Lawrenceville Academy/select

Lawrenceville Academy/Select Tryouts

Spring 2026 Supplemental Tryouts U8-U15


ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!


Upcoming Spring 2026 Tryouts Details:


Boys & Girls

  • Academy: U8-U12 (birth years 2019-2014)
  • Select | SCCL & SAPL U13-U15 (birth years 2013-2011)

*Previous experience required


Bay Creek Park

Dates: December 10 & 12

Time:  6:00pm-7:30pm

Location/Field: Turf

Address:  175 Ozora Rd, Loganville, GA 30052


Rhodes Jordan Park

Dates: December 13 & 14

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location/Field: Turf

Address:  100 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046


Players interested in joining our Academy or Select program for the Spring 2026 season are encouraged to attend!

Showcase your skills, train with our professional staff, and take the next step in your soccer journey.


If your player would like to be evaluated for the upcoming season with UFA, please be sure to register online. Players are expected to attend all three sessions for their age group.


To register, visit ufalawrenceville.org, log into your Playmetrics account, and look under AVAILABLE PROGRAMS for:

“2025–2026 LAWRENCEVILLE Academy/Select Tryouts (U8–U19)”


Do you have questions about our Academy/Select program? Please email us at  lawrenceville@unitedFA.org

Lawrenceville Academy/Select FAQ

This FAQ is intended to be a brief introduction to Academy and Select soccer for parents and players who are unfamiliar with it.

  • What is Academy/Select soccer?

    Academy/Select soccer is more competitive than Recreational soccer. The training and coaching is carried out by licensed, professional soccer coaches. Compared to Recreational soccer, Academy/Select soccer requires a greater time and financial commitment from the parents and players. It mainly involves games in and around the metro Atlanta area, but potentially away games and tournaments can be in other parts of Georgia. Some teams attend out of state tournaments.

  • What age groups does Academy/Select soccer apply to?

    Academy/Select is split into two age groupings. Future Academy is U7/U8. Academy is from U9 to U12. Select is from U13 to U19. Academy game scores are not recorded, whereas Select teams are involved in divisional play with promotion and relegation opportunities.

  • Is Academy/Select soccer that different from Recreational soccer?

    Yes. Expectations for the players in Academy/Select soccer are much higher. There will be two 1½ hour practices per week, with one or two games per weekend. Higher level teams practice three times per week. In Recreational soccer, players are placed on a team on a first come first served basis, regardless of ability level. Select players are selected at Tryouts on ability.

  • When are Tryouts?

    Tryout dates are posted on this website and are held around the end of May for Academy and in late May/early June for Select.

  • Where will my team practice?

    The practice schedule will be released a few weeks before the start of the season. Teams may be assigned to practice at ANY Forsyth field or combination of fields. Forsyth practice fields include Fowler Park, Central Park, and South Forsyth Soccer Complex (other potential options are Matt Park, Lanierland Park, and Polo Fields).

  • What nights and times are practices?

    It depends on the age group, coach and field availability. A team will either practice on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.


    U9 to U11 will usually practice from 5pm to 6.30pm.

    U12 to U15 will usually practice from 6.30pm to 8pm.

    U16 to U19 will usually practice from 8pm to 9.30pm.

  • Are players expected to attend every practice and every game?

    Yes. If a player cannot make a practice or a game, the coach must be notified with as much advance notice as possible. Whilst it is expected that a player will be at each practice and game, it is accepted that sickness and special occasions may mean a player misses an occasional practice or game.

  • How long is the commitment for?

    Players registered for Academy/Select sign and commit to play for their club for one year. The soccer year is split into two seasons. The Fall season, which runs from August to late November/early December and the Spring season which runs from February to May. If a player leaves their team part way through the calendar year, the full fee must still be paid. The expectation though, is that soccer is the player’s primary sport and the commitment is for the full year.

  • What is the financial cost of being on a Select team for a year?

    It varies, depending on age group and team level and the number of tournaments that the team goes to.  Further details can be found in the Policies & Procedures which can be found on our website.


    This participation fee covers fields, insurance, practices, professional coaches and referees during the regular season as well as the mandatory team camp.


    If the player lives outside of Forsyth County, there is an additional $350 fee per year, or $175 per season for U15 and up.


    In addition, there is the uniform cost of around $300-$350. The manufacturers change uniform designs every two years.


    Typically, with three-four tournaments, the total tournament fees along with coach expenses will come to around $250 per player, per calendar year. This figure does not include any hotel expenses for the player and family, if a hotel was necessary.


    After Tryouts, all Select players are required to attend the July/August Team Camp. This team camp is three hours per day for five days, and the cost is included in the above participation fees.

  • Apart from regular season games, will the players go to tournaments?

    Yes. Teams are required to do at least one pre season and one post season tournament each season. So with two seasons, this means a minimum of four tournaments per calendar year. Some higher level teams attend more than four tournaments.

  • If my player cannot attend a particular tournament, do we still have to pay?

    Yes. It is club policy that the tournament fees and expenses are divided equally between all rostered players for that team, regardless of whether the player can make the tournament or not.

  • How much playing time will my son/daughter get?

    The general guideline is a the equivalent of half the game. Playing time will be affected by performance, ability, effort and commitment, both at practice and in games. This is a coaching staff decision. For U15 and older teams, this will not apply at the higher levels. U19 teams have no minimum playing time requirement.

  • How many teams are there in each age group?

    It varies between age groups, but usually there will be between two to five teams per gender age group.

  • What are the team levels in an age group?

