SSA Douglasville

Overview

Welcome to SSA Douglasville Soccer - Providing Soccer Programs for Douglas County Boys and Girls since 1982.

Southern Soccer Academy Douglasville, a not-for-profit soccer club in existence since 1982, offers a variety of programs for boys and girls ages 3 - 19:

Academy Program: The SSA Academy Program is for players looking for a high-quality training and playing environment under the supervision of experienced and qualified staff where an enthusiasm for, and a commitment to, the game is nurtured and rewarded.

Select Program: The SSA Select Program represents the highest level of competitive club soccer within the state of GA. The program is coached by experienced and qualified coaches and is the primary program for our highest level players.

For more information on the Academy and Select programs, please click on 'SSA Elite' on the menu bar.

Recreational Program: SSA Douglasville's Recreational Program is a developmental soccer program that provides an opportunity for both boys and girls from under 4 (U4) through under 19 (U19) 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 at Chestnut Log and Fowler Field Soccer Complexes.

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.

Registration
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.

Uniform

SSA are pleased to offer Recreational Soccer players a uniform. Members are required to purchase uniform for U5 to U19 recreational soccer programs, and are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as he/she has registered. Each uniform package consists of 2 Adidas jerseys (royal blue & white), 1 pair of black shorts, and 1 pair of black socks. U4 age group is not required to purchase uniform, and players will be provided with a SSA t-shirt included in the price. 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.