Where Young Players
Find Their Footing.
60-minute training sessions for ages 6 and 7. 8:1 ratio. Curriculum designed by our UEFA-licensed director. Indoor, year-round, in Columbus’s premier youth soccer facility.
See if it’s right for your child.
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Once or Twice Weekly
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Find the right program
for your child.
From first touch at age three to elite training at eighteen — SFA offers four core programs. Compare them side-by-side and find the one that fits your child’s age, schedule, and what you want them to get from the game.
Jump to a program:From First Touch to Elite Player
SFA grows with your child. Every program connects to the next — same coaches, same philosophy, same indoor facility. No starting over. No mega-club shuffle.
First Touch
Tiny Toes
Soccer through play. Adventure-themed sessions that introduce the ball, the field, and the joy of the game.
Learn more →Foundation
Futures
Structured skill-building with an 8:1 ratio. Where fundamentals become muscle memory and players fall in love with the game.
Currently exploring ↓Structured Training
Weekly Academy
Real curriculum, real intensity. Four training tiers, four-week cycles, and full SoccerBot360 access at Platinum and above.
See training tiers →Elite Pathway
Saints International Academy
12-month elite development. Four nights a week, tournament-only play, Southampton FC partnership. Small-roster by design.
Learn about SIA →Compare the Four Programs.
Same building. Same philosophy. Different ages, different rhythms, different goals.
Tiny Toes
Soccer through play
Futures
Foundational skill training
Rec+
Training + league games
Weekly Academy
Structured training cycles
Designed by Pros.
Delivered with Care.
Futures isn’t a side program for us. It’s the foundation our entire academy is built on — designed by a UEFA-licensed coach and delivered by a full-time youth development specialist.
Kevin Helt
Futures Program Director · On the Field
Kevin leads every Futures session at SFA. His specialty is the U6–U7 age window — the years that quietly decide whether a child grows into a confident, coordinated player or walks away from the sport. He brings full-time focus and a calm, encouraging presence to every group.
James Field
Owner · Curriculum Architect
James designed the Futures curriculum from the ground up — blending UEFA methodology with age-appropriate progression for young learners. He doesn’t lead Futures sessions on the field, but every drill, every game, and every progression Kevin uses was built in close collaboration with him.
At this age, we’re not building soccer players. We’re building kids who fall in love with the game. The skills come next — and they come faster when the love is real.
Coach Kevin Helt · Futures Program DirectorWhat 60 Minutes
Actually Looks Like.
Every Futures session follows the same five-phase structure. Predictable rhythm is how 6- and 7-year-olds build confidence, focus, and the early instincts that turn into real soccer skills.
Welcome & Warm-Up
Adventure-themed movement and quick ball familiarity. Players arrive, settle in, and shake off the day. The goal here is energy and engagement — not instruction.
Technical Skills
Foundational ball work — dribbling, simple turns, basic touches with both feet. Short, fast rotations keep attention high and give every player real reps with the ball.
Skill Application
1v1 challenges and pattern-based drills. Players take what they just practiced and use it under light pressure — the moment skills start becoming instincts.
Small-Sided Games
3v3 free play with simple rules. This is the part players come back for — real soccer, real teammates, real moments. Coaches step back and let the game teach.
Cool Down & Recap
Quick group circle. What we worked on today, what each player did well, what’s next. Then a clean handoff to parents — no scrambling, no confusion.
Two Training
Commitments.
4-week cycles, fixed schedule, 8:1 ratio. Train once or twice a week based on your child’s pace.
per 4-week cycle
$22.25 / session
Best for
Families building a first training habit. Once a week is plenty at this age — let curiosity lead.
- 60-min sessions, 4 per cycle
- 8:1 player-to-coach ratio
- UEFA-designed curriculum
- All equipment provided
per 4-week cycle
$19.38 / session
Best for
Players already loving the game. Twice-weekly rhythm compounds skill and confidence at this age — fast.
- 60-min sessions, 8 per cycle
- 8:1 player-to-coach ratio
- 2× weekly skill repetition
- UEFA-designed curriculum
- Priority Weekly Academy placement
What Parents Are Telling Us.
Real Futures families. Real progress. Real Columbus suburbs.
The Futures program has been incredible for my daughter. The coaches make learning fun, and I’m amazed at how much she’s grown in confidence and skill. It’s the perfect introduction to soccer.
Our son started Tiny Toes when he was four. Three years later, he’s finished Futures and moving into Weekly Academy. Same coaches, same building, same philosophy. He’s never had to start over — and it shows.
Coach Kevin reads kids in a way I haven’t seen before. My son was hesitant his first session and laughing by week two. The structure stays consistent — which he needs — but the drills evolve. He tells me what he learned every single time.
Everything Parents Ask Us First.
Most of these come up during the free trial too — you’re not alone.
What ages does Futures serve?
Futures is for ages U6–U7 — six- and seven-year-olds. If your child is younger and ready, Tiny Toes (U3–U6) is the right starting point. Six-year-olds straddle both programs — we help you place your child appropriately at the free trial based on maturity and readiness, not just birthday.
What’s the player-to-coach ratio?
8:1. Significantly tighter than rec leagues and most academies in Columbus. At this age, the ratio is the difference between every child getting real coaching attention and a kid spending an hour standing in line waiting for their turn.
What’s the difference between Futures and Rec+?
Futures is training-only. Pure skill development, structured 60-minute sessions, no games on the schedule. Designed for players who want to build fundamentals first.
Rec+ is our U6–U7 league: 1× training + 1× game per week, more focused on the game environment and team play. Many families do both; others pick based on what their child responds to. We’ll help you choose at the free trial.
When and where are sessions held?
All Futures sessions are held indoors at our facility at 2901 E. 4th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219. Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Year-round, regardless of weather.
What does my child need to bring?
We provide all the soccer equipment. Your child just needs:
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Indoor soccer shoes or clean sneakers
• A water bottle
If you have an SFA training shirt from a previous program, wear it — but it’s not required for Futures.
What happens if we miss a session?
Make-up sessions are available within the same 4-week cycle, subject to availability. Just message us as soon as you know — earlier notice means easier rescheduling.
Do you offer sibling discounts?
Yes. Families enrolling multiple children get a multi-child rate. Email Rachel at [email protected] or call (614) 300-0016 and she’ll walk you through it.
How will I know how my child is progressing?
Coach Kevin gives a progress update at the end of every 4-week cycle — what your child worked on, what’s clicked, and what’s next. Plus quick informal check-ins after most sessions during parent handoff.
What happens after Futures?
Most Futures players move into Weekly Academy Training at U8 — same building, often the same coaches, and a curriculum that builds directly on Futures fundamentals. We start that conversation in the final cycle of Futures so the transition is planned, not a surprise.
How do we get started?
Three steps:
1. Book a free trial session using the form above.
2. Come in, meet Coach Kevin, see if Futures is right for your child.
3. Choose Starter (1×/week) or Builder (2×/week), register, and start your first cycle.
Let’s see if this is right
for your child.
60 minutes. 8:1 ratio. Completely free. No commitment, no follow-up sales pressure — just a session where you and your child can see Futures in action.
Book Your Free Trial Session →Or text/call us at (614) 300-0016 · [email protected]