top boys teams compete in MLS NEXT Academy Division; top girls teams compete in GA Aspire. Many teams also compete in the Southeastern Clubs Champions League (SCCL) for ages U13–U18. Goalkeeper training is offered twice a week in Academy and SCCL programming.
Tryouts and competitive placement
Competitive soccer requires tryout attendance for every player. Evaluations are run by the coaching staff, and placement decisions follow within 48 hours after the last tryout day. Tryouts are held in late May through early June and again in mid-January, normally at Badger Creek Park unless families receive a different venue. For the May evaluation window, Academy (U8–U12) is set for May 18–20 and Select (U13–U19) for May 26–28. MLS NEXT Academy Division and GA Aspire ID clinics are set for May 3 and May 10 with U11–U14 blocks in late afternoon and U15–U18 blocks in the evening. Online signup through PlayMetrics is encouraged; walk-up registration is available at tryout sessions. Confirm each season’s exact schedule before traveling because dates move year to year.
Recreational registration and fees
Per-season registration fees for 2025–2026 span Sprouts at $130; recreational soccer from $190 for U4/U5 and U6 through $300 for U16 and combined U17–U19 brackets; and Developmental Pre-Academy at $465 for eligible U8 players. Uniforms are billed separately on top of registration, with the current uniform bundle at $95. Spring 2026 recreation opened registration November 17, with late fees beginning January 15 and registration closing January 31; team assignments follow February 6, practice starts the week of February 9, first games February 28, and the season ends May 2, with a spring-break blackout April 4–12 and picture day April 25.
Mission and partnerships
The mission is to provide positive, high-quality soccer programming at every level while equipping players for strong technical, tactical, physical, and mental growth. Since 2019 the club has partnered with Rangers FC to support player and coach development on and off the field. From U15 through U19, players receive college recruiting support that includes ID camps, showcases, school outreach skills, testing preparation, and highlight reels; Impact also runs College ID programming and an Atlanta-area college showcase tournament.
How to reach Georgia Impact Soccer Club
Call +1 770-704-0187 or email info@gaimpact.com for general questions. Academy and Select families can contact Academy/Select admin Nicole Vinette at nvinette@gaimpact.com, Club Director of Coaching Ross Keenan at rkeenan@gaimpact.com, or Director of Development Calum Smith at csmith@gaimpact.com. College recruiting questions for U15–U19 players go to Adam Reakes at areakes@gaimpact.com. Recreational coaching volunteers can email Noreen Courchene at ncourchene@gaimpact.com or Director John Murnan at jmurnan@gaimpact.com. Need-based aid questions go to finance@gaimpact.com. Uniform orders flow through the club gear store at impactgearstore.org. Complete competitive and program registration through PlayMetrics using the signup that matches the camp or season you are joining.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Georgia Impact train and play?Competitive programming trains at Badger Creek Park unless a different venue is announced for a session. MLS GO spring sessions use Free Home Elementary and Clark Creek Elementary. Tryouts are normally held at Badger Creek Park unless families are directed elsewhere.
When are tryouts and how do families register for competitive soccer?Tryouts run in late May through early June and again in mid-January. For the May window, Academy (U8–U12) tryouts are May 18–20 and Select (U13–U19) May 26–28, with MLS NEXT and GA Aspire ID clinics on May 3 and May 10 using staggered evening blocks by age band. Register through PlayMetrics for the competitive tryout signup; walk-up registration is available at the field. Placement decisions follow within 48 hours after the final tryout day. Always reconfirm dates each season.
What do recreational programs cost and what is extra?2025–2026 per-season fees include Sprouts at $130; recreational soccer from $190 for younger brackets up to $300 for older brackets; and Developmental Pre-Academy at $465 for eligible U8 players. Uniforms cost extra on top of registration, with the current uniform bundle at $95.
What is Georgia Impact Soccer Club’s mission and coaching approach?The mission is positive, high-quality programming at every level with strong technical, tactical, physical, and mental development. Academy emphasizes individual growth in a group setting with a low coach-to-player ratio and twice-weekly training. Select and SCCL teams use paid staff coaches with twice-weekly goalkeeper training in those tracks. The Rangers FC partnership since 2019 supports player and coach development on and off the field.
Does Georgia Impact help with college recruiting or financial aid?From U15–U19, players receive college recruiting guidance covering ID camps, showcases, outreach to schools, testing, and highlight reels; questions go to Adam Reakes at areakes@gaimpact.com. Need-based financial aid is available through the finance office at finance@gaimpact.com.
How can families contact or register with Georgia Impact Soccer Club?Call +1 770-704-0187 or email info@gaimpact.com. Complete program and tryout registration in PlayMetrics by choosing the open signup that matches the program or tryout you need. Academy and Select questions go to nvinette@gaimpact.com, rkeenan@gaimpact.com, or csmith@gaimpact.com. Recreational coaching volunteers email ncourchene@gaimpact.com or jmurnan@gaimpact.com. Order uniforms through impactgearstore.org.
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