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United Futbol Academy Media guide
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CONTENTS
About Us ..................................................................................... 3 Executive Board ........................................................................ 4 Branch Directors ....................................................................... 4 Growth Timeline & Milestones ................................................. 5 Club Programs ........................................................................... 7 Elite Programs ........................................................................... 8 Team Accomplishments ........................................................... 9 Tournaments ............................................................................ 10 College Commitments ............................................................. 11Scholarships ............................................................................ 12 Partner with Us ........................................................................ 13 Partnership Opportunities ...................................................... 16 Parnership Levels.................................................................... 17 Sponsors .................................................................................. 18
CALENDAR OF EVENTSJanuary Winter Camps Super Y TryoutsFebruary Spring Practice Begins Pre-season TournamentsMarch Spring Games BeginApril Spring Break CampMay Games End Rec Round Up Tournament Xtreme Cup Tournament U9-U13 TryoutsJune U14-U19 Tryouts Camps
July Summer Camps Select Team Camps August Select Team Camps Fall Practice Begins Pre-season TournamentsSeptember Fall Games Begin November Games End Rec Rocks Tournament Fall Classic Tournament December Gen Adi Cup Winter Camps & Futsal
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United Futbol Academy’s (UFA) mission is to provide soccer players of all ages the appropriate level of play and training in a supportive environment where skills for soccer are developed alongside skills for life.
Our goal is to promote the game of soccer by providing a positive learning atmosphere, where players can achieve their full potential in the development of their technical, tactical, physical and mental skills, regardless of skill and ability.
Our purpose is to create challenging programs that are attractive to the novice player, challenging to the average player, and demanding to the most advanced player wanting to play at the highest level.
We want to develop a multicultural organization with a vast array of staff and players to further enhance the culture of the game in an environment that is professional yet enjoyable.
ABOUT US
Skills for Soccer. Skills for Life.
UFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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Branch Directors• UFA Forsyth – Don Schultz • UFA Lawrenceville – Pancho Ugarte• UFA Milton – Philip Broome• UFA Mountains – William Mostellar, Sr. • UFA Norcross – Roberto Sibaja• UFA South Georgia – Nick Jenkins
Executive Board Deo
MolekaExecutive Director of
Business Development
Don Schultz
Executive Director of Operations
Ignace Moleka
Executive Director of Soccer
Gaucho Pinho
Executive Director of Facilities
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2010
2014
2012
2016
2011
2015
2013
2017
2018
Expansion to Dawson
Expansion to Lumpkin
Fowler Park
OpeningGA United
Skillz Introduction
National Champions U14B Elite
South Georgia &
Milton
Lawrenceville & Baltimore
Matt Park Opening
Girls’ Development
Academy
Expansion
to Pickens & Fannin
counties
Boys’ Development
Academy U13-U17
Dunkin’ Donuts
Sponsorship
Expansion
Towns County
Boys’U12 Development
Academy
Norcross Merger
Foundingof UFA
Growth Timeline & Milestones
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P layers7800
Teams600 14 ClubLocations
One of the Largest SoccerAcademies in Southeast Region
Largest Soccer Academy in Georgia
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Club Programs1. Recreational Program - Our Recreational Program currently consists of players from the age of 3
through the age of 18. Please take note that there is no skill level requirement at any age.2. Academy Program - The Academy program (girls and boys U9-U12) is designed for players who
are interested in a transitional program from the Recreational program to a more competitive Select program.
3. Select Program - The Athena (girls U13 & up) and Classic (boys U13 & up) programs are for players who are interested in a highly competitive level of soccer.
4. Adult League – The adult league is a competitive coed league with two female players per team per game.
5. Indoor Winter League – The winter indoor league is a competitive league for ages U8-U19.6. Super Y - The Super Y summer league (girls and boys U12 &
up) programs are for players who are interested in a highly competitive level of soccer.
7. U.S. Developmental Academy – The U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA) is an American soccer league, considered the top tier of youth soccer in the United States for ages U13-U19.
