Based in Marietta, Georgia, Southern Soccer Academy (SSA Swarm FC) provides programming extending from recreational leagues through pre-professional teams, including USL League Two, the women's USL W League, and the USL Academy League. Training and home matches take place across multiple regional hubs, including Marathon Park, MOBA Soccer Complex in Peachtree City, and facilities in Newnan, Marietta, Dallas, Cartersville, and Rome. In competitive rankings, PitchRank lists the club with top-3 U12 boys and #1 U14 girls teams in Georgia.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
No-cut recreational play
For younger players, SSA outlines a no try-out/no cut Recreational program for boys and girls ages 3-19 that emphasizes participation and enjoyment.
Multiple league options
Competitive program teams can participate in MLS Next, Girls Academy, NAL, DPL, N1L, and SCCL leagues.
Structured age progression
The club lays out a clear progression starting from U5-U7 Pre-Academy through U8-U10 Academy, U11-U12 SCCL Academy, and U13-U19 Competitive.
Pre-professional pathway
Players can continue their journey through USL League Two, USL W League, and USL Academy at Marathon Park.
Competitive financial aid
SSA offers a financial aid program for qualifying Competitive program athletes, which is assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
PROGRAMS
Programs
SSA serves players from U4 through U19 across five distinct tracks, with academy and competitive placement determined by tryout or assessment. The annual calendar begins with fall recreational, academy, and competitive league games and training, followed by winter assessments and training in Marietta and Coweta. Recreational, academy, and competitive league play continues in the spring, leading into summer camps and match schedules for USL League Two, USL W League, and USL Academy.
TUITION
Cost to play
Annual costs vary by platform and location, listing U13-U19 MLS Next at $2,725, SCCL U13/14 Elite at $1,700-$1,825, U8-U12 Academy between $965 and $1,675, and recreational seasonal fees from $90. The club states registration fees cover field rental for city and county complexes, US Soccer registration and insurance, referee fees, coach salaries and education, administration costs, and selected extra optional training sessions. Registration fees do not cover uniforms, tournament expenses, coach travel over 100 miles, hotel and transportation, or discretionary indoor rentals, while credit card payments incur a 3.4% processing fee.
COACHING
Coaching
Regional director oversight
A network of program and league directors oversees regional hubs in Marietta, Kennesaw/Paulding, Coweta, Cartersville, and Buckhead across academy, recreational, and goalkeeping roles.
Executive and methodology leadership
Executive Director and USL General ManagerSimon Davey leads club operations, while former Premier League player Jack Collison serves as Director of Methodology through a partnership with Brentford FC.
Technical and program directors
Technical management features Director of Coaching Gareth Evans, Assistant DOCs Jack Coulton and Richard Foy, MLS Director Roberto Sibaja, and Goalkeeper Director Kelham O'Hanlon.
USL senior coaching staff
Senior team operations are directed by USL Academy Manager Garreth Barker alongside USL W Head Coach Jordan Davis.
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