GIRLS ACADEMY
The ONLY development community dedicated to the female soccer player.
GIRLS ACADEMY ASPIRE
The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. We are committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being by celebrating the player’s journey with a lifelong love of the game through competition, showcases, and camaraderie.
about ga aspire
ASPIRE is a tier two league designed to create an unparalleled development structure within elite girls’ soccer. ASPIRE serves as a critical bridge between the GA’s top-tier league and the highly competitive landscape of elite youth soccer, establishing a structured path of performance-based advancement for clubs and players.
ASPIRE introduces a performance-driven model where clubs must apply and meet specific criteria for acceptance, ensuring that every team competes at the appropriate level while upholding the highest standards of player and club development. By implementing this rigorous evaluation process, ASPIRE guarantees that only clubs meeting competitive, operational, and developmental benchmarks gain entry, preserving the integrity, ambition, and purpose of the league.
For GA member clubs, ASPIRE adds a dedicated platform for second teams, allowing them to retain and develop emerging talent while players gain meaningful game experience in a challenging and competitive environment. For external clubs, ASPIRE offers an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level, positioning themselves for potential future placement in the Girls Academy’s top tier.
Coaching staff
GA Aspire Technical Director - Laurie Thomas
GA Aspire Coaching Director - Jordan Edouard
2015 Elite Aspire - Jardel Sinclair
2014 Elite Aspire - Betty Dominguez
2013 Elite Aspire - Jordan Edouard
2012 Elite Aspire - Jordan Edouard (Assistant - Savannah Larsen)
2011 Elite Aspire - Freddy Ponton (Assistant - Bryan Ponton)
2010 Elite Aspire - Freddy Ponton (Assistant - Bryan Ponton)
2009/08 Elite Aspire - Jordan Edouard (Assistant - Savannah Larsen)
U9-U12 Goalkeeper Coach - Jahlani Hammond
Strength & Conditioning - Pedro Yunes
U18 Sports Medicine - Athletic Trainer
IDP & Technical Trainer - Roger Thomas
Scouting & Talent ID Manager - Freddy Ponton
International Events & Travel - Bill Fisher
Nutrition Manager
| GA Aspire League Details |
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| Program Cost $3175 |
| 4 days per week at Cypress Park in Coral Springs |
| 1 national showcase event |
| 10 month program (150+ training sessions) |
| College placement support staff. |
| Age/curriculum based for field players and goalkeepers |
| Training on quality fields |
| High School sports allowed |
| Player registration & player card |
| League registration |
| League bond fees |
| Coach & Manager/Treasurer background checks |
| Referee fees & assignor |
| Specialized training sessions |
| Coaching education |
| Goalkeeper Training (x3 days per week) |
| Head Coach |
| Performance Coach |
| Medical trainers at home games |
| Insurance |
| Team Showcase Entry (one) |
| Team equipment |
| PlayMetrics team management software |
| Administrative costs |
| GA Aspire Additional Fees |
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| Estimated fee range $1750-$3050 |
| Coach travel reimbursement |
| City of Coral Springs RFP compliance fee 25% of SSC Registration fee (does not apply to team fees) |
| College ID Clinic $150 |
| Tournaments & Showcases |
| Payment Processing Fees (E-Check / ACH / Credit and debit card processing fees |
| Late fees |
| Additional fees required by the sanctioning body league or host venue |
| Player passes for additional leagues |
| Non-SSC facility rentals (if applicable) |
| Other SSC supplemental programs (Summer Evening Clinics, Individual training, camps, ID clinics) |
uniforms
We are excited to have soccer.com as our Uniform Provider. The Springs Soccer Club GA Aspire Required Uniform Package will include:
Primary Kit (Jersey, Shorts, Socks)
Secondary Kit (Jersey, Shorts, Socks)
Practice Kit (Top, Shorts, Socks)
Warm-Ups
Uniform ordering will take place after Tryouts.
southeast participating clubs
- Florida United
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Pinecrest
- West Florida Flames
- Space Coast
- Orlando City Lake Nona
- FC Sarasota
- Other Clubs Coming Soon
LOCATION
Cypress Park
1301 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL. 33071
N. Community Park
3601 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL. 33076
