Soccer 5 Academy is a South Florida youth soccer organization built around three stepped pathways: a Training Program for beginners who need fundamentals, a Recreational Program for players ready for team soccer and weekend games, and a Competitive Program for advanced U7–U14 players who want higher-level training and league play. Families register through PlayMetrics, and staff use email and phone to confirm team placement, tryout appointments, and which park block has space.
The Training Program serves roughly U5 through U14 birth years in an introductory track focused on passing, shooting, dribbling, and ball control in a supportive class environment. Those players do not join outside league games; sessions use scrimmages and game-like activities in practice. Coaches may move a player into the Recreational Program when fundamentals are solid.
The Recreational Program targets the same broad age span with twice-weekly, one-hour practices plus a weekend game when the schedule allows. The emphasis is positions, tactics, teamwork, and social skills in recreational-level competition, including Florida Youth Soccer league seasons across fall, winter, and spring and optional local recreational tournaments. Coach recommendation and consistent on- and off-field character factor into advancement to the Competitive Program.
The Competitive Program carries U7 through U14 players into three one-hour practices per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Friday blocks depending on the team), with extra weekly goalkeeper work when offered. Teams enter high-level competition through South Florida Premier League and EDP Florida Competitive in fall and spring, plus local or travel tournaments as scheduled. Registration includes an FYSA pass for the stated cycle, Nike home and away game kits, and two Nike practice jerseys; tournaments, referee fees, and the first monthly installment are outside that bundle. The academy also maintains a partner-club relationship with Inter Miami CF Academy so standout players can be referred into Inter Miami’s Discovery Program when they are ready for the next step.
Primary Miami-Dade hubs are Tropical Park (7900 SW 40th Street, Miami) and Kendall Soccer Park (8011 SW 127th Avenue, Miami). Additional programmed sites include Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, John Prince Park in Lake Worth Beach, Brian Piccolo Park in Hollywood, and Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Practice days and time windows (commonly 5–6 p.m., 6–7 p.m., and 7–8 p.m. where capacity allows) depend on age group and location, so families should confirm the assigned site and slot when they enroll or speak with the office.
For the active Training cycle, enrollment runs about $100 and includes a practice jersey, shorts, socks, and a ball for use through the stated season window; ongoing tuition is about $110 per month for two practices per week, with the first month billed separately from the registration bundle.
Recreational enrollment is about $150 and covers the practice kit bundle; monthly tuition is about $130 for two practices and scheduled weekend games. Game uniforms are purchased separately through the club’s Soccer Locker storefront.
Competitive enrollment is about $250 for the active competitive cycle and includes FYSA registration for that period, full Nike match kits, and two practice tops. Monthly tuition is about $175 for three weekly sessions, with tournaments and referee costs billed apart from that base.
Year-round camp offerings include spring break, summer, and winter blocks for players from beginner through advanced tracks, grouped into foundations, development, and advanced curriculums. Spring Development Camp in 2026 uses Kendall Soccer Park, Tropical Park, Brian Piccolo Park, the Lake Worth Beach site, and the Coconut Creek site on staggered March weeks split between Broward/Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Full days generally run 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with optional late pickup available for an extra weekly fee. Weekly camp tuition is $225 at the standard rate for the seasonal camp blocks the club runs.
The club’s motto is learn, improve, and enjoy, pairing expert coaching with progression from foundational classes to recreational teamwork and, for motivated athletes, regional league and tournament play. Competitive tryouts for the academy’s selective teams take place at Tropical Park for eligible U7–U14 players when registration is open. For any program, the fastest way to secure a roster spot, ask about sibling scheduling, or understand which park has capacity is to call +1 786-375-0062 or email academy@soccer5usa.com, then complete the PlayMetrics signup tied to the program you choose.
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What ages and program levels does Soccer 5 Academy offer?The Training Program welcomes beginners from about U5 through U14. The Recreational Program covers a similar span for players who are ready for team practices, league-style weekends, and recreational tournaments. The Competitive Program focuses on advanced U7–U14 athletes who can handle three practices per week and South Florida Premier League or EDP Florida Competitive schedules.
Where does Soccer 5 Academy train and play?Core Miami-Dade sites are Tropical Park on SW 40th Street and Kendall Soccer Park on SW 127th Avenue. The club also schedules sessions at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, John Prince Park in Lake Worth Beach, Brian Piccolo Park in Hollywood, and Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Confirm the assigned complex and practice window when you register because slots depend on age group and capacity.
When are tryouts or evaluations, and how does registration work?Open competitive tryouts for academy teams are hosted at Tropical Park for eligible U7–U14 players whenever the club opens that registration window. Families request tryout times and check roster availability by emailing academy@soccer5usa.com. All programs ultimately enroll through PlayMetrics using the signup links tied to Training, Recreational, Competitive, or camp offerings.
What do tryouts or registration cost?Training registration is about $100 for the current cycle plus roughly $110 per month for two weekly practices. Recreational registration is about $150 plus roughly $130 per month for two practices and scheduled weekend games. Competitive registration is about $250 for the stated season bundle—covering FYSA registration for that period, Nike home and away kits, and two practice jerseys—plus roughly $175 per month for three weekly sessions. Tournaments, referee fees, and the first monthly installment sit outside those base quotes.
What does a season of club soccer cost beyond the headline fees?Monthly tuition covers the scheduled practice blocks. Recreational families should budget separately for red and black Nike game kits through the club’s Soccer Locker portal. Competitive families should plan for tournament entry and referee costs on top of tuition. Optional camp weeks run about $225 per week at the standard rate, with add-on late pickup available for an extra weekly fee when families need coverage until 4:30 p.m.
What is Soccer 5 Academy’s mission, philosophy, or coaching approach?The organization promotes learning, improving, and enjoying soccer at every level. Training classes stress fundamentals and love of the game without outside league pressure. Recreational play emphasizes teamwork and character while introducing real games. Competitive tracks layer advanced tactics, high-level competition, and character development, with a formal pathway toward Inter Miami CF Academy’s Discovery Program when players earn a recommendation.
How can families contact Soccer 5 Academy or get schedule updates?Call +1 786-375-0062 or email academy@soccer5usa.com for practice grids, tryout appointments, and uniform questions. Complete enrollment in PlayMetrics for the program you select, and use the online contact form if you prefer to send player birth year and experience details in writing.
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