PLAYMETRICSU6-U8 · LEARN TO PLAY · OPEN REGISTRATION
JUNIOR ACADEMY
Structured, skill-based soccer for U6-U8 players of every level — with a ball at every player's feet.
OVERVIEW
SKILLFUL PLAYERS,
FEARLESS PLAY
Junior Academy is a nine-week program led by paid Beach FC coaches. Players are challenged through an age-appropriate curriculum built on ball mastery, soccer-specific movement and small-sided games — with a ball at every player's feet.
These are the ages when we want players to fall in love with the game. Our goal is skillful, creative players who solve problems, make decisions and play without fear of failure.
JUNIOR ACADEMY AT A GLANCE
AGE GROUP
U6 trains once a week; U7 and U8 twice a week.
DEVELOPMENT LEVEL
Beginner to advanced. All skill levels, in a structured, skill-based setting.
PAID COACHES
Every session and every game-day field is led by a paid Beach FC coach.
FIRST-CLASS FACILITY
Virginia Beach sessions train at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT
Fun, competitive instruction that encourages every player's creativity.
A BALL AT EVERY FOOT
Every player has a ball, so they get the most touches possible every session.
PLAY, PRACTICE, PLAY
U7-U8 sessions use station rotations to build real technical ability.
A COACH ON EVERY FIELD
A paid Beach FC coach guides every game-day field.
POOL PLAY SATURDAYS
New teams of 3 or 4 each week, so players face lots of different opponents.
SHORT, BUSY GAMES
10-15 minute games keep everyone involved and moving.
YEAR-ROUND OPTION
Junior Academy (JRA) programs also run in the winter and summer.
REGISTRATION
JUNIOR ACADEMY
REGISTRATION
No tryouts. Register online for Virginia Beach or Norfolk. Spring 2027 registration opens in November.
REGISTER FOR SPRING 2027Questions? Contact Gregg Mottinger at jracademy@beachfc.com.
FEES
JUNIOR ACADEMY FEES 2026-27
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Nine weeks of training with paid Beach FC coaches
- Saturday pool-play games, with a coach on every field
- VYSA insurance fee
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Size 3 soccer ball and shin guards
- Uniform
| AGE GROUP | FEE | PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|
| U6 | $215 | One-time payment per season |
| U7-U8 | $345 | One payment, or two payments of $175 and $170 |
WHY JUNIOR ACADEMY COSTS MORE THAN RECREATION
Every session follows a Beach FC curriculum led by paid coaches, every game-day field has a coach, and Virginia Beach sessions train at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex — our first-class training facility.
NEED HELP WITH FEES? Apply in PlayMetrics by Feb 1 for spring or Aug 1 for fall. Recipients give 12 volunteer hours a season.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCETRAINING LOCATIONS
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
Virginia Beach
U6: Tuesdays, 5:00–5:45 pm
U7-U8: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00–7:15 pm
2276 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
St. Patrick Catholic School
Norfolk
U6: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:15 pm
U7-U8: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–6:45 pm
1000 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
WHAT
TO BRING
Wear the uniform and shin guards to every practice and game day.