The La Roca FC Junior Academy is built for children beginning their soccer journey, or looking to build
confidence and skill before entering a competitive environment. We use both soccer and futsal to create
different learning experiences, helping every child build a positive relationship with the ball, their
teammates, and the game.
Program Details
La Roca FC Junior Academy
The La Roca FC Junior Academy is our introduction to soccer and futsal for boys and girls ages 4 to 11 in
Saint George, Utah. The purpose of the program is not to build competitive athletes at a young age — it is
to spark a genuine love for the game while developing coordination, confidence, friendships, and physical
and mental wellbeing through play.
The Junior Academy runs in 8-week courses. Each course has its own developmental theme, closes with a
La Roca FC Game Festival, and awards every player a certificate and badge for the stage they completed.
Ages 4-11
Boys and girls ages 4 to 11 are introduced to soccer through a playful, inclusive approach that builds
enjoyment of the sport, motor development, socialization, and physical and mental wellbeing. Players are
grouped as Group A (4–7) and Group B (8–11), with session content matched to each group’s stage of
development.
Why Soccer + Futsal
Soccer happens in different environments, and each one presents different challenges and builds
complementary abilities. The goal is not choosing between futsal and soccer — it is using both to develop a
more complete player. Sessions alternate weekly between a soccer week on the field and a futsal week on
the court, so families always know which environment their child is training in.
Core Methodol-ogy
Children learn the game by playing the game. Rather than standing in lines waiting for a turn, players spend
nearly the whole hour in small-sided games and guided challenges designed so the right solution appears
naturally. Coaches shape the game, then let the game teach. Every session follows the same club
methodology, so a child gets the same standard of coaching regardless of which group or coach they are
with.
Physical Wellbeing
PHYSICAL WELLBEING
• Short water breaks every 15–20 minutes
• Morning start times in the hottest months
• Parent guidance on sunscreen, hats, and light
clothing
• Field and court checked before every session
• Correct footwear for each environment
Mental Wellbeing
MENTAL WELLBEING
• No elimination — every child plays the entire
session
• Effort-focused language, not outcome-focused
• No negative comparison between children
• Role and partner rotation every session
• A positive closing every week
Schedule, Locations & Pricing
$85
plus a one-time $25 uniform fee.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE $85
• 8 coached 60-minute sessions
• Alternating soccer (field) and futsal (court)
environments
• Entry to the closing La Roca FC Game Festival
• Certificate and stage badge for every player
• Individual end-of-course message from the
coaching staff
Saturdays
9:00–10:00 AM · 60 minutes per
session
Weekly Session Model
Every session runs 60 minutes and follows the same four-part structure: a playful activation, a core game,
free play, and a positive closing circle. The structure is identical on soccer weeks and futsal weeks, so
children always know what to expect and coaches deliver a consistent experience across every group.
WHAT FAMILIES SHOULD BRING
• Water bottle — every session
• Shin guards and cleats for soccer weeks
• Flat-soled indoor shoes for futsal weeks
• Sunscreen and a hat for September field sessions
• A size 3 or 4 ball if the player owns one (not
required)
| Date | Time | Environment | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Soccer | JC Snow Park Futsal Court |
| October 2 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Futsal | Little Valley Soccer Fields |
| October 9 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Soccer | JC Snow Park Futsal Court |
| October 16 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Futsal | Dixie Intermediate |
| October 23 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Soccer | JC Snow Park Futsal Court |
| October 30 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Futsal | Little Valley Soccer Fields |
| November 6 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Soccer | JC Snow Park Futsal Court |
| November 13 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Futsal | JC Snow Park Futsal Court |
| November 20 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Festival | JC Snow Park Futsal Court |
Why Families Choose the Junior Academy
FOR PLAYERS
• Far more touches on the ball than a traditional
practice format
• Confidence built through inclusion — no
elimination games, no benching
• Two learning environments in one course: field
and court
• Real game experience at the closing festival
• A visible sense of progress through stages,
certificates, and badges
FOR FAMILIES
• One clear price — $85 for eight weeks, festival
included, with a one-time $25 uniform fee
• A trusted in-house option instead of paying an
outside private trainer
• A fixed Saturday morning time and a published
schedule from day one
• Age-appropriate coaching from a single club
methodology
• A low-pressure entry point into organized soccer
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
• Two environments — field and court — inside a
single course
• Games-based sessions instead of line drills
• A published stage, badge, and certificate
structure
• A closing festival every course, not just an
end-of-season party
WHAT IT IS NOT
• Not a competitive team — no standings, cuts, or
benching
• Not a one-week camp — it is an eight-week
course
• Not a private-trainer add-on — it is club-delivered
• Not tryout-based — open to every child in the age
range