Welcome to SSA Cartersville Recreational Soccer -

Providing youth soccer programs for Bartow County boys and girls since 1997

Southern Soccer Academy’s Carterville's Recreational Program is a developmental soccer program that provides an opportunity for both boys and girls from under 4 (U4) through under 19 (U19) years old to play soccer, regardless of ability and experience – there are no tryouts. Although healthy competition is a natural part of any sport, the primary focus of this program is on player development. Southern Soccer Academy provides players of all ages a fun, purposeful, and challenging environment for each player to have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.  

Location:

Through our partnership with the City of Cartersville Parks and Rec Dept, games and practices are at our Carterville Soccer Complex - 152 Milner Rd, Cartersville.

For a map of all our SSA locations, please click here.

Player Development

Fun with a purpose is a simple way to look at SSA recreational soccer. If it's not "fun", players will not want to play, but it has to be purposeful in order to develop players to their fullest potential. At Southern Soccer Academy, players are immersed in an environment that promotes their development of three key areas:

1) Soccer-specific skills - development of physical, technical, psychological, and tactical components of soccer

2) Life Skills and Core Values – learn to interact with other children and peers, solve problems, make decisions, demonstrate respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership

3) Health and Fitness – be active in a safe and fun soccer environment  

Seasons

The fall season begins in late August and ends early November, and the spring season begins late February and ends early May.  

Registration and Fees

Registration for the fall season opens May 15th and closes July 31st, with a waitlist in effect from Aug 1st through Aug 31st.
Registration for the spring season opens Nov 15th and closes Jan 31st, with a waitlist in effect from Feb 1st to Feb 28th.

To register, please click below:



For more information on fees for the various age groups, please click HERE.

Uniform

Members are required to purchase uniform for U5 to U19 recreational soccer programs, and are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as he/she has registered. Each uniform package consists of 2 Nike jerseys (dark blue & gray), 1 pair of black shorts, and 1 pair of black socks. U4 age group is not required to purchase uniform, and players will be provided with a SSA t-shirt. Black shorts and black socks are preferred and can be purchased. For more information, please click here.

Coaching Opportunities

Recreational soccer programs are built on the involvement of volunteers. SSA has an excellent support system in place for our coaches and also offer many benefits. To find out more please click here.