United Futbol Academy was established in 2010 through a merger between Atlanta Soccer Academy and Forsyth Fusion Soccer Club, later expanding as it was joined by Norcross Soccer Academy in 2014 and South Georgia United in 2015 alongside growth into Dawson, Lumpkin, Lawrenceville, Fannin/Pickens, and Loganville. Operating as a statewide club across Atlanta-area, North Georgia mountain, and South Georgia locations, UFA serves players ages 3-18. The club describes its foundational philosophy as Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life, emphasizing age-appropriate environments, comfort in 1v1 situations, and character development at the player's own pace.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Clear progression pathway
The club outlines a progression from U8 Pre-Academy through Pre-ECNL, Academy/Select, Elite Academy League, and ECNL/ECNL RL as athletes advance.
Arsenal club partnership
UFA highlights a collaboration with Arsenal Football Development since 2022 to support player training on and off the field.
Need-based aid
Qualifying recreational families can receive 50-100% discounts through a need-based Financial Aid Program covering registration fees.
Weekly staff training
While recreational teams are coached by volunteer parents, UFA assigns a staff trainer who works with U5-U12 age groups once a week.
Multiple Georgia locations
Families can participate in Atlanta-area, Mountains, and South Georgia regions under the umbrella of a single club.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Offerings range from entry-level recreational soccer with no skill requirement, ages 3-19 to U7/U8 Pre-Academy, Pre-ECNL (U12), and competitive ECNL/ECNL-RL, plus an adult league is also offered for ages 18+. SCCL Academy (U9-U12) and Select (U13-U19) squads compete in Premier Divisions with promotion/relegation, playing fall and spring seasons for younger groups while U15+ participants balance fall league play with high school in Spring. Additional programming includes Winter Futsal and Winter Training programs, as well as SCCL Summer League and camps. Practices and games take place across facilities such as South Forsyth Soccer Complex, Central Park, Matt Community Park, Polo Fields, and Fowler Park.
FallRecreational games/practices begin; SCCL Academy/Select fall season and league play
WinterWinter Futsal and Winter Training programs offered
SpringSCCL Academy/Select spring season for U9-U14 age groups
SummerSCCL Summer League and camps offered
Primary training locations: South Forsyth Soccer Complex, Central Park, Matt Community Park, Polo Fields, Fowler Park
TUITION
Cost to play
Listed fees include $136 per season (U3 Kick Start/U4 Mini League) and $120 for 7 weeks (Fast Track Training Program). The youngest introductory program includes a t-shirt per seasonal year, and the supplemental Fast Track fee provides one hour/week of additional training for 7 weeks. Uniform kits are bought separately via Lloyds Online Uniform Store and are intended to be used for two seasonal years. Need-based financial assistance applies solely to registration fees rather than uniforms, travel, camps, tournaments, or coaching fees, requiring recipient families to complete volunteer 5 hours for recreational or 15-40 hours for competitive teams each season.
$136 per season (U3 Kick Start/U4 Mini League); $120 for 7 weeks (Fast Track Training Program)
COACHING
Coaching
Grassroots coaching support
Grassroots teams are run by volunteer parent coaches backed by club materials and curriculum, supported by a staff trainer who works with U5-U12 age groups weekly.
Vetted professional coaches
Competitive brackets utilize nationally licensed staff, and every coach in the organization is mandated to pass a background check.
Club executive leadership
Executive guidance includes ED of Business Dev Deo Moleka, Executive Director of Business Services Don Schultz who holds a USSF A-Youth License, and Gaucho Pinho, an executive director with a USSF B License who previously served as a Georgia State University goalkeeper coach.
Experienced technical directors
Technical directors include Academy Director Velko Iotov, Boys ECNL Director Jason Smith, UFA ECNL Girls Director Tara Koleski, UFA Norcross - DOC Ryan Robertson, and ECNL Director Iggy Moleka, who holds a USSF A License and brings 23+ years of coaching experience.
Deo Moleka
ED of Business Dev
Iggy Moleka
ECNL Director
USSF A License, Coerver Youth Diploma; 23+ years coaching boys and girls in ODP, National League, Development Academy and ECNL; played for FIU, Albirex Niigata, Atlanta Silverback.
Don Schultz
Executive Director of Business Services
USSF A-Youth License, NSCAA Premier Diploma; 20+ years as youth soccer coach; oversaw Forsyth Fusion Soccer Club; named 99 Girls State ODP coach in 2012.
Gaucho Pinho
UFA Executive Director of Specialized Training | Facilities & Logistics
USSF B License, Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma; former Georgia State University goalkeeper and fitness coach; Silverbacks GK Coach 2007-2013.
Velko Iotov
Academy Director
Tara Koleski
UFA ECNL Girls Director
Jason Smith
Boys ECNL Director
Ryan Robertson
UFA Norcross - DOC
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
Player Development Philosophy
UFA states its motto "Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life" is the backbone of its philosophy, aiming to develop players at their own pace while instilling moral values, with goals including age/ability-appropriate environments, comfort in 1v1 situations, and making learning fun.
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