Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
Open to girls and boys in TK/K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade! Note: To ensure readiness for the program, your player must be turning at least 5 by September 2, 2025.
Shooting Stars Academy Director: MVLA coach Joey Sudyka has been coaching players of all ages for 16 years. (Joey’s background includes Division 1 collegiate experience that featured two NCAA tournament appearances). Joey has been with MVLA since 2020. In addition to his duties as the Shooting Stars Program Director, Joey is also the head coach of MVLA’s 07G ECNL-RL team and the 2015 girls’ program.
Joey believes player development at the youngest age is exciting and important. Joey rolled out a new curriculum with the Shooting Stars program that focuses on ball mastery, matching the MVLA development philosophy and complementing the Shooting Star games. The program features more touches, more skills, and more enjoyment from the beautiful game for our Shooting Stars participants.
What is the philosophy of Shooting Stars? Our ball mastery sessions use skill-based games to promote individual time on the ball and real PASSION for playing soccer.
What do I bring? It is recommended that players bring water. They are also welcome to bring a ball, but there will be plenty of balls provided at the field.
What do I wear? Wearing cleats and shinguards under soccer socks is encouraged.
