The Athletic Edge Soccer Academy is designed to help your student become a better player on and off the field! The core design of our program is to help develop fundamental skills in a safe, fun, positive learning environment. Students can begin working on their athleticism, speed, foot-eye coordination, and motor skill as soon as they begin walking! In our “Help me learn soccer” class, Students will be utilizing the help of their parent in fun skill and game based activities. Moving up to the “Play with others” class, students will begin working on passing, dribbling, shooting, and teamwork skills. In our “Soccer Academy” classes, we will help students refine and build skills that will develop great fundamental soccer skills, while providing a great work out, co-operative team play, healthy attitudes, and a desire to stay fit and fun for life. Our biggest goal with your student is to introduce them to a fun way to play and develop soccer skills, and develop long term athletic development that will help them in sports, school, and at home!

Family Values
Building physical literacy in students through fun activities and games is what the Athletic Edge Soccer Academy is all about.

Value:
Athletics have been proven to help students increase grades, happiness, and healthiness. Our mission at the Athletic Edge Soccer Academy is to help students become happy, healthy, confident, responsible individuals in a safe, fun, positive, nurturing environment. Through our academic achiever program, students will be encouraged and rewarded for maintaining good grades. Students will also build confidence through positive support and success during classes. Teamwork will be emphasized in our “Soccer Academy” class, showing students that its important to help others and be a positive member of a team. Sportsmanship will be developed as well, helping students remember that they are always a winner if they gave it their all.

Skills:
Our soccer classes will help students build great fundamental skills for any level of soccer. All students will learn the important basic skills of the game, as well as important motor skill and coordination development. From the basic building blocks in our “teach me to play” to our “Soccer academy” students will build up to the essential skills in U8 soccer, with all of the correct basics for the future!

Fitness:
Soccer for children is a great way for them to stay healthy and fit. Our goal for each student is to help them in their Long Term Athletic Development.  Incorporating a lot of running, kicking, jumping, and other moves, soccer is a great way for children to get a fun fast paced work out. Along with our certified fitness specialists and nutritional analysis and consultation, students are sure to enjoy the benefits of a healthier, happier lifestyle.

How do I start ?
All students will be placed into an age appropriate class. With an evaluation being done if necessary. Classes are broken down into age and skill segments. Students can schedule an introductory special with any of our coaches or customer service representatives.


Help Me Learn Soccer (2-4)

Students and parents will participate in this class together. With the help of the coach, student/parent teams will work on basic motor skill development and coordination drill, while using soccer as a medium for fun games and exercises!


I Can Play Soccer (Ages 4-6)

Students will begin taking class by themselves, learning the fundamental skill to build a great foundation in soccer. Games and fun drill will be utilized to learn passing, shooting, dribbling, and movement techniques while keeping the class exciting and fun.

Soccer Academy (Ages 6-8)

Students in our “Soccer Academy” class will begin working more advanced skills and techniques that will take them through U8 division play and beyond. Fun will still be an emphasis but there will be more technique and skill training incorporated with the good time. Students will love the daily scrimmages and certified coaching staff. This class is sure to meet your students soccer needs!
















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ABK’s Soccer Academy
1904 Skypark Drive  Medford, OR 97504 
541-245-0432
Soccer Pick Up Games are now held on the 1st Friday of each month.  4-6yrs 5-6pm and 7-11yrs 6-7pm
$10 per child     Only $5 for ABK Soccer students