    Age groups are divided up into A, B, C, D and E level teams, with the A level being the top team. At UFA, these levels are given names respectively. Premier, Red, Gold, Black, White and Blue. 

  • Can a player move between teams?

    Yes. The coaching staff will make this decision. In the Academy, players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, their rate of development and their commitment level. In Select, the structure is slightly more rigid. If the coaches agree, some players may club pass with other age-appropriate teams. Please refer to your league rules for specifics.

  • Are the genders split?

    Yes. The teams are split into boys and girls teams.

  • How do I know which age group my son/daughter is in?

    Refer to the Age Group Chart with calendar years.

  • How many players on a team?

    U9 to U10 will play 7v7. Usually, 8-9 rostered players per team.

    U11 and U12 will play 9v9. Usually, 11-12 rostered players per team.

    U13 to U19 will play 11v11. Usually, 15-18 rostered players per team.

  • Are there written codes of conduct for players and parents?

    Yes. UFA has written codes of conduct for players and parents.


    Parent Code of Conduct - click here

    Player Code of Conduct - click here

  • Can anyone find out information about our child and their team?

    Child safety is a paramount concern to United Futbol Academy. With that in mind, our policy prohibits staff members from communicating specific information about a child or team to any individual not listed in the child’s registration information.  We appreciate your understanding.

General Information

NOTE: All times/locations are subject to change.



Please check back for updates.

U7-U8 FUTURE ACADEMY (2019-2018)

Evaluations:
Date: Mon-Wed, May 19, 20 & 21 (Rain Date: May 22)
Time: 6pm-7:30pm @ Rhodes Jordan Park - turf field

U9-U14 (2017-2012)

ACADEMY, SELECT (SCCL/SAPL)
Mon-Wed, May 20-22  (Rain Date: May 23)
Boys & Girls @ Rhodes Jordan Park, turf field
Ages/Times: 

U9-U12 (2017-2014) - 6pm-7:30pm
U13-U14 (2013-2012) - 8pm-9:30pm

U15-U19 (2011-2007)

SELECT (SCCL/SAPL) 
Tue-Thu, May 27, 28, 29 (Rain Date: May 30)
Boys & Girls @ Rhodes Jordan Park, turf field
Ages/Times:

U15-U17 (2011-2009) - 6pm-7:30pm

U18-U19 (2008-2007) - 8pm-9:30pm


Location: Rhodes Jordan Park - turf field (100 E Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046)
Register for 2025-2026 Academy Tryouts here!


What to Wear and Bring:

  • Please do not use any club-identifying uniforms/apparel (including shirts/shorts/jerseys)
  • Wear cleats
  • Wear shin guards
  • Bring your ball
  • Bring lots of water


TEAM ACCEPTANCE

Team acceptance emails will be sent as soon as the rosters are confirmed. Online Acceptance Registration MUST be completed, with payment, within 3 days to ensure a spot on the team.

IF YOU HAVE A PLAYER THAT IS UNABLE TO ATTEND TRYOUTS FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT STEPS:

  1. Register for tryouts and make a note that your player will not be able to attend.
  2. Communicate with your current academy/select coach that your player will not attend tryouts so the coach can help track the player. NOTE: UFA cannot guarantee placement on a team if they do not attend tryouts.
  3. Complete this form
  4. Recreational players wish to join the academy/select program are required to attend tryouts. If you are unable to do so, you may contact the appropriate director after tryouts to inquire whether any spots remain.


It is important to understand that United Futbol Academy cannot guarantee placement of your player and that filling out the form in no way secures a roster spot for any player.


Many of the age groups located at the Forsyth branch exceed 80 to 100 players and coaches have their hands full evaluating players that are in attendance. Evaluating these numbers in 3 nights poses many challenges and tracking players unable to attend adds an additional element to the process.


We are not able to offer any player a roster spot until the player has attended a camp or training session to be evaluated. Be sure to contact us once you return so we can arrange an evaluation at the earliest convenience.


We are not able to offer early tryouts.


Players unable to attend and hoping to move up in level are at a big disadvantage in terms of team placement as the coaches cannot compare players if they are not there.


Please make every effort to attend tryouts to ensure the best opportunity for your player -- we understand that plans can be made in advance and there may be no flexibility to change them.


UNIFORMS: Fitting and Order Information

As a part of our ongoing partnership with Arsenal Football Development, the 2025-26 Arsenal Pre-Game jersey is part of the Annual Uniform Requirement for all teams. The jersey will be available in the Lloyds online uniform catalog beginning with Uniform Fitting dates in June. All UFA players for the upcoming seasons, returning and new, will be required to purchase the annual Pre-Game jersey. (Please note: Arsenal changes their pre-game jersey style every year. That is why it is a required uniform item that needs to be purchased by all players annually.) 


U8 Future Academy Players: 
Uniform fitting will be held during the Player Evaluations. All players will need to purchase a uniform kit.

U9-U19 Academy/Select Players:
All players are required to purchase and wear the UFA uniform package through our approved vendor. 


U9-U13 Uniform Fitting: June 7th at South Forsyth Soccer Complex

U14-U19 Uniform Fitting: June 14th at South Forsyth Soccer Complex


Players will receive an email from orders@lloydssoccer.com. (Please be sure to add this in your email contacts so it does not go to spam.) This upcoming season will be the second year of a two-year cycle. All new players will have to order the complete uniform package in June. Once the player's uniform order has been placed, there will be NO refunds or exchanges. With that in mind, players are strongly encouraged to attend a scheduled uniform fitting.