Are you looking for a FUN and DEVELOPMENTAL soccer experience that bridges the gap between SBV Recreational and SBV Premier for your athlete?
NEW FOR KINDERGARTEN - 3RD GRADERS:
Introducing the Sporting BV Juniors Academy:
The Stepping Stone Between Recreational and Premier Soccer, For Athletes Who Aren't Ready For Premier But Want Something More Than Recreational. You Get Expert Coaching, Progressive Curriculum, and a Fun, Competitive Environment for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.
If your athlete wants more than Recreational soccer, but isn't quite ready for the commitment of Premier (or just isn't old enough!)
Then the Sporting BV Juniors Academy is specifically designed for them, and allows them to nurture their skills, build their confidence, and foster a love for the game in a supportive and step-up environment.
We combined the former Sporting BV Futures & Juniors into ONE incredible new program, which provides a professionally coached pathway for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 3rd grade to grow as a player, grow their love of the game, and develop into a player that can perform at whichever level they choose down the road - soccer just for fun, or something more competitive.
This link will take you to your Sporting BV account. After you log in, just select. All details and info is below.
WHAT IS SBV JUNIORS ACADEMY?
If you want your child to...
Master core soccer fundamentals by engaging in a progressive weekly curriculum
Develop tactical awareness and decision-making skills appropriate for their age.
Experience the thrill of competitive games in a format that encourages participation and learning (3v3 for K/1st grade, 5v5 with goalies for 2nd/3rd grade).
Learn from experienced and licensed coaches dedicated to youth development, led by Directors Cris Rojas (Boys) and Tom Mura (Girls), a coach with 35 years of experience and a National Championship title.
Enjoy a consistent practice structure that maximizes their time on the ball through fun small-sided games, skill-focused activities, and game-like scenarios.
Participate in YEAR-ROUND Fall, Winter (Futsal), and Spring seasons that fit around recreational schedules and avoid holiday conflicts...
Then the Sporting BV Juniors Academy is for you!
If you're looking for the most complete way to help your Kindergarten through 3rd grader take their soccer skills to the next level without the full commitment of Premier, the Sporting Blue Valley Juniors Academy is the perfect bridge.
It's a professionally coached program that combines the best of our former Futures and Juniors programs, offering a fun yet challenging environment where young players master core skills, develop tactical thinking, and build confidence through a progressive curriculum and engaging games.
We focus on individual development and fostering a love for the game, all while fitting around recreational schedules.
By joining NOW, your child will receive expert coaching, a full uniform, and participate in our exciting YEAR-ROUND SEASON (Fall, Winter, and Spring) seasons, setting them up for future success and a lifelong passion for soccer.
THE CURRICULUM
This curriculum is designed to provide a progressive learning experience for young players, focusing on both technical skills and tactical understanding, within a fun and engaging environment.
The curriculum follows a "Play - Practice - Play" methodology, incorporating small-sided games, focused activities, and game-like scenarios.
I. Curriculum Structure
Play 1 (10-15 minutes): Each practice begins with small-sided games (2v2, 3v3) to get your athlete engaged immediately, and encourage quick decision-making.
Activity (2-3 activities, 8-10 minutes each): Focused exercises designed to teach specific skills and tactics.
Play 2 (15-20 minutes): Each practice ends with a game that simulates the regular game format (3v3 for K/1st, 5v5 for 2nd/3rd).
II. Weekly Curriculum Outline
12 WEEK FALL SOCCER SEASON:
• Overall Focus: Developing core skills and introducing basic tactical concepts.
• Key Skills: Dribbling, Change of Direction (COD), Passing, Receiving, 1v1 Attacking/Defending, Basic Moves (Scissors, Stepover, Maradona).
• Tactical Concepts: Pressure, Cover, Spreading Out.
12 WEEK WINTER FUTSAL SEASON:
• Overall Focus: Developing ball control, footwork, and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Key Skills: Ball Control, Sole of the Foot Moves, Changing Speeds, Protecting the Ball.
• Tactical Concepts: Finding and Creating Open Space.
12 WEEK SPRING SOCCER SEASON:
• Overall Focus: Reinforcing Fall skills, introducing more advanced moves, and developing tactical awareness.
• Key Skills: Dribbling under pressure, Advanced Moves (Scissors, Stepover, Maradona), Passing and Receiving.
• Tactical Concepts: Spreading Out, Working Together, Possession.
SOME CORE ACTIVITY EXAMPLES:
(A FEW OF MANY THAT WE USE OVER THE YEAR-ROUND SEASON)
• Sailing the Seas: Dribbling activity focusing on changing speed and direction.
• Police on Patrol: Dribbling activity that incorporates chasing and tagging to work on dribbling under pressure.
• Teach Scissors/Step-Over/Maradona: Progressive drills to teach specific dribbling moves.
• Sharks & Minnows: Dribbling to evade defenders.
• 2v1 End Zone: Small-sided game to teach attacking principles.
• 4v4 or 5v5: Game scenarios that apply the week's focus.
THE COACHING STAFF
Who Is Coaching SBV Juniors Academy?
SBV JA is overseen by experienced director Tom Mura, who has 35 years of coaching experience and a strong background in youth development.
Our coaches are experienced and focused on creating a positive and developmental environment.
You can design the greatest curriculum in the world, but if it's not run by people who know how to teach it to your son/daughter, it'll never work and it won't make them better.
So it pays off to know who's teaching it.
That being said, I've got good news because F&J is directed by some of the best coaches in our club:
Tom Mura on the girls' side, and Cris Rojas on the boys side. Both current Sporting Blue Valley coaches with playing and coaching experience.
