ISA ACADEMY
Soccer Development

More touches. Better decisions. Faster development.

The ISA Soccer Academy. 12 focused weeks across the year, designed to make you better every time you step back onto the pitch.

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The Program

The ISA Soccer Academy is built around high-repetition, small-sided environments that develop technical quality, decision making, and player confidence. 12 focused weeks across the year, designed to complement your club season and make you a better player every time you step back onto the pitch.

12-Week Calendar

A year, one week at a time.

  1. Week 1January

    Player Assessment

    Technical baseline, movement assessment, and first touch evaluation. Everything logged into your ISA Athlete Passport.

    Club benefit: A verified starting point that shows real progress over time.

  2. Week 2–3February

    Technical Foundation

    First touch, dribbling under pressure, passing combinations, and movement off the ball. The fundamentals that separate good players from great ones.

    Club benefit: Athletes return to club with cleaner technique and sharper movement habits.

  3. Week 4March

    Small-Sided Mastery

    5v5 and 4v4 environments designed to maximize touches and force fast decisions. More decisions per minute than any full-sided game.

    Club benefit: Athletes read the game faster. Decision making in club matches improves visibly.

  4. Week 5April

    Defending as a Unit

    Pressing triggers, defensive shape, and individual defending in 1v1 and 2v2 situations.

    Club benefit: Athletes understand defensive structure. They become more valuable to their club coach.

  5. Week 6May

    Game Intelligence

    Positional play, switching the point of attack, exploiting space. Athletes learn to see the game two moves ahead.

    Club benefit: Athletes become organizers on the pitch. Leadership through understanding.

  6. Week 7June

    Athletic Development

    Acceleration, change of direction, and sport-specific conditioning for soccer performance.

    Club benefit: Physical edge entering summer tournaments and pre-season.

  7. Week 8August

    Pre-Competition Block

    Team structure, set pieces, and competitive preparation. Travel squad selection begins.

    Club benefit: Higher intensity focus transfers directly back to club environment.

  8. Week 9September

    Tournament Preparation

    Travel squad confirmed. Tactical preparation and high-pressure scrimmage environments.

    Club benefit: Composure under competitive pressure.

  9. Week 10October

    Review and Reset

    Post-tournament debrief. Individual feedback. Passport updated.

    Club benefit: Athletes who process feedback develop faster than those who do not.

  10. Week 11November

    Advanced Play

    Combination play, creative attacking patterns, and advanced positional concepts.

    Club benefit: Athletes return playing with greater creativity and confidence.

  11. Week 12December

    Year-End and Passport Close

    Full year reviewed. Development plan set for next year. Recruiting Portal updated at 15.

    Club benefit: A verified record of real development. Not a self-reported highlight.

Competitive Experience

One ISA-hosted domestic tournament in Sweden. One international travel game — fully covered for enrolled athletes.

What's Included

Everything you need to develop.

  • —12 weeks of professional coaching
  • —ISA-branded Under Armour kit at enrollment
  • —ISA Athlete Passport — your full development record
  • —ISA SafePlay insurance from day one (powered by Chubb)
  • —Domestic tournament entry
  • —International travel game as an athlete benefit
  • —Access to ISA Recruiting Portal at age 15

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