Academy Soccer is designed for young athletes looking to advance their technical skills and gain competitive experience. With a greater commitment than our Recreational League, Academy players train twice a week and compete in Saturday matches, with additional games on Sundays during tournaments.

Who Can Play?

• Ages: 10U & 11U (separate teams for boys and girls)

• U9 Players: Players younger than 10U may be eligible. Contact Academy Director Greg Bibeau at academydirector@helenasoccer.org for details.

  • U9 players are generally in 3rd grade and born before June 30th of their birth year.

  • Once a player reaches U10, they stay in that age group per US Youth Soccer (USYS) guidelines.

Commitment Level

• High Commitment

• Recommended Volunteer Hours for HYSA-hosted tournaments

• Participation Encouraged in HYSA fundraisers

Travel

• Local & Regional Matches: Academy teams follow a travel schedule, with efforts to keep games close to home.

• Tournaments: Teams participate in Montana tournaments with the possibility of one out of state tournament in the spring.

• Scheduling: MYSA sets league schedule.

Uniforms & Fees

• Uniforms must be purchased separately (updated every two years).

Join Our Coaching Team!

We’re looking for dedicated coaches to support our Academy teams!

• Trainers: Develop players’ technical skills and soccer knowledge.

• Match Managers: Guide teams through games, reinforcing training concepts.

If you’re passionate about soccer and coaching, we’d love to have you on board!

Ready to take your game to the next level? Contact us today!