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. 



Fall Registration will open July

Spring Registration will open in January


*Any U8 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 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 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 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 Murray Park,, Natural Steps & 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.