The GOAT Farm Player Pathway

Player Pathway at The GOAT Farm Soccer Academy

 

Where development is earned, and every player has a purpose.

At The GOAT Farm, we build elite players through purposeful training, long-term development, and earned progression. Every player starts in a structured environment where they grow, improve, and earn the right to advance — whether they’re just starting out or working toward college soccer.

The Little Herd (Ages 18 mos – 6 yrs)

Fun, movement, and early love for the game.

  • Baby Goats (18 mos – 2.5 yrs): Parent & child discovery play

  • Little Goats (3–4 yrs): Independent classes with fun, soccer-themed games

  • Junior Goats (5–6 yrs): Intro to technical skills and team play

Junior Academy (U7–U8)

Where future GOATs begin.

Our entry point for players ages 7–8. Players develop foundational skills, ball mastery, and awareness in a fun, age-appropriate training environment. This prepares them for formal training and team placement at U9.

Foundation Academy (U9–U14)

Required entry point for all new players ages 9–14.

All players entering The GOAT Farm at age 9 or older begin in our Foundation Academy — a high-quality, training-only environment designed to build technical skill, confidence, and decision-making.

Players are evaluated by our staff throughout the season and are placed into the competitive pathway that fits their development:

  • Select Teams (club-level play)

  • Academy Teams (travel-level play)

Select Teams (U9–U14)

High-level competition. Professional coaching. Club culture.

Select Teams provide structured team play and continued growth for players progressing from Foundation Academy. These teams compete in regional leagues and emphasize technical development, game intelligence, and teamwork — all within our GOAT Farm training model.

Academy Teams (U9–U18) - Coming 2026

Elite competition. Year-round development. College pathway.

Our top-tier program. Academy Teams are formed through internal evaluations and participation in our seasonal Evaluation Events — not one-day tryouts. Players are invited to train in our Academy environment where they’re assessed over time by our staff.

Academy Teams compete in top leagues, train year-round, and receive individualized development plans and college recruiting support.

✅ No one earns their spot in a day — players prove it in training.

Evaluation Events (U9–U18)

Discover. Train. Be evaluated.

We host multiple Evaluation Events throughout the year for players outside our system who are interested in joining the Academy pathway. These are not one-day tryouts. Instead, players train with GOAT Farm staff and may be invited to participate in a 1–2 week evaluation period within our training environment.

🔹 Spring and Summer ID Weeks

🔹 Mid-season and Winter evaluation sessions

🔹 Open to talented players seeking a performance-driven culture

No Tryouts. No Pressure. Just Progress.

At The GOAT Farm, players don’t get selected in a single day. We evaluate over time — through training, attitude, and consistency — to ensure every player is placed where they can grow and thrive.

Whether you're just starting or aiming for college, you'll find a pathway at The GOAT Farm.