About Rising Academy

What is the Rising Academy?

The goal of the Rising Academy is to bridge the gap between recreational and competitive soccer, preparing players for the Arkansas Competitive League at 11U and 12U through professional coaching.  These games are NOT competitive league games; the games offered are still recreational. 

For Fall 2025, this program will only be open to players born in 2016 and 2017.


Registration will open in July 2025.


*Any 2018 birth year players interested in playing will need to be approved through an evaluation.  To schedule an evaluation, please email questions@arkansasrising.org.




Details about the Academy

Season

A 12 week program held in Fall 2025 facilitated by paid coaches.  (The Rising Academy will also have a Spring 2026 season that will require separate registration later this year.)

Players will participate in 7-10 league games held mostly on Saturdays and participate in one local tournament per season.  There will be separate teams formed for girls and boys. 

These games are NOT competitive league games.  The games offered are still recreational. 

 

Eligibility

Open to players born in 2016 and 2017, with teams formed based on coaching assessments.  There are no tryouts required.

*Any 2018 birth year players interested in playing will need to be approved through an evaluation.  To schedule an evaluation, please email questions@arkansasrising.org.


Training

Three sessions per week:

  • Two team sessions
  • One additional age-group session

Training specifics, including schedule and locations, will be announced two weeks prior to start of the season. 




Player Commitment

Players must:

  • Attend and be punctual for all practices and games.
  • Wear official Rising attire and follow club values.
  • Practice skills independently.


Location

We offer practice locations in Little Rock, Conway, Burns Park &  Maumelle.  Please pick your preference of location when you are registering.

Cost

Registration: $371.00
Covers all season essentials including registration, referees, insurance, coaching, and one tournament.

 

Uniforms: Approximately $90.00 plus tax, reusable across seasons.