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"SIC ITUR AD ASTRA" | EST. 2012 | Reaching for the STARS

BECOME A STAR

Kick with the stars. Become a star.

Professional soccer club that trains and develops youth soccer players to reach their potential on and off the pitch. We serve all ages, levels, and abilities throughout the year in the El Dorado County and surrounding areas.

USA Stars Soccer U8 Academy

The USA Stars U8 Soccer Academy offers children within our community a chance to
participate in an environment that provides a unique blend of learning, physical activity,
and fun!

BEGINNER YOUTH PROGRAM

GRASSROOTS (AGES 5-8)

Grassroots is a low competition program that focuses on soccer basics for youths who love the game and wish to develop their skills.

 

Coach Aliyah ensures a fun yet challenging environment to promote individual growth and teamwork

 

Designed to be low-competitive, fun, and challenging, Grassroots is a dynamic soccer program that benefits children of all skill levels. It’s suitable for the child who kicks soccer balls at home for fun, and it’s suitable for the child who has never touched a soccer ball but is interested in the game.

 

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

COMP SOCCER (AGES 8+)

Skillful Technical Advanced Refined Soccer; STARS is all about development and guidance. To teach our kids how to live, play, and shine in the midst of overwhelming odds.

 

“To believe and to try and develop abilities beyond what we were born with, is the magic of STARS.”

 

Specialized programs (such as strength & conditioning) designed for aspiring and/or experienced soccer players interested in taking their skills to ‘star’ level.

 

Try out for the opportunity to train with coaches who have unmatched international experience in the MLS, European leagues, and university athletics

Coming Soon: 2024/2025 Season Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2024/2025 season will take place in May. Dates are below. Check back here for times and more information.

U8 – U14

Monday May 13th –  Wednesday May 15th
2013-2016 Boys/Girls: 5:00 – 6:00pm
2011-2012 Girls: 5:30 – 6:30pm
2010 Girls: 6:30 – 7:30pm
2011-2012 Boys: 6:00 – 7:00pm
2010 Boys: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Address: 10 College Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630

U15 - U19

Monday May 20th – Wednesday May 22, 2024 Address: 10 College Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630

Coming Soon: 2023/2024 Season Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2023/2024 season will take place in May. Dates are below. Check back here for times and more information.

U8 – U14

Monday May 15th –  Wednesday May 17th

2013-2016 Boys/Girls: 5:00 – 6:00pm
2011-2012 Girls: 5:30 – 6:30pm
2010 Girls: 6:30 – 7:30pm
2011-2012 Boys: 6:00 – 7:00pm
2010 Boys: 7:00 – 8:00pm

 

Address: Rolling Hills Middle School 7141 Silva Valley Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

U15 and Above

Monday May 22nd – Friday May 26, 2023

Address: Rolling Hills Middle School 7141 Silva Valley Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Summer Camps

New for Summer 2023 are summer camps! Details coming soon. If you would like to be notified when more information is available, please fill out the short form below.

TRYOUTS DATES FOR THE 2022/2023 SEASON ARE BELOW

U9 - U14

Sunday May 15th – Thursday May 19th

6PM – 9PM (2PM – 6PM Sunday)

U15 - U19

Monday May 23rd – Thursday May 26th

6pm -9pm

U15 G 6-7:30 pm
U15 B 7:30-9 pm
U17-19 B 7:30-9 pm

All tryouts are at Folsom Lake College

Monday 5/23 – Wednesday 5/25

08 Girls 6-7:30pm

08 Boys 7:30-8:30pm

05 Boys 7:30-8:30pm
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ABOUT US

OUR GOAL IS TO CHALLENGE AND TRAIN ALL OF OUR PLAYERS TO BE THEIR BEST AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AS FAR AS THEY WANT TO GO.

USA Stars Academy is a nonprofit, competitive soccer training organization based in El Dorado County. One of the things that sets us apart from any other soccer club in El Dorado County is our mentality. Our goal isn’t to make every player the best player; our goal is to challenge and train all of our players to be their best and develop their skills as far as they want to go. And with approximately 200 players varying in age and skill level, we pack a mean kick with our professional training and competitive pricing.

 

We have professional soccer coaches who carry a lifetime of experience and success, utilizing the most effective methodology and curriculum to develop our soccer players and train them to reach their potential while cultivating passion, enthusiasm, and enjoyment for the sport. If you want soccer to take you “to the stars,” USA Stars Academy will equip you with unbiased, quality training to do so.

It's not just about being an awesome player;

hard workers and good ethics are behind every star.

USA Stars Programs

BECOME A USA STARS PLAYER TODAY!

Discover the difference in training and coaching by professional trainers and coaches. At USA Stars all of our coaches have played, trained and coached professionally all over the USA, Canada and Europe. Their experience in the MLS, European leagues and Universities is unmatched in our area.

Come to our annual tryouts to see for yourself if the USA Stars is a fit for your aspiring or experienced soccer player. The teamwork and comradery of our teams are special to see. We are excited for you to start your adventure in becoming a star with USA Stars Academy!