Tom MURA
Tom Mura has been coaching premier soccer for nearly 35 years. He was born and raised in Kansas City and played two years of college soccer at the University of Missouri Kansas City. He has a B Coaching License and is a Grassroots Coaching Instructor for US Soccer.
Tom has coached every age group from PreK through U19 and his teams have competed at the local, regional and national level. His 2009 girls won the Presidents Cup National Championship while playing teams a full year older than them.
Cristobal (Cris) ROJAS
Athletic Performance Coach, specializing in technical training focused on first touch, dribbling, passing, shooting, and decision-making.
Position Played: Center Back - Left Back
Player Experience:
From U11-U19, I trained with two professional soccer academies in Chile: Unión Española and Audax Italiano. I also played as captain and graduated from Park University.
Coaching Experience:
7 years of coaching experience, dedicated to individual, group, and team sessions for players from U7-U19.
"When you commit to discipline, you create the foundation for success—one habit at a time. It’s the quiet strength that drives you forward when motivation fades. Keep showing up, stay focused, and remember: progress is built on consistency."
SPORTING BV JUNIOR ACADEMY FEES BREAKDOWN:
Initial Fees (Collected at Registration):
$135 Annual Club Fee
$125 Uniform Fee
Fall Fees (Collected at Registration):
$100 Fall Registration Fee
$180 Coaching Fees ($60/month for August, September, October)
Winter Fees:
$100 Winter Registration Fee
$180 Coaching Fees ($60 each for November/December, January, February)
Spring Fees:
$100 Spring Registration Fee
$180 Coaching Fees ($60/month for March, April, May)
Total SBV Juniors Academy Full Year Fees: $1,100
(If you already have the SBVJA [or the former Futures or Juniors] kit your total is $975.00)
Payment doesn't have to be made up-front, you'll have the option to select a payment plan inside your account, after you answer the registration questions about your athlete.
Click the button below to get started:
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR SBV JUNIORS ACADEMY?
How to Register
All registration is done inside your Sporting Blue Valley account.
Click one of the buttons on this page, and it'll take you to our login page where you can put in your email username and your password, and then you'll see your dashboard.
On your dashboard, click "XX Available Programs" next to your player's name.
You'll see all the available programs for your player - select "SBV Juniors Academy" and select your session and location.
Once you've selected it, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Skip" "Continue" or "Next Player" until it brings you to the next page where you can put in your player information.
Once you've put in your info, click "Continue" again and once you've paid on the next page, you're good to go!
(If you have problems selecting it on your phone, turn your phone sideways (landscape) and you'll see a blue button to select instead of just a program description)
IT WILL LOOK SIMILAR TO THIS:
Select "2025-26 Juniors Academy," then select your age group, and click Continue or Next Player until you see Continue at the bottom of the page.
This will take you to the registration questions, and after that you'll be able to select your payment plan or pay in full for the year.
GOT QUESTIONS? We Hear You!
My player loves their recreational team, but I feel they need more focused training...can we still do this?
We understand!
The SBV Juniors Academy is designed to complement recreational soccer.
Your child can absolutely participate in both, as our practice and game schedules are intentionally set to avoid conflicts with recreational teams and the Skills Club program.
This allows your child to enjoy the social aspects of recreational soccer while receiving the advanced training and competitive experience offered by our academy.
So, does Futures & Juniors no longer exist? We've been playing that and enjoyed it.
Thank you for being part of our program, we've got good news for you.
This change is to make things simpler and more beneficial for you and your family.
By merging the two programs into one program, SBV Juniors Academy, it makes registration easier for us to manage, which means we can spend more time coaching and focusing on the field...but it also means that we've combined the curriculum for a COMPLETE, progressive development over the four years in the program.
So you can enter at ANY point in the program, K-3rd, and you'll see development as long as you're with us, all the way to third grade.
It's as simple as that.
We're merging Futures & Juniors into SBV Juniors Academy to make things simpler for us and more beneficial for your athlete.
The uniform stays the same, but we've got a new coaching staff, new and complete curriculum, and an exciting future ahead for all our athletes.
My child is very young. Is this program too competitive for them?
While the SBV Juniors Academy provides a more structured environment than recreational soccer, it's still centered on fun and development.
The curriculum is age-appropriate, and our coaches prioritize creating a positive learning experience.
At this age, it's about building a love for the game and developing fundamental skills that benefit your athlete for as long as they play soccer.
We consider this time of play the MOST important, because it allows us to instill in your athlete the "unconscious" fundamentals and techniques that coaches say you "just can't teach!" when they get to an older age.
Our goal with the SBV Junior Academy is to enrich the love your athlete has for the game, and make them better on the field, so they ENJOY the sport as much as we do and are able to play at whichever level they choose for as long as they want...even if that means taking the SBV Development Pathway all the way to the SKC first team!
My child is new to soccer. Is this program suitable for beginners?
The SBV Juniors Academy is designed for players who have some basic soccer experience and a desire to improve.
While complete beginners might benefit from recreational soccer first, our program can work for those with a season or two of rec experience and an interest in more focused training.
Our coaches will work with each player to develop their skills.
What if my child doesn't like it after a few weeks?
We encourage you to communicate with us if your child is having difficulties.
While the annual club fee and coaching fees are non-refundable, registration fees are refundable (minus an admin fee) prior to the season, according to our refund policy.
We want every player to have a positive experience, and the benefit of this program is that Sporting Blue Valley has complete management of all teams, facilities, schedules, and registration.
We can move players to where they fit best, change practice and game times to something that works better for you, and adjust your experience so it fits exactly what you and your athlete want most.
My child plays other sports. Can they still participate?
Sporting BV encourages multi-sport participation.
Our once-a-week practice schedule is designed to be manageable alongside other activities.
We believe that developing overall athleticism is important for young players, and it's one of the best way to meet new friends!
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