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 through professional coaching. 

  • Fall Registration will open July
  • Spring Registration will open in November


*Any U8 players interested in playing will need to be approved through an evaluation.  To schedule an evaluation, please email Program Director Sean@ArkansasRising.org


  • These games are NOT competitive league games; the games offered are higher level recreational with licensed and paid coaches. 


Details about the Academy

Season

A 12 week program 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 higher level recreational with licensed and paid coaches. 

 

Eligibility

  • U9, U10 with teams formed based on coaching assessments.  There are no tryouts required.


*Any younger birth year players interested in playing will need to be approved through an evaluation. To schedule an evaluation, please email Sean@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

  • East Little Rock - Murray Park
  • West Little Rock - Natural Steps
  • North Little Rock - Maumelle

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.