About Soccer Academy

Soccer Academy began in 1982 in Northern Virginia with a vision to provide opportunities for young players to play, learn and enjoy soccer. Today, Soccer Academy’s programs reach out to some 5,000 players each year. From four-year olds just learning the game, to 14-year-olds dreaming of playing for the U.S. National Team, to 18-year olds preparing for a college career, players of all abilities can benefit from a Soccer Academy program.

Soccer Academy also has gained a strong reputation as a reputable resource for club and league administration and development. Over the years, Soccer Academy has consulted with dozens of clubs, advising them on how to implement player and coach development programs, how to run a tournament, how best to register players, among others.

Soccer Academy Director

Paul Ellis
President, Soccer Academy

Paul is committed to ensuring that Soccer Academy offers the finest state-of-the-art programs for players and teams, as well as having the highest quality staff.

Paul played soccer extensively in Great Britain before joining Soccer Academy in 1985. He was later the head coach at Lake Braddock High School in Northern Virginia and served as an assistant coach at George Mason University. Paul has worked as a Region 1 staff coach and was the head coach to Region 1 teams playing in China, Germany, France, Denmark and Britain. He was also appointed to the Washington Metropolitan Area Joint Coaching Program staff and conducts both USSF and NSCAA coaching courses.

Paul holds USSF “A” and NSCAA Premier coaching licenses. A dynamic presenter, his coaching services are in high demand. Paul is married to Jennifer and has two children, Courtney and Brad.

Why Select Soccer Academy?

Programs: We offer a wide range of innovative, state-of-the-art programs that meet the interests and playing abilities of all players and teams.
Experience: Soccer Academy pioneered youth soccer training nearly twenty years ago, and continues to be at the vanguard in developing the latest methods of training individual players and teams.
Excellence: We have a strong commitment to providing excellent soccer instruction and in a safe environment, where the players will have an enjoyable, positive learning experience.
Trainers: Soccer Academy has developed an outstanding staff of trainers who share a passion and dedication to soccer, and who are committed to sharing their knowledge with soccer players of all ages.

Soccer Academy Training Staff

Experience, Expertise and Excellence.
Soccer players can improve only if they play and work with the very best. We pride ourselves in being a teaching academy. For nearly two decades now, players trained by Soccer Academy have played on college and national teams and currently many coach college and national teams, a reflection of our commitment to teaching excellence.

Soccer Academy draws upon an American and international staff of accomplished soccer professionals, who are selected for their experience and expertise as trainers. The skill of the training staff ultimately determines how players develop their talents, perform on the playing field and enjoy the game of soccer. Soccer Academy has the knowledge and staff to meet each player's requirements at every level of playing ability.