8. Southern Regional Premier League - The US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Premier League (SRPL) provides an opportunity for the most competitive teams in Region III to play each other in a league format. The league is comprised of boys and girls teams, ages 13U through 19U.
9. National Premier Leagues - NPLs are independent leagues, unified under one national competition platform, and based on a common technical framework designed to improve long-term player development.
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UFA Footprint
UFA Is Where You Are:
Central• Forsyth• Norcross• Lawrenceville• Milton
Mountains• Dawson• Lumpkin• Fannin• Pickens• Towns
South Georgia• Tifton• Thomas• Colquitt• Albany• Valdosta
elite programs
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Accomplishments
state cup champions 2017
state cup champions 2017
state cup champions 2017
The UFA U18B Premier have won three State Cups (U13, U14 and U16) and two Regional Championships (U13 and U14). They qualified for Regionals five times in a row, and qualified for Nationals four times in a row. They took 3rd place at Nationals at U13, the National Championship at U14 (undefeated), and 3rd place at Nationals at U15. At U16, they took 3rd place at Nationals once again. This team is a very technical team and the coach’s main goal is promote the players to play college and eventually at the professional level.
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TOURNAMENTSUFA hosts several tournaments each year providing competition for teams at all levels. Each tournament is sanctioned by Georgia Soccer and US Youth Soccer. The staff and membership of UFA are committed to making these tournaments a unique experience for your Select and Recreational teams.
UFA REC ROUND-UPUFA Rec Round-up is a recreational team only event that takes place in May of each year. While we have seen recreational teams become more and more competitive, few tournaments have focused on these exciting and fun teams. Rec Roundup offers a balance of
competition for teams of all levels
UFA FALL CLASSIC UFA Rec Round-up is a recreational The UFA Fall Classic is held the fourth weekend in November. Academy and Select teams from a 5-state region converge on the fields for some
competitive and fun play.
ADI ELITE CUP UFA - Norcross is pleased to invite you to the newly sponsored Adi Elite cup for Boys and Girls ages U8 to U12. This is the same great tournament (formerly known as Jr. Nike Cup) but we have now
changed our lead sponsor.
ADIDAS GENERATION CUPThe winner of the Under 16 Boys Adidas Super Group will not only Lift the Cup, but will be handed an all-expense (excluding flight) paid trip to Real Madrid FC in Spain for a week of training and development. This is just one of the bonus items that Adidas has brought to the tournament and we are super excited to see which of the teams will
win this award.
UFA XTREME CUP The United FA Xtreme Cup tournament started in 2006 as an academy and recreational teams event. Held in May of each year, the Xtreme Cup has grown to one of the largest spring end of season tournaments in Georgia with over 200 teams from Georgia and neighboring states. This is a great post-season tournament to wrap up the soccer year or
prepare for State Cup in June.
TBD 3V3 SUMMER BLASTSUnited Futbol Academy is proud to announce the 3v3 Summer Blast Series. We will host two Summer 3v3 tournaments to carry on the fun from our Winter Blast. We look forward to seeing
you all out on the fields!WHERE: UFA Forsyth - Field TBD
WHO: Ages 7-19ROSTER SIZE: 6 players (max)
High school bracket for 15 & older!
TBD 3v3 WINTER BLASTWHERE: UFA Milton
(Formerly Wall to Wall Sports Complex)170 Cox Rd, Milton GA 30004
Fields - Turf Soccer CourtsWHO: Ages 8-19
ROSTER SIZE: 6 players (max)
UFA ADULT UNITED TURF CLASSICThe United Turf Classic tournament is designed for adults – men and women – over 30 and over 40 and will be held in April. The event is a partnership between UFA and Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department. The tournament is being held at various venues, all in Cumming Georgia! All games will be played on TURF FIELDS. The round robin format tournament, will guarantee teams 3 games minimum. Divisions will be 7v7
and 11v11.
UFA REC ROCKSThe UFA Rec Rocks tournament takes place in November of each year and is a recreational team only event. While we have seen recreational teams become more and more competitive, few tournaments have focused on these exciting and fun teams. This tournament will offer a balance of competition for
teams of all levels.
