SA Premier Soccer
Athletes will learn the fundamentals of soccer, including dribbling, passing and game play through skills, drills and scrimmages against local teams. Athletes will be pushed in a supportive environment while enjoying the camaraderie of being part of a team. Athletes will learn sportsmanship and fair play by competing in multiple competitions throughout the season. Learn more about scholarships here.
Division Info
Key:SA Premier
Designed for athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities who follow directions in a group setting. There will be direct guidance from soccer coaches in order to progress their individual soccer skills, but no one-on-one volunteers.
Division Requirements
- Athlete may have a physical or intellectual disability
- Successful tryout or recommendation by staff in the Allstar division
- Possess the skill and desire to compete at a higher level
- Must be able to comprehend and retain rules and skills, and then build upon them from week to week
- 1:1 support is not provided, so must be able to train, compete, function in a group setting and follow the coach’s directions without volunteer assistance
- Athletes will train with the goal of participating in competitions in and/or out of San Antonio
Sport Requirements
- Must be cleared for minimal contact
- Must be independent with mobility, meaning athletes should have fair walking balance and be able to run
- Must be able to independently dribble the soccer ball
- Must be able to complete drills independently
- Must be able to pass accurately to a teammate
- Must have a simple understanding of the game
SA Premier Soccer FAQs
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What are the physical requirements for particpation?
Athletes must have fair balance and be able to walk independently without an assistive device.
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What if my child isn't cleared for contact?
Due to the nature of soccer scrimmages, participants must be cleared for minimal contact.
