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2023 ACADEMY INFORMATION & SCHEDULE

The Academy is held on two sites and is open to all children ages 4 to 12.  Registration for The Academy occurs at the same time as soccer registration.  The Academy begins in September and runs once a week on Tuesday night for 4 weeks for 5U/6U and twice a week on Tues/Thurs for 4 weeks for 7U+ prior to the beginning of rec season.  

The Gulfport Sportsplex Soccer Complex and Ocean Springs Sports Complex will host the program. 

The cost of the Academy is $125 for ages 7U through 12U and $65 for 5U and 6U.   Three installment payment plans are available.

All children will receive an Academy soccer jersey.  Each player will be trained in various techniques and skills including passing, shooting, control, heading, and juggling.  The Academy coaches are professional, licensed coaches with many being SMSC Select coaches and/or former and current professional and college players.  Come join the largest and most successful training program on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast!

REGISTRATION

Registration may be completed online with our REC Registration or by using the Academy Registration link below.  

Harrison County

When? Players born in 2018 and 2019 will train on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30.  Sessions will be held September 12,19,26 & Oct3.

Players born from 2012-2017 will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45.  Sessions will be held September 12, 14,19,21,26,28 & Oct 3,5 (PLEASE NOTE START DATE)

Where?  Our Harrison County sessions will be held at the Gulfport Sportsplex (17200 16th St in Gulfport).  We will be on the softball field 4, which is located directly beside the Canal St entrance.  

Jackson County

When? Players born in 2018 and 2019 will train on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30.  Sessions will be held September 12,19, 26, & Oct3.  

Players born from 2012-2017 will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45.  Sessions will be held September 12, 14,19,21,26,28 & Oct 3,5 (PLEASE NOTE START DATE)

Where?  Our Jackson County sessions will be held at the Ocean Springs Sports Complex (4515 Hwy 57 in Ocean Springs). 

REC ACADEMY LOCATIONS

SMSC REC ACADEMY will be held in two locations on Tuesday and Thursdays ...

Gulfport Sportsplex - located at 17200 16th Street, Gulfport, MS 39503 ... Rec Academy is held in the back of the complex in the Softball Complex #4 (front) next to Canal Rd entrance.

Ocean Springs Sports Complex - located at 4515 Hwy 57, Oceans Springs, MS  39564

Jackson County Soccer Complex - 4400 Audubon Lane, Gautier, MS 39553

2023 FALL REC ACADEMY

Celebrating TWELVE years of Academy service to children on the Gulf Coast.  2011-2023.

SMSC is taking the initiative a step forward in reshaping the Academy into a progressive environment for enjoyable player development.  The program ties in the club sponsorship with Nike, coaching education and program development support from the United Soccer Coaches (USC) and the ambitious goal of creating top class players.   The club is very excited about the new and improved program !


2021 Fall REC Academy