JUNIOR ACADEMY

For Players in Birth Years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

NSSA has a deep history of helping youngsters build a strong technical foundation and instilling a love for the sport of soccer. Always cognizant that the years spent in the Jr. Academy are very formative, NSSA has proven to create an inspiring, challenging, yet age-appropriate environment.

The history of our Jr. Academy tells a story of high achievement — start your child's soccer journey with us!

This program will enable your child to:

> Get hundreds of touches on the ball each session

> Learn passing, dribbling, striking technique

> Gain confidence in a structured environment

> Play games & be a part of a team.

UNIFORM LINK REGISTER

Fall Registration is Open

FALL, 2026 | JR. ACADEMY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Day: Saturdays


Age Range: Aug. 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022


DATES:  Aug. 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10


TIME

Girls 9:15-10 AM 

Boys 10:15 -11:00 AM


LOCATION: Shoreview Area


COST:

EARLY BIRD: $100 

AFTER August 3: $115


Early bird registration deadline: August 3


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Day: Saturdays


Age Range: Aug. 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021


DATES:  Aug. 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10


TIME

Girls 9:15-10 AM 

Boys 10:15 -11:00 AM


LOCATION: Shoreview Area


COST

EARLY BIRD: $100 

AFTER August 3: $115


Early bird registration deadline: August 3

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

U6 2 day/week options offers programming on a Wednesday/Saturday.


Age Range: Aug. 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021


Practice Location (Wednesday): Shoreview Area


Game Location (Saturdays)  Shoreview Area


Wednesday Practices:

Aug. 26,  Sept. 2, 9, 16,  23, 30, Oct. 7


Saturday Games:

Aug 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10


Girls Schedule: 

Wednesday Practice: 6 - 6:45 pm 

Saturday Games:  9:15 - 10 am


Boys Schedule: 

Wednesday Practice: 5:15 - 6 pm

Saturday Games: 10:15 - 11 am 


COST:

EARLY BIRD: $200

AFTER August 3: $215


Early bird registration deadline: August 3

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

U7 programming takes place on a Wednesdays (practices) and Saturdays (games).


Practice Location: 

Chippewa Middle School


Game Location (Saturdays) 

Shoreview Location


Wednesday Practices (Chippewa):

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9


Saturday Games (Shoreview Area):

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11


Girls Schedule: 

Wednesday Practice: 6 - 6:45 pm

Saturday Games:  10:15 - 11:15 am


Boys Schedule: 

Wednesday Practice: 6 -6:45 pm

Saturday Games: 9 - 10 am 


COST:

EARLY BIRD: $200

AFTER August 3: $215


Early bird registration deadline: August 3

SUMMER, 2026 | JR. ACADEMY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Day: Saturdays


DATES: May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27


TIME

Girls 9:15-10 AM 

Boys 10:15 -11:00 AM


LOCATION: CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL

5000 Hodgson Rd, North Oaks, Mn


COST

EARLY BIRD: $110 (BY MARCH 31)

AFTER MARCH 31: $125 


Early bird registration deadline: March 31


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Day: Saturdays


DATES: May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27


TIME

Girls 9:15-10 AM 

Boys 10:15 -11:00 AM


LOCATION: CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL

5000 Hodgson Rd, North Oaks, Mn


COST

EARLY BIRD: $110 (BY MARCH 31)

AFTER MARCH 31: $125 


Early bird registration deadline: March 31

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

U6 2 day/week options offers programming on a Wednesday/Saturday schedule.  All games & practices take place at our North location for this program (Chippewa Middle School).


North Location:Chippewa Middle School 5000 Hodgson Rd, North Oaks, Mn


WEDNESDAY PRACTICES (Chippewa)

May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24


SATURDAY GAMES (Chippewa)

May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27


PRACTICE TIMES:

BOYS & GIRLS: 6:30 - 7:15 PM 


GAME TIMES:

BOYS & GIRLS: 10:15-11 AM


COST:

EARLY BIRD: $200

AFTER MARCH 31: $225


Early bird registration deadline: March 31


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

U7 Jr. Academy offers 2 day/week options at our North & South locations.  All games take place at our North location (Chippewa Middle School).


North Location:Chippewa Middle School 5000 Hodgson Rd, North Oaks, Mn


South Location: Rosebrook Park 

2590 Fry St, Roseville, MN


NORTH SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY/SATURDAY

WEDNESDAY PRACTICES (Chippewa)

May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24


PRACTICE TIMES:

GIRLS & BOYS: 6:30 - 7:30 pm


SATURDAY GAMES (Chippewa)

May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27


SOUTH SCHEDULE: TUESDAY/SATURDAY

TUESDAY PRACTICES (Rosebrook)

 May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23


PRACTICE TIMES:

GIRLS & BOYS: 6:30 - 7:30 pm


SATURDAY GAMES (Chippewa)

May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27


GAME TIMES:

BOYS: 9-10 AM

GIRLS: 10:15-11:15 AM


COST:

EARLY BIRD: $230

AFTER MARCH 31: $255


Early bird registration deadline: March 31


WINTER 2025 - 2026   JR. ACADEMY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SUNDAYS 


SESSION I:  Nov, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 4, 11


SESSION II: Jan 18, 25 | Feb 1, 15, 22 | Mar 1, 8


SESSION I COST: $145

SESSION II COST: $130


SCHEDULE: 

Girls: 4 - 5 pm

Boys: 5 - 6 pm


LOCATION:

Vadnais Heights Sports Garden, Turf Facility

1490 County Road E East

Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PRACTICE SCHEDULE (Tuesdays):

Girls: 5 - 6 pm

Boys: 6 - 7 pm


GAME SCHEDULE (Sundays):

Girls: 4 - 5 pm

Boys: 5 - 6 pm


Tuesday & Sunday Location

TCO Sports Garden

1490 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110


Cost per Session: $270


Session I Practice Days (Tuesdays)

Nov 9 (Sun) Nov 11, 18, 25 | Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 6 


Session I Game Days (Sundays)

 Nov 16, 23, 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 4, 11,


Session II Practice Days (Tuesdays)

Jan 13 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 | Mar 3, 


Session II Game Days (Sundays)

Jan 18, 25 | Feb 1, 15, 22 |  Mar 1, 8


UNIFORMS

> All players must purchase a new kit for the Winter, 2025 - Fall, 2027 uniform cycle


> Adidas uniform kit


> Uniform Fee is not included in the Registration Fee


> Order Uniform HERE

 

FEES

> Cost varies per session

 

FINANCIAL AID

> Assistance is available for families facing financial hardship


> Aid must be approved before you register


> Complete the financial aid application



> Contact bob.shannon@nssasoccer.org if you have questions



 

NSSA JR ACADEMY FACTS

2,250+

Players Trained

1:10

Player-To-Coach Ratio

1 or 2

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