What ages and program levels does Arizona Soccer Academy offer?Fundamentals begin at age two. The long-cycle academy program uses age-specific workloads and club-style competition with tournament play. City of Scottsdale contract classes cover ages two through six. The organization also connects families to United Soccer Academy, Arizona Soccer University for recruiting support, Girl with a Goal, Boy with a Goal, and Athletic Mapping. Personal training is available for players who want extra work on their game.
About
Arizona Soccer Academy (ASA) is a Scottsdale-rooted youth soccer organization founded in 2007 by Coach Hatfield after a professional playing and training career. The mission is to show young players the opportunities that exist in soccer and in life. Coaching serves boys and girls at every level, introducing fundamentals from age two in a structured, safe, and fun setting and aiming for well rounded, healthy players who value hard work, teamwork, and love of the game.
What the club offers
The flagship soccer program runs more than ten months of training and steady development rather than only one or two short seasons each year. Players experience club-style competition and tournament play with age-specific workloads so families can see a clear pathway as children grow. Beyond the core academy, programming extensions include United Soccer Academy (USA), Arizona Soccer University for college recruiting, Girl with a Goal, Boy with a Goal, and Athletic Mapping with consultants for guidance. Personal training is available for players who want extra technical work; families start that process through the club’s online request form. Young children can also join City of Scottsdale soccer classes taught under contract for ages two through six, with registration handled through Scottsdale Active Communities when those sessions are open.
Training approach and environment
Team field sessions stress decision making and tactical game management alongside scrimmages and games. Individual development plan work, team building, and position-specific coaching sit beside broader themes such as speed of play, proactive thinking, strength and conditioning, communication, and leadership. Training builds a competitive roster culture where players sharpen game insight and reading of play while still growing holistically through accountability and a commitment to excellence.
Pathways, evaluations, and how families enter
In youth soccer generally, recreational entry soccer prioritizes fun and even playing time without tryouts. Academy-bridge style programming for roughly ages seven through ten is more competitive than recreational play and usually requires a tryout or skills evaluation, with playing time that follows coaching decisions. Select or club soccer for roughly ages eleven through eighteen demands tryouts, may involve travel around the city or region, and does not guarantee a roster spot from one year to the next. Arizona Soccer Academy staff can help families choose the right track and explain how evaluations apply to the option they want.
Uniforms, gear, and planning ahead
Uniform and spirit wear orders for academy teams run through GotSport. Customization such as screen printing and embroidery typically needs about four to six weeks, and team managers or coaches help distribute finished items. Families should confirm jersey numbers with the team manager or coach before ordering, note the team name, age, gender, and player name at checkout as instructed, and expect possible delays when supplier inventory is tight. Families can pay by credit card or e-check at checkout.
How to reach Arizona Soccer Academy
General questions go to azsocceracademy@yahoo.com or 623-826-3070. Use the same contacts to ask about program fit, evaluations, and upcoming opportunities.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Arizona Soccer Academy train or run classes?Programming serves families across the Phoenix metropolitan area and wider Arizona. City of Scottsdale soccer classes for ages two through six register through Scottsdale Active Communities. Day-to-day field locations and team training sites depend on the team or class; email azsocceracademy@yahoo.com or call 623-826-3070 for the training location and schedule that match your child’s group.
How do tryouts or evaluations work?Expectations depend on the pathway. Recreational-style entry soccer does not use tryouts. Academy-bridge programming for roughly ages seven through ten typically uses a tryout or skills evaluation. Select-style club soccer from about age eleven through eighteen uses tryouts without a guaranteed return roster spot. Arizona Soccer Academy staff help families understand which track fits and what evaluation steps apply.
What is Arizona Soccer Academy’s mission and coaching style?The mission is to enlighten youth players about opportunities in soccer and in life while building well rounded, technically sound, team-spirited players. Training blends holistic habits—positive decision making, accountability, and commitment to excellence—with tactical and technical work, individual development planning, and leadership skills so competitive players keep improving all year.
How can families register, order gear, or get updates?Email azsocceracademy@yahoo.com or call 623-826-3070 for program questions and timing. Personal training requests start through the club’s online intake form. City of Scottsdale classes for ages two through six enroll through Scottsdale Active Communities. Uniform and spirit wear orders for academy teams go through the GotSport store the club uses; allow several weeks for customization and coordinate pickup with your team manager or coach.
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