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Children from Golden Ball Soccer Academy in Hampton Roads, Virginia
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

YOUTH ACADEMY

OUR PROGRAM

GOLDEN BALL YOUTH ACADEMY

We are committed to providing a well-rounded developmental environment for young soccer players in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Our experienced training staff holds nationally and internationally recognized coaching and physical training licenses, focusing on refining technical skills, enhancing athletic performance, and mastering match tactics.

Children from Golden Ball Soccer Academy in Hampton Roads, Virginia
Children from Golden Ball Soccer Academy in Hampton Roads, Virginia

TEAM TRAINING & MATCHES

Our Travel Teams combine focused academy-style training by gender, age, and skill level, evolving into a cohesive team-oriented approach as they prepare for upcoming matches. Our Head Coach and Technical Director curate appropriate tournament schedules that align with our teams' abilities, providing optimal competitive experiences. League matches take place within the Club Champions League (CCL), encompassing local and regional games, delivering valuable playing opportunities while focusing on practical skill development and teamwork.

Performance Training Program

At the Golden Ball Indoor facility, we help build a better athlete by enhancing speed, agility, jumping ability, functional strength, first-step explosion, balance and stabilization, cutting and change of direction skills, acceleration, speed endurance, footwork, throwing velocity and distance, body control, running mechanics, lateral movement, and functional flexibility.

Goalkeeper Program

This program will develop proper technical skills including goalkeeper positioning, building into distribution and dynamic competitive group training. There will be one weekly goalkeeper training program throughout summer and winter Programs and during fall and spring seasons.

OUR STAFF

MEET OUR COACHES

 Our experienced training staff holds nationally and internationally recognized coaching and physical training licenses, focusing on refining technical skills, enhancing athletic performance, and mastering match tactics.

Eduardo Barria
Coach Eddie
Goalkeeper Coach
Tyequis Stallins
Coach Tyequis
Girls U19-U17 (2005-2007)
Jose Rodriguez
Coach Jose
Boys U19-U17 (2005-2007)
Boys U16 (2008-2009)
Nekoda Cartwright
Coach Koda
Boys U10 (2014)
Boys U9 (2015)

ACADEMY TRY-OUTS + REGISTRATION

Embark on a soccer journey with the Golden Ball Soccer Academy Year-Round Program tryouts. Join a driven community of players, work on refining your skills, and create lasting memories on the field. Our upcoming tryouts are your opportunity to tap into your full potential with Golden Ball Soccer Academy.

YEAR-ROUND COST

All Included Fee

The cost varies depending on the number of tournaments each team will participate in, but an estimated cost is between $1,000-$1,655.

Club Fee

Player Cards + Referees

Tournament Costs

Winter Training +League

Insurance

Training Fees

Travel Expenses

Spring Camp

League Fees

Indoor Facility Training

Summer Program

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

LITTLE ACADEMY + CAMPS

Alongside our Youth Academy catering to ages U9-U19, we proudly offer the Little Academy and seasonal camps. The Little Academy arranges training and friendly matches to offer players under 9 years old an introduction to gameplay. Coach Baca also leads year-round and seasonal programs, including free community clinics, Summer camp, and Winter indoor camp for wider participation.

OUR FACILITIES

TRAINING LOCATIONS

Indoor Facility

Golden Ball Indoor Facility

Main Indoor Training Facility

3209 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Hodges Manor Elementary School

Hodges Manor Elementary School

Main Outdoor Training Fields

1201 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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