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First Touch

Build the foundation in a positive, fun, and engaging environment where players build confidence, develop skills, and fall in love with the game.

Overview

Build the foundation

First Touch is centered on early development, high repetitions, and supportive coaching so young players can build strong habits, technical comfort, and excitement around the game from the very beginning.

Early Development Focus

Small groups

More touches. More reps. More growth, with dedicated coaches who invest in every player.

Training Priorities

High touches

Repetition that builds confidence and control, supported by technical foundation, movement and coordination, ball mastery, and creativity.

Game Experience

Inter-squad play

Fun, supportive games that build understanding, plus mixed-roster weekly experiences with new teammates, new challenges, and more growth.

Birth years

First Touch is for players born from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2021.

What the program develops

  • High touches that create comfort on the ball in every situation.
  • Technical foundation through strong basics that create strong players.
  • Movement, coordination, agility, balance, and body control.
  • Creativity through play, free time, and expression.

What families can expect

  • Small-group sessions with more touches, more reps, and more growth.
  • Dedicated coaches who create a positive and engaging environment.
  • Fun inter-squad play that helps players understand the game.
  • A clear first step into the full Summit Valley United Academy pathway.
This is a shared program page for both Academy regions. For current schedules, registration timing, and local details, visit the main Youth Academy page →.
Player Fees

First Touch pricing

Early development

First Touch

Registration group
August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2021
Fee
$135.00 per session
Returning after Fall: $75.00 for Spring
Includes
2 training sessions per week, 1 intersquad game each season. Includes two jerseys (home and away). Limited spots.