Recreation

The primary objective in the recreational program is for the young players to have fun with an emphasis on sportsmanship, good play, and following the laws of the game of soccer.  Recreational players in the U-4, U-5, U-6, U-7, U-8, U-10, and U-12 age brackets play small-sided (micro) soccer.  Recreational players in the U12 and up bracket play in the GSSA inter league format and play clubs, both home and away, from the Atlanta area and follow the rules of GSSA. Starting at U7, IAFC offers a girls only option for the age groups.

Junior Academy

The Junior Academy is a newly established program for our U9 - U12 players hoping to make the transition from Recreation to the Academy and Select programs either the following season or year. The program is designed to offer structured sessions by professional coaching staff to focus on the techniques needed to compete at the next level. In order to participate, you must be currently registered with Inter Atlanta FC's Recreation Program.

Academy

The Academy Program is comprised of U9 through U12 players (boys and girls ages 7-12 years old). The program provides a more “development intensive” alternative to the traditional recreational and traveling team programs.

The overall focus of this league is to provide development of technical skills, tactical awareness, physical abilities and psychological growth within a fun and rewarding environment. The ultimate goal of the program is the overall development of every player in each area of emphasis. All Academy teams practice at least twice per week and will be trained by professional club coaches to provide the players with the best foundation of skills, abilities and knowledge of the game. Coaches follow a set curriculum, ensuring all Academy players are exposed to the same learning opportunities. During the majority of the season, optional third practices are available and players are encouraged to attend these additional sessions. Players are also encouraged to continue their training outside of practice and games sessions.

In age groups with multiple teams, players are grouped according to skill level. As much as possible, games for each team are scheduled against opponents with similar skill/ability levels.

Academy teams normally play in both a pre-season and post season tournament. Some teams choose to participate in additional tournaments.