Elevate Your Soccer Game with Smart Player Development
Academy for children
Foundation shapes success. If you are looking forward to a Soccer academy for children that offers real training and real results and are confused about where to learn to play soccer? S3A can be the perfect fit for you. At S3A Strategic Smart Soccer Academy, we combine technical precision, tactical intelligence, and personal growth. Our mission is simple: develop smart soccer players while shaping disciplined, respectful, and resilient young individuals who value teamwork.
Age Group
Ages 6–14 (Advanced) (Boys and Girls)
Duration
3 hours per week + S3A in-house league
Locations
Westchester and Brooklyn
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall season
Why do players choose S3A?
- Skill and Character Development: We go beyond the field by teaching discipline, respect, resilience, and teamwork, helping kids develop confidence and strong character both on and off the pitch.
- Structured Weekly Planning: Each week, our Head Coach carefully designs training sessions customized for each age group, skill level, and program type. This approach ensures every child trains at the appropriate level, develops their skills efficiently, and makes steady progress.
- Licensed Coaches: Our coaching staff holds official soccer licenses, undergoes a rigorous background check, and is highly trained in working with children.
- Long-Term Player Development: Our programs focus on sustainable growth, helping kids reach their full potential without unnecessary pressure.
Find the ideal location
S3A has locations in Westchester, Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, thoughtfully selected to make it easy to access high-quality training close to home, in safe and family-friendly environments.
INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR ACCELERATED PROGRESS
More sessions, more competition, and a stronger technical and tactical focus to take players from development to the competitive level.
Intensive Load
2-3 Technical and Tactical Training Sessions per week.This increased frequency is critical for muscle memory and immediate skill reinforcement.
Competitive Integration
Players gain invaluable match experience through weekend games and scrimmages within the structured S3A in-house League. This environment tests decision-making under pressure and tactical application.
Core Values and Character Building
Our values form the core of the Travel Team. Every training session reinforces professional discipline, respect and teamwork, shaping not only exceptional players but also confident, well-rounded individuals with leadership qualities.
Focus Areas
Our curriculum shifts focus to positional awareness, small-sided game tactics, superior ball control, and passing precision—the core elements needed to transition into high-level competition.
This is the essential bridge between beginner training and competitive travel soccer.
STARTSMART + STARTRIGHT =
START PLAYING SMART SOCCER RIGHT
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – ADEMIR WUCHI
Technical Director and professional coach specializing in youth development, with over 20 years of experience in methodology, training design, and talent development.
He designs structured training sessions to strengthen technique, tactical understanding, and character.
Achievements
- 20+ years leading youth development and competitive soccer projects (boys’ and girls’ programs).
- Experience with top-level clubs and academies (including Sporting Cristal, Olimpia de Paraguay, and Universitario).
- Player promotion record: 8 players advanced to Liga 1/Reserve at Club Centro Deportivo Municipal.
- Led technical and select-team processes at S3A Academy FC – New York (coordination of select groups and sanctioned tournaments).
Licenses
- CONMEBOL PRO License (FIFA FP7) — Technical Director
- CONMEBOL Evolution 2025 (seminar: game systems and a higher-level soccer approach)
- Diploma in Sports Psychology (high performance)
BE PART OF THE S3A SUPER LEAGUE
Our in-house league strengthens decision-making, teamwork, and confidence.
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More than soccer:
DEVELOPMENT
What S3A Parents Are Saying
At S3A, we don’t just develop soccer players—we help shape confident individuals. Here, parents share their experiences watching their children grow, both on the field and in life. We invite you to become part of our family.
Academy for children Faqs
You can request an evaluation, and our coaching staff will recommend the appropriate level.
Yes. Our soccer coaches for children are licensed professionals trained in youth development.
We combine technical and tactical training with character development in a structured system.
You can request an evaluation or complete the registration form on our website to get started.
What age can my child start attending classes?
We have programs for all ages and skill levels:
- Grassroots – Beginners: 3–4 | 5–7 | 8–10 | 11–14 years old
- Developmental – Advanced: 6–8 | 9–10 | 11–14 years old
- Travel Team – Advanced Competitive: U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14
How long do the programs last?
Program durations vary depending on the season:
- Spring: 10 weeks
- Summer: 5 weeks
- Fall: 8 weeks
- Winter: 10 weeks
💡 Note: Programs run according to the season, so the duration may vary to best fit each schedule.
How many days per week will my child train?
- Grassroots Beginners: 1x/week, 1 hour per session + weekend S3A SUPER LEAGUE games
- Developmental Advanced: 2x/week, 1.5 hours per session + weekend games
Travel Team – Advanced Competitive: 2x/week, 1.5 hours per session + weekend league games
What uniform does my child need to wear?
All players must attend training in the correct uniform. Children wearing different shirts, shorts, or socks will not be allowed to participate.
Uniform purchase at registration: $55 (includes shirt, shorts, and socks)
Uniforms by Program:
- Grassroots: Neon green shirt, blue shorts, blue socks
- Developmental: Blue shirt, blue shorts, blue socks
- Travel Team: Blue shirt, blue shorts, blue socks
What should my child bring to training?
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Proper uniform (shirt, shorts, socks)
- Warm-up gear or hoodie for cooler weather
- Water bottle to stay hydrated
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Shin guards – mandatory
Soccer Academy FAQs
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DO YOU HAVE Any QUESTION?
Write to us and we’ll help you choose the ideal program, confirm locations and schedules, or answer any questions before your first class.