U5 & U6
Birth Years: 2021-2020
2025 Registration is open!
Sparks Program Mission
To make soccer a joyful, skill-building journey that lays the foundation for confident, creative players who love the game for life.
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! View a Session Plan…
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. Check out an example of how we do this with our “Alter Ego” program…
3. Make a Soccer Ball Their New Best Friend!
We give every Sparks 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 & builds CHARACTER! Our athletes learn to love challenges, build resilience, communicate as a team, handle wins & losses with grace, and adapt to life’s ever-changing game. Learn More…
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.
2025 Registration is open!
Year Overview & Seasonal Breakdown
Summer Season
Optional ATOMIC Pickup Soccer Sessions - 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.
PLAYER FEE STRUCTURE
2025-2026 Soccer Year
Included In Fees
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”!
Addition 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.
Indoor Training
Teams looking to train indoors during the winter season will be required to coordinate training space with ATOMIC & pay any associated fees.
Leagues & Tournaments
Additional Leagues or Tournaments will be assessed individually.
Competition Age: U5 & U6
Birth Years: 2021 & 2020
Total:
$450.00
2025-2027 Uniforms
Covers the cost of a player’s kit. New uniforms are required every other year. 2025 is the start of a new two-year uniform cycle.
Competition Uniform Kit
U9-U18
$230
JERSEY REVEAL CELEBRATION 
Come celebrate with us as we reveal our 2025-27 Atomic Uniforms
LOCATION: SCHEELS 11282 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070
DATE: June 5th
Its time to see which uniforms was chosen by our players ! 
Sparks & Academy Uniform
U5-U8
$100
Director: Jeff Davis
With a deep passion for helping kids build CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, and CHARACTER, Jeff leads the ATOMIC Sparks & Academy Programs 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.
Indoor Leagues & Tournaments
Indoor leagues & Tournaments are a highly encouraged part of the soccer experience at ATOMIC. For many players, these experiences will become some of their most treasured childhood memories.
Indoor Leagues & Tournament Selection
Indoor Leagues and tournaments are not required for Academy and Sparks age groups however they are encouraged to join a few throughout the year. All U9–U18 are required to participate in at least two tournaments throughout the year & indoor leagues.
You can explore UYSA-sanctioned tournaments here:
https://www.utahyouthsoccer.net/sanctioned-tournaments/
Indoor Leagues & Tournament Fees
Indoor Leagues and Tournaments are not included in the club dues. These fees will be invoiced separately and must be paid within 10 days of the team registering for the event and will be non-refundable. Costs will vary depending on the event and are divided evenly among participating players.
Fees include:
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League or Tournament Registration Fee (including any GotSport or processing fees)
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Coach’s Travel Expenses (for approved travel tournaments only)
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Atomic Team Buffer Fee Policy: All non-club transactions will include a $5 buffer fee. This fee goes into a team-specific account and is used to cover unexpected expenses throughout the season.
- Player Withdrawal: If a player commits but needs to withdraw before the deadline, the team can use buffer funds instead of issuing a new invoice.
- No Show / Forfeit: If your team doesn’t attend a scheduled indoor league game, the league may charge a $35–$50 no-show fee.
- Reschedule Fees: If a spring or fall season game is rescheduled after the UYSA deadline, there is a $50 fee.
- Cancellation or Other Fees: Any additional fees that arise during the season can be covered using buffer funds.
- The buffer account is tracked and accessible by the Coaching Staff.
- Any remaining funds at the end of the season may be refunded to families or used at the team’s discretion—with a unanimous team decision—for things like a team party, gear, or gifts.
Use Soccer To Teach Important Life Skills & Lessons
We feel that sports are a perfect enviorment to teach tons of important life lessons such as:
Learning to love a challenge
It’s natural for kids to chase after easy wins that bring temporary joy or a sense of accomplishment. But without something that demands grit and perseverance, true happiness remains out of reach. Through the ups and downs of learning soccer—the small successes and failures—kids develop a mindset that will serve them for life. We believe this process builds resilience, confidence, and lasting happiness, shaping them into healthy, fulfilled adults.
Teamwork & Communication Skills
We foster an environment where kids learn to collaborate, communicate, and solve problems together. Instead of relying on coaches or parents, they take ownership, support each other, and grow as a team! We speak less so they can speak more!
Handling Success & Failure
Win or lose, soccer teaches kids how to celebrate victories with humility and learn from losses with grace.
Adaptability & Flexibility
Every game is different, requiring players to adjust to new situations—just like navigating life’s uncertainties.
Make soccer Their happy place!
Our Sparks program ensures this by providing a fun and creative curriculum and training for coaches who bring energy and excitement to every session. We believe that if kids are going to love the game, they first have to want to be there!
We create a safe, happy place where soccer becomes more than just a sport—it’s an outlet that players can carry with them for life. No matter the ups and downs, soccer can be a lifelong escape, a source of joy, and a passion that stays with them forever.
Example Session
Unleash a Players Soccer "Alter Ego"!
“The Black Mamba is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is sharp, cutting edge and sleek which are characteristics I try to apply when I’m out there on the basketball court.”
“There is a difference between who you are and what you are. When I step on that floor I am that killer snake. I am stone cold. I am ruthless.”
-Kobe Bryant
Our players step onto the field as someone bigger, bolder, and unstoppable. We give them the opportunity to transform into whatever they want to be! just like Kobe Bryant and his legendary “Black Mamba” persona.
Sports are more than just a game—they’re an escape, a chance to embody a whole new version of yourself. Through this exciting and creative exercise, our ATOMIC Sparks players will dive into the world of animals, exploring their traits and choosing one that represents how they want to play.
🦁 Will you be a lion—fierce, courageous, and dominant?
🦅 A falcon—fast, precise, and always soaring above the competition?
🐺 Or a wolf—loyal, strategic, and always playing for the pack?
This approach shifts conversations between coaches, players, and parents into something more fun, encouraging, and growth-focused. Instead of saying, “Why didn’t you play well today?”, we ask, “Did you bring out your inner lion?” Instead of nerves before a match, we rally with, “Time to transform into our alter egos!”
As players grow within ATOMIC, their alter egos will evolve, adapt, and serve as a personal reminder of how they want to play the sport they love. It’s more than just a game—it’s a chance to become something extraordinary!
Club Fee
Club fees are essential to running Atomic. These fees cover the cost of equipment, field rental, indoor facility access(Competitive Teams Only), 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).
Club Sponsors
Get Involved with Atomic!
Atomic Athletics isn’t just a soccer club—it’s a community. Whether you want to coach, sponsor, or support in your own way, we’d love to connect. Together, we can empower young athletes on and off the field. Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.