USA STARS ACADEMY 2021/2022 PLAYER & CLUB FEES

Birth Year/Age Group Monthly
Training Dues*
Training Sessions
per Month
Approximate
League/Tournament Annual Cost**
Annual
Registration Fee
Uniform Kit
2016-2012 Grassroots
$80
6-8 x 60 min
$0
$0
$65
2012/2013 U10/U9
$175
8 x 60 min
$300 (18+ games)
$250
$100
2011 – U11
$215
10 x 90 min
$400 (25+ games)
$250
$325
2010 – U12
$215
12 x 90 min
$500 (30+ games)
$250
$325
2008 – U14
$215
12 x 90 min
$500 (30+ games)
$250
$325
2006 – U16
$215
12 x 90 min
$600 (40+ games)
$250
$325
2005 – U17
$215
12 x 90 min
$600 (40+ games)
$250
$325
2004 – U19
$215
12 x 90 min
$750 (45+ games)
$250
$325
2003 – U19
$215
12 x 90 min
$750 (45+ games)
$250
$325
2002 – U19
$215
12 x 90 min
$750 (45+ games)
$250
$325

* Monthly training dues based on a 12 month commitment to year-round competitive team training and competitions.

 

** Some tournaments and league could have additional player and coaches travel costs.

USA STARS ACADEMY 2024/2025 Player Budget for Annual Program

Birth Year/Age Group Monthly
Training Dues*
Training Sessions
per Month
Approximate
League/Tournament Annual Cost**
Annual
Registration Fee
Uniform Kit
2025-2024 Grassroots
$80
6-8 x 60 min
$0
$0
$65
Grassroots+
$100
Games Fall/Spring
$0
$0
$65
2025/2024 U9/U10
$185
8 x 60 min
$300 (18+ games)
$300
$200
2025/2024 U11/U12
$215
10 x 90 min
$400 (25+ games)
$300
$325
2025-2024 U13-U19
$250
12 x 90 min
$500 (30+ games)
$300
$325

* Monthly training dues based on a 12 month commitment to year-round competitive team training and competitions.

 

** Some tournaments and league could have additional player and coaches travel costs.

Tryouts

TRYOUT DATES FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON ARE BELOW

Tryouts Dates

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U8 – U14

Monday May 13th – Wednesday May 15, 2024

U15 - U19

Monday May 20th – Wednesday May 22, 2024

Meet the Founders

AJ UTUSH

DIRECTOR/GIRLS COACH

My favorite part about being a girls soccer coach is that I get to teach kids to reach for their dreams and goals. Soccer development to me is – and always will be – about teaching life lessons through the fun and dynamic medium of sport (i.e. be a good teammate, create positive habits, build self-esteem, and always look to challenge and improve yourself everyday)! Coaching soccer is all about engaging the mental, physical, technical, tactical, and life style into one place… the field.

 

The coaches at USA Stars focus on every aspect of soccer development. With an advanced and proven methodology, we don’t just play soccer here, we live it! We invite all soccer families and players with a passion and a dream to team up with USA Stars Academy to work towards realizing our dreams together!

Rashid Utush

DIRECTOR/Boys COACH

As a player I progressed from a youth, playing club soccer to becoming a professional and playing overseas in a first division club in Europe. I take the process of development seriously because I know firsthand the steps involved to progress. I implement these steps with staff coaches and always keep the player in mind. Complete development is the goal so we can promote passion, commitment and hard work. These are traits that we hope will show in all aspects of their life.”

SPONSORS/DONATE

The USA Stars Academy operates as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. We are:

RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PASSION FOR SOCCER
FOCUSED ON PROVIDING PLAYERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE REGARDLESS OF INCOME LEVEL
INTERESTED IN SEEING OUR PLAYERS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, AND REACH PLAY AT HIGH LEVELS

We welcome sponsors and donations as part of our ongoing operating structure and commitment to youth health and wellness!
Check out our Sponsors & Donations page to learn more about how the 3 types of sponsorship and donation structures we offer.

CURRENT FUNDRAISING SPONSORS

Thank you to our recent sponsors for their support!

News and Events

At the USA Stars Academy, our goal is to teach and demonstrate a love of soccer to our younger kids and we do this through our Grassroots Program.  For Boys and Girls of any skill level and ages 5-8 who want to learn the fundamentals of soccer without the competitive team commitment.  Having fun while learning and playing.  Register for Grassroots

Grassroots is a year-round program that features a multi-level approach to soccer development and a path to future soccer.  With guidance from US Soccer, this program is designed for any player, regardless of age, aspiration, and/or ability.  We are hoping to build a soccer experience that players will take with them wherever they wish to go.  As the player develops and grows in Grassroots, they may choose to join one of our age-appropriate Competitive teams or continue in the Grassroots program.  Their development path is at their own pace.

We are committed to creating a home for all aspiring soccer players that strive to reach towards their full potential while enjoying the game

Coming Soon: 2024/2025 Season Tryouts

 Monday May 13th – Wednesday May 15th

Ages: U8 – U14

Monday May 20th – Wednesday May 22nd

Ages: U15 – U19

Location: Folsom Lake College School

USA Stars Academy is based in El Dorado County (California) but also serves surrounding communities. Our year-round training utilizes the most proven methodology and curriculum of youth soccer development available to help players of all ages, levels, and abilities reach goals both on and off the pitch.

USA Stars Academy 2022/23 Tryouts

 Sunday May 15th – Thursday May 19th
Ages: U9 – U14

Monday May 23rd – Thursday May 26th
Ages: U15 – U19

Location: Folsom Lake College Soccer Stadium

USA Stars Academy is based in El Dorado County (California) but also serves surrounding communities. Our year-round training utilizes the most proven methodology and curriculum of youth soccer development available to help players of all ages, levels, and abilities reach goals both on and off the pitch.