U7-8 Academy Features
Bloomington United’s Academy program is designed specifically for 1st and 2nd graders who are interested in having fun while also building foundational soccer skills and athleticism.
- Our program caters to players who are in 1st through 2nd grade.
- All sessions are at locations within Bloomington, MN or surrounding communities
- Players are placed in coed groups to support an inclusive, learning environment
- Our primary focus is on honing soccer skills while fostering a genuine love for the sport. An emphasis is placed on developing technical skills alongside fitness and agility training.
- Our sessions are led by club trainers and assisted by parent volunteers and junior coaches who adhere to meticulously crafted developmental lesson plans, overseen by Bloomington United’s Technical Staff.
Participants are expected to wear their provided training shirt along with appropriate athletic equipment (soccer cleats are highly recommended for outdoor) and shin guards, and to bring water and size 3 soccer ball to every session.
FALL ACADEMY
Proud Partner of BAA’s Fall Soccer Program
We are proud to partner with the Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA) on our Fall U7-8 programming. Together we provide a unified and vibrant soccer community for our youngest athletes. This collaboration ensures families benefit from robust player numbers and hands-on professional coaching support, with Bloomington United staff actively guiding BAA coach education and leading fundamental skill-development training sessions.
This joint effort aligns perfectly with Bloomington United’s Balanced Competitor philosophy, which encourages multi-sport athleticism and flexible seasonal play to prevent early burnout. While the fall season is structured through this community partnership, Bloomington United continues to offer its traditional, separate winter and spring/summer programs for these age groups. We highly encourage prospective U7-U8 families to participate in BAA’s fall in-house league for a fantastic, supportive introduction to the sport. To learn more about and register for BAA’s fall program, please click here to visit their website.
WINTER ACADEMY
| WINTER ACADEMY | 2026-27 |
| BIRTH YEARS | U7-8 |
| DATES | TBD |
| DAYS | 2 sessions per week |
| TIMES | TBD |
| COST | $180.00 |
| LOCATION | Bloomington gym or neighboring community dome |
| REGISTRATION DEADLINE | TBD |
- Professional Coaching Curriculum and Oversight: Participants will receive coaching from our professional coaching staff and assisted by our volunteer parent and junior coaches.
- Skill Development: Training sessions will feature game-like activities and scrimmages, allowing players to hone their skills while enjoying the sport.
- Team Dynamics: Participants will learn about team positions, strategies, and cooperation, essential elements for success in soccer.
- Equipment Needed: Athletic sneakers (for gym floors) or soccer clears (for indoor turf), shin guards, water bottle, and a size 3 soccer ball. All players will receive a Bloomington United training t-shirt. Please mark your preferred size at checkout.
- Attendance Expectation: While players are encouraged to attend as much as possible to accelerate their development, we understand that families have busy schedules. Therefore, we advise attending sessions as schedules permit.
- Locations: All winter sessions are held on either gym floors or indoor turf.
SPRING ACADEMY
| SPRING ACADEMY | 2027 |
| BIRTH YEARS | U7-8 |
| DATES | Late April - Late June |
| DAYS | 2 sessions per week + 3 weekend Jamborees against neighboring soccer clubs |
| TIMES | TBD |
| COST | $250.00 |
| LOCATION | Bloomington Parks |
| REGISTRATION DEADLINE | TBD |
- Professional Coaching Curriculum and Oversight: Participants will receive coaching from our professional coaching staff and assisted by our volunteer parent and junior coaches.
- Skill Development: Training sessions will feature game-like activities and scrimmages, allowing players to hone their skills while enjoying the sport.
- Team Dynamics: Participants will learn about team positions, strategies, and cooperation, essential elements for success in soccer.
- Equipment Needed: Athletic sneakers (for gym floors) or soccer clears (for indoor turf), shin guards, water bottle, and a size 3 soccer ball. All players will receive a Bloomington United training t-shirt. Please mark your preferred size at checkout.
- Attendance Expectation: While players are encouraged to attend as much as possible to accelerate their development, we understand that families have busy schedules. Therefore, we advise attending sessions as schedules permit.
- Locations: All sessions are held at Bloomington parks.