Ball mastery fundamentals
Age-appropriate touches help players become comfortable controlling and moving with the ball.
U6–U8 · Eight-week academy
Build the right foundation early.
A fun, structured introduction to soccer that helps young players develop coordination, confidence and a genuine love for the game.
Register for Cubs Academy No tryouts required · Coed · Limited to 12 players
Who it is for
A confident first step into soccer.
Cubs Academy is designed for U6–U8 players who need a positive place to learn, move and build comfort with the ball.
- Beginners trying soccer for the first time
- Young players still developing the fundamentals
- Recreational players ready for more purposeful coaching
Why the early years matter
Fun matters. So does learning the right way.
The early years shape how a child feels about soccer. When sessions are unstructured or focused only on winning, young players can miss the touches, movement skills and encouragement they need.
Cubs Academy combines expert coaching with playful, age-appropriate activities. Players learn the fundamentals in an environment built around development—not pressure or results.
What players develop
Strong foundations that make soccer more enjoyable.
Coordination and movement
Fun activities develop balance, agility and the body control young athletes need.
Confidence building
Small-group coaching gives every player opportunities to succeed, try again and feel proud of their progress.
A love for the game
Positive coaching and energetic sessions help young players associate soccer with fun, friendship and growth.
The academy model
Eight weeks of learning, movement and fun.
Cubs Academy runs in eight-week, coed cycles with intentionally small, age-appropriate groups and limited space. Players train together under a lead coach, then work in smaller ability-based groups. This keeps every child involved and allows the challenge to grow with them.
Once-weekly training with a consistent weekly schedule throughout each eight-week cycle
Low player-to-coach ratios with a target of approximately 8:1
Indoor training that is not canceled because of weather
Professional coaches who understand young-player development
Session schedule
Choose the right eight-week session.
Cubs Academy runs in focused eight-week blocks throughout the year. Spaces are limited so coaches can keep the experience personal and engaging.
September 5–October 24
- Day
- Saturdays
- Time
- 9:00–10:00am
- Players
- Birth years 2018–2020
- Location
- 13135 Aiken Rd, Louisville
October 31–December 19
- Day
- Saturdays
- Time
- 9:00–10:00am
- Schedule
- Eight consecutive weeks · No skipped dates
Pre-register your player for Winter Session 1 and reserve your place through Upper Hand.
Register for Cubs Academy8-Week Cubs Academy — $250
Register your player to reserve their place. Their first session serves as a fit check to make sure Cubs Academy is the right environment for them. If they continue after the first session, the $250 eight-week program fee is processed.
Getting started is simple.
01
Register your player
Reserve a place in the upcoming Cubs Academy cycle.
02
Attend the first session
Your player's first session gives our coaches an opportunity to make sure the group and environment are the right fit.
03
Continue the eight-week cycle
If the program is a good fit, your player continues with the group and the $250 program fee is processed.
Give them the right start
Help your player fall in love with learning the game.
Eight weeks · Once per week · U6–U8 · Coed · Limited space