Welcome to SSA Douglasville Recreational Soccer - Providing soccer programs for local boys and girls since 1982.

Southern Soccer Academy’s Recreational Program is a developmental soccer program that provides an opportunity for both boys and girls from under 4 (4U) through under 19 (19U) years old to play soccer, regardless of ability and experience – there are no tryouts. Although healthy competition is a natural part of any sport, the primary focus of this program is on player development. Southern Soccer Academy provides players of all ages a fun, purposeful, and challenging environment for each player to have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.  

Locations:

Practices and games are held at Alexander H.S. - 6500 Alexander Pkwy, Douglasville, GA 30135

Player Development

Fun with a purpose is a simple way to look at SSA recreational soccer. If it's not "fun," players will not want to play, but it has to be purposeful in order to develop players to their fullest potential. At Southern Soccer Academy, players are immersed in an environment that promotes their development of three key areas:

1) Soccer-specific skills - development of physical, technical, psychological, and tactical components of soccer
2) Life Skills and Core Values – learn to interact with other children and peers, solve problems, make decisions, demonstrate respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership

3) Health and Fitness – be active in a safe and fun soccer environment
  

Seasons

The fall season begins in late August and ends early November, and the spring season begins late February and ends early May.  For more information, please click on 'Important Dates' under 'About Rec Soccer' on the menu bar above.

Registration and Fees

Registration for fall season opens late May/early June and registration for spring season opens late November/early December. Registration is available to anyone aged 3 to 18 who is interested in playing the game of soccer.  Fees start at $55 for the 4U program. For information on the fees for other age groups, please click on 'Programs' on the menu bar above and choose the age group of interest. To register, please click on 'Registration Info' above.

Uniform

SSA are pleased to offer Recreational Soccer players a uniform. Members are required to purchase uniform for 5U to 19U recreational soccer programs, and are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as he/she has registered. Each uniform package consists of 2  game jerseys (1 'home' and 1 'away' to avoid a clash with the opposing team), 1 pair of black shorts, and 1 pair of black socks. 4U age group is not required to purchase uniform, and players will be provided with an SSA t-shirt. Black shorts and black socks are preferred and can be purchased.  For more information, please click here.

Coaching Opportunities

Recreational soccer programs are built on the involvement of volunteers. SSA has an excellent support system in place for our coaches and also offer many benefits. To find out more please click here.