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COLLEGESUnited Futbol Academy is partnered with College Fit Finder for our High School age groups in an effort to further assist our players in connecting them to the collegiate level. The College Fit Finder provides our players with a competitive advantage over a typical student-athlete navigating the recruiting process. This comprehensive system allows for individuals to take ownership of their future by equipping them with tools necessary to find a home at the college level. As a club, we are committed to not only player development, but truly being a catalyst in helping our players fulfill their dreams of playing collegiate athletics and accessing higher education.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Number of Commitments
UFA Team Levels
See full list at www.forsyth.unitedfa.org/college-1459394660
Number of Colleges
Number of Division 1, 2 and 3
29 523 11 7 3
7 12
1= 2= 3=
3
2
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Number of Commitments
See full list at www.forsyth.unitedfa.org/2017-commitments
UFA Team Levels
Number of Colleges
Number of Division 1, 2 and 3
40 527 16 12 9
18 22
1= 2= 3=
3
2
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2017
Number of Commitments
See full list at www.forsyth.unitedfa.org/2018-commitments
UFA Team Levels
Number of Colleges
Number of Division 1, 2 and 3
23 220 15 8 0
2 12
1= 2= 3=
3
2
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2018
Number of Commitments
See full list at www.forsyth.unitedfa.org/2019-commitments
UFA Team Levels
Number of Colleges
Number of Division 1, 2 and 3
7 46 4 2 0
4 3
1= 2= 3=
3
2
1
2019
2016
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SCHOLARSHIPS
2013-2014
2017-2018
2014-2015
2016-2017
2015-2016
204
210
233
234
201$120, 819
$138, 854
$125, 150
$164, 141
$129, 257
PLAYERS
PLAYERS
PLAYERS
PLAYERS
PLAYERS
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Partner with UFA
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Why Become a Partner with UFA
UFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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Why Become a Partner with UFA
n Everybody looks at the best teams
n UFA teams are nationally ranked and we won our 1st National Championship in 2014
n UFA teams compete at the State, Regional and National level
n UFA teams attend prestigious tournaments, Disney Showcase, Jefferson Cup, and WAGS
n Las Vegas Showcase and our own Generation Adidas Cup
n UFA has more ‘A’ licensed qualified coaches than any club in Atlanta
n UFA has the most teams in the top divisions in Georgia
Recreation (Fall/Spring):
200 + Recreational Teams
Generation Adidas Nor. Cup:570 + Travel Teams,12,000 parents & playersand siblings on one weekend in Atlanta. We put you in front of at least 1,500 Teams a year!
Xtreme Cup:
350 + Local & Travel Teams
Adi Elite Norcross Cup:
140 + Local & Travel TeamsFall Classic:
270 + Local & Travel Teams
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Partnership Opportunities• Game Uniforms (Jerseys), Select or Recreational
• Training Jerseys
• Tournaments
• Annual Gala
• Mascot
• TOPSoccer
• Events (5k, Movie Night, Carnival, etc)
• Parent Directory
• Monthly & Quarterly Newsletters
Regular Acknowledgement on Social Media
1. Facebook – Over 6,400 Likes
2. Twitter – Over 800 Followers
3. Instagram – Over 972 Followers
4. Email Blast – over 9,000 contacts
5. Mobile Apps – over 2,200 installs
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Quarter Page
Half Page
Full Page
Quarter Page
Half Page
Full Page
PARTNERSHIP LEVELS
Partnership Level
Logo on Website
Banner on Fields
Parent Directory
Acknowledgment in Gala Program
Uniform Branding
Monthly Newsletter & Social Media Acknowledgement
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
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UFA Sponsors
SPONSORSDIAMOND
SPONSORS
NEWEST SPONSORUnited Futbol Academy is excited to introduce its newest sponsor, Dunkin’ Donuts. This jersey sponsorship is a two-year agreement beginning Fall 2016 through Spring 2018. If you have visited our website over the years, you have noticed our sponsorship program, which provides opportunities for local businesses to
partner with us.