What is the Atlanta Fire United South Select Program?

The Atlanta Fire United South (AFU South) Select Program is designed to enhance the player development of both boys and girls at AFU South through professional coaching at the ages 13 and older.

Who can participate?

Boys and Girls whose birthdates fall within the specified time periods are eligible to play Under 13 and older soccer.

When do the kids play?

The Select Program is a twelve week season. The spring season begins the first week of March and ends in the middle of May. The fall season starts the weekend after Labor Day in September and continues through the middle of November. The teams practice during the week and play games Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Practice begins the first week in February for the Spring Season and the first week of August for the Fall Season.

Where do the kids play?

They practice at Mount Carmel Park and play their games at the Mount Carmel Park.

How much does it cost to participate?

See Fee Schedule, click Fee Schedule on right menu

How do I sign up to play?

You need to tryout and tryouts are held each Spring, in early June. See tryouts schedule to the left for more information. If you missed tryouts, please contact Chris Mahaffey at [email protected] to setup a tryout.

Select Program Goals:

Create a non-stress atmosphere where Under 13 thru Under 19 players are exposed to the game with an emphasis on skill development.

Create an environment where players are allowed to flourish in a competitive arena in which winning is not a determinant of success, where the repetition of quality is more important than short-term success.

Educate the AFU South players and parents in the development process and club values.

Create the needed flexibility in the program rules in which teaching takes precedence over game administration. The only outcome measured are learning and fun and not scores and standings.

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Select Program Rules:

All players will be registered through the state.

All players will be evaluated for the purpose of placing them in the appropriate select program.

Teams may travel and participate in tournaments

Conduct of coaches and players will be held to the standards specified by GYSA.