U7 & U8
Birth Years: 2019-2018
2025 Registration is open!
Academy Program Mission
To build on the joyful foundation of the Sparks program by guiding young players through the next stage of their soccer journey—where fun meets focus, creativity meets technique, and passion becomes purposeful development.
Program Goals
1. Keep Soccer Their Happy Place—With Purpose!
The joy never stops here—but now we introduce more structure. Through fun, game-based learning with intentional challenges, players learn that training can be both exciting and meaningful. We play with smiles and train with purpose.
2. Grow Their Soccer Identity Through Ecouraged Creativity
ATOMIC players learn how to play, not just what to do. We build thinkers on the field by creating environments where kids read situations, make choices, and express their personality through the ball.
New layer: We introduce guided decision-making, 1v1 duels, and “choice-based” activities.
3. Transform Comfort With the Ball Into Technical Skill
Their ball is still their best friend—but now they learn to use it with purpose. We develop stronger ball mastery with specific techniques: using both feet, different surfaces, and more game-realistic movement patterns.
New layer: Foundation moves (pull-push, scissors, step-overs), juggling, and tight-space turns.
4. Use Soccer to Develop Mental Toughness & Character
The life lessons continue, now with more ownership. Players are challenged to show bravery under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and support teammates through competition.
New layer: Goal setting, positive self-talk, focus and relax under pressure.
5. Deepen Team Bonds Through Introducing Team Principles
We emphasize that soccer is a team game and every player should be involved in every play—on offense and defense. Rather than staying locked into positions, players learn about field awareness, movement, and spacing so they can support their team from any part of the field. Here we start teaching the importance of thinking a play ahead.
“Everyone defends. Everyone attacks. Everyone matters.”
New layer: Small group cooperation (2v2, 3v3), spacing games, off-ball movement, and communication exercises.
6. Build a Strong Soccer Foundation Through Play & Repetition
This is where true skill work begins—without losing the play-based roots. Players learn the “why” and “how” behind each core skill, practicing them with intensity, repetition, and variety.
Skill Foundations Include:
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Ball Mastery: Both feet, multiple surfaces, pressure environment.
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Passing & Receiving: Weight, accuracy, angles, timing.
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1v1 Attacking: Moves to beat defenders, shield the ball.
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Striking & Finishing: Technique + composure in front of goal.
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Defending Basics: Body shape, delay, tackle timing.
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Field Awareness: Movement off the ball, creating space, playing in space
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2025 Registration is open!
Year Overview & Seasonal Breakdown
Summer Season
Optional Free Play – Small Sided Games – 2 per month
Season Commitment & Expectations
Prioritize other sports and hobbies: Come to any awesome ATOMIC Event or training opportunity you would like.
Fall Season
Season Commitment & Expectations:
Prioritize Soccer: Attend as many games, trainings , and development sessions as possible.
Winter Season
Season Commitment & Expectations:
Prioritize other sports and hobbies: Come to any awesome ATOMIC Event or training opportunity you would like.
Spring Season
Season Commitment & Expectations:
Prioritize Soccer: Attend as many games, trainings , and development sessions as possible.
Sparks Program Goals:
1. Make soccer Their happy place!
Our Sparks program makes soccer a fun, safe, and joyful escape through creative coaching and an exciting curriculum, helping kids love the game for life—through every up and down!
2. Identify & Unleash Their Soccer Identity
Players need the freedom to discover their own style, not just repeat what they’re told. By embracing strengths and making decisions, they build confidence, purpose, and a true love for the game.
3. Make a Soccer Ball Their New Best Friend!
We give every Sparks and Academy player their first soccer ball—their “best friend.” By taking it everywhere, they get extra touches, develop faster, and make soccer a fun, natural part of life!
4. Use Soccer To Teach Important Life Lessons
Sports teach valuable life lessons! At ATOMIC, kids learn to love challenges, build resilience, communicate as a team, handle wins & losses with grace, and adapt to life’s ever-changing game.
5. Find Friends & Role Models
Community is key at ATOMIC! The more positive influences—friends, coaches, and role models—kids have, the stronger they become. Support builds confidence, resilience, and a lifelong sense of belonging.
PLAYER FEE STRUCTURE
2025-2026 Soccer Year
What's Included
Spring & Fall Leagues
Teams play in the Midvale 4v4 Pre-Academy League. Each season consist of 6-8 games.
Development Program
1 Training per week led by an Atomic USSF Certified Coach.
ATOMIC Events
Our Experiences, Events & Mentorship Programs are unmatched!
ATOMIC Soccer Ball
very player receives an ATOMIC Soccer Ball they can make their new “Best Friend”!
Additional Costs
Uniforms - $100
Current Uniform Cycle: May 2025 – May 2027
All Player are required to purchase the Sparks Uniform Package from Soccer.com after registration.
Leagues & Tournaments
Additional Leagues or Tournaments will be assessed individually.
Competition Age: U7 & U8
Birth Years: 2019 & 2018
Total:
$650.00
Club Fee
Club fees are essential to running Atomic. These fees cover the cost of equipment, field rental, indoor facility access, field maintenance, Goalkeeper Training, directors, coaching education and resources, communication/scheduling platforms, administrative costs, marketing, Atomic Soccer Girl’s & Atomic Soccer Boys programs, Development Program, Worker’s Compensation Insurance, and other club operational expenses.
Commitment
When a player accepts a position on a team, they are making a ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT to that team and a FINANCIAL COMMITMENT to pay all club-related fees for the soccer year, including additional team and travel expenses.
Note: Team fees are not included in the above breakdown, and will be determined by each team which may include tournament costs, filming equipment, team events, and other optional activities.
All parents/guardians must sign an agreement acknowledging their understanding of the financial commitment to Atomic Athletics Soccer Club. Players with overdue club or team fees may be temporarily removed from rosters and will not be eligible to participate in games or training until balances are current. Payment plans are available & financial aid can be applied for HERE.
UYSA Fees
Determined by the Utah Youth Soccer Association (UYSA), these include membership dues, league administration, and contributions toward the development of soccer infrastructure throughout Utah (Legacy Field Fee).
Director: Jeff Davis
With a deep passion for helping kids build confidence, community, and character, Jeff leads the ATOMIC Sparks & Academy program with energy and purpose. Having experienced firsthand the crucial, positive role sports play in shaping lives, he believes soccer is more than just a game—it’s a lifelong outlet for growth, self-expression, and joy.
From the very first soccer ball—what we call a player’s “best friend”—to discovering their unique identity on the field, Jeff is dedicated to creating an environment where every child feels safe, empowered, and excited to play.
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