Academy In Training

AFC Lightning's Academy in Training (AIT) Program is designed to serve as a bridge between recreational soccer and competitive soccer for young players, 8U-12U. Players will receive training from experienced, professionally licensed staff coaches. The 8-week AIT program is the perfect way to be exposed to AFC Lightning's competitive soccer environment without the commitment of the full-time program.

Our directors and staff coaches are dedicated to creating an environment that challenges players to grow their technical, tactical, psychological, and leadership skills in order to reach their goals both on and off the pitch.



(8U - 12U)

  • Who is eligible to participate for the 2023-24 seasonal year?

    Any player whose birth date falls between 2016 and 2011 are eligible to participate in the AIT Program for the 2023-2024 seasonal year.

  • What is the deadline to register for Spring 2024?

    Registration will close when capacity is reached.  Also, in order to guarantee receiving a shirt, players must register by February 15th.

  • How do I register?

    Click the following link to register for AIT.  


    AIT REGISTRATION

  • When does the AIT Program begin and end?

    The first training session is scheduled for Friday, March 1st and the final training session is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The rainout dates are March 29th, April 5th and May 10th

  • When and where are the training sessions?

    AIT Program training sessions will be held each Friday from 6:00-7:30pm at Peachtree City Athletic Complex (PAC).

  • What will the players work on?

    Please CLICK HERE for the AIT Program Curriculum!

  • What is the cost of the program?

    $110/player for the season.  The cost includes all practices, Techne Futbol App annual subscription ($280 value) and an AIT Program training shirt (only guaranteed if registered by February 15th).

  • What is the difference between Recreation and Select Soccer?

    Deciding whether or not your child should play recreational soccer or competitive (“select”) soccer is often a daunting task for parents not familiar with the world of competitive sports. The primary deciding factor that parents should consider when making the select verses recreation decision is whether or not one wishes to accelerate a child’s soccer development in a professionally guided training environment.


    In recreational soccer, the focus is most often on social interaction, “having fun” with friends, which often comes at the expense of instruction. In select soccer, the focus in on teaching in an enjoyable manner that is appropriate for the child’s age level. Individual skills and team tactics are taught by high-level, professionally licensed coaches in order to more fully develop the child’s level of play. When it comes to playing at a select level, the end result is young athletes that know how to play soccer at a much higher level than corresponding recreational players.

CHRISTIAN DANE

Academy In Training Director

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