Every Player Matters.
Known. Challenged. Supported.
The Georgia Express Development Center offers year-round training opportunities designed to help every player reach their potential through professional coaching, purposeful training, and a positive learning environment. Whether a player is taking their first steps beyond recreational soccer or seeking specialized instruction to elevate their game, our programs are designed to complement regular team training while developing confidence, technical ability, athletic performance, and a lifelong love of the game.
Our coaching philosophy is simple:
Every Player Matters.
Every player deserves to be Known, Challenged, and Supported throughout their soccer journey. Every Development Center program is led by experienced Georgia Express coaches who are committed to creating an environment where players are encouraged to improve, compete, and enjoy the game.
The Development Center provides specialized training opportunities beyond a player's regular team practices. Programs are open to both Georgia Express players and players from other clubs unless otherwise noted. Locations include Cauley Creek Park and Shakerag Elementary School, depending on the program.
Registration Opens August 1
Questions?
Have questions about which Development Center program is the best fit for your player? Include your player's date of birth and experience when reaching out with questions.
Email: craig.cunningham@georgiaexpressfc.com
Text Preferred or Call: Craig Cunningham at (973) 727-0065
Academy Prep
Bridge the Gap Between Rec and Academy
Academy Prep is designed for recreational players who want additional training, more touches on the ball, and an introduction to the Academy training environment. Players develop confidence while improving ball mastery, passing, receiving, dribbling, finishing, and decision-making through fun, challenging training sessions led by Georgia Express Academy coaches. This program is ideal for players who simply love soccer and want more opportunities to improve, as well as those considering Academy soccer in the future.
Who is this for?
- Georgia Express Recreational players
- Recreational players from other organizations
- Players interested in future Academy opportunities
- Players U7-U16
Duration: 10 Weeks
Current Georgia Express Players: $125
Non-Georgia Express Players: $250
Velocity & Strength
Build Better Athletes
Velocity & Strength is an athletic performance program designed specifically for soccer players. Training focuses on acceleration, agility, balance, coordination, running mechanics, strength, power, movement efficiency, and injury prevention using age-appropriate exercises.
Each player completes baseline performance testing and periodically measures progress throughout the program while developing athletic skills that directly translate to improved soccer performance.
Who is this for?
- Georgia Express Recreational players
- Georgia Express Academy and Pre-Academy players
- Players from other clubs seeking athletic development
- Players U7-U16
Duration: 10 Weeks
Current Georgia Express Players: $125
Non-Georgia Express Players: $250
Futsal Academy
Develop Your Technical Skills Faster
Futsal provides one of the best training environments for developing technical ability. Using a smaller, low-bounce ball and a fast-paced game, players improve first touch, ball mastery, creativity, passing, quick decision-making, and confidence in possession. Training combines technical instruction with small-sided games to maximize touches and accelerate player development. Players will be organized by age.
Who is this for?
- Georgia Express Academy and Pre-Academy players
- Georgia Express Recreational players seeking additional technical training (requires evaluation session)
- Players from other clubs
- Players U9-U16
Duration: 10 Weeks
Current Georgia Express Players: $125
Non-Georgia Express Players: $250
Technical Training
Personalized Coaching. Accelerated Development.
Technical Training provides highly personalized instruction in small groups of approximately two to six players. Sessions are customized to meet the developmental needs of each group and may focus on finishing, first touch, passing, dribbling, ball striking, positional play, or position-specific technical skills. The small player-to-coach ratio allows for individualized feedback, increased repetitions, and accelerated improvement.
Who is this for?
- Georgia Express Academy players
- Highly motivated Recreational players
- Players from other clubs seeking premium technical instruction
- Players U9-U16
Duration: 8–10 Weeks
Current Georgia Express Players: $175
Non-Georgia Express Players: $300
Goalkeeper Academy
Specialized Training for Soccer's Most Unique Position
Goalkeeper Academy provides age-appropriate instruction for beginning and experienced goalkeepers. Sessions emphasize handling, diving, footwork, positioning, communication, distribution, decision-making, and game management while building confidence through realistic game situations.
Training complements regular team practices by providing position-specific coaching that goalkeepers rarely receive during team training alone.
Who is this for?
- Georgia Express Academy goalkeepers
- Georgia Express Recreational players interested in goalkeeping
- Goalkeepers from other clubs
- Players U11-U16 (U10 players accepted after evaluation)
- Participants must have goalkeeper gloves
Duration: 10 Weeks
Current Georgia Express Players: $125
Non-Georgia Express Players: $250
Frequently Asked Questions
Can players from other clubs participate?
Yes. Unless otherwise noted, Development Center programs are open to players from any club or recreational program.
Do I have to be a Georgia Express player?
No. We welcome players from all organizations, although Georgia Express players receive discounted pricing.
Will these programs replace my team practices?
No. Development Center programs are designed to complement your player's regular team training by providing additional opportunities for technical, athletic, and position-specific development.
When does registration open?
Registration for Fall programs opens August 1 through PlayMetrics.
When will the programs run?
Fall programs will run end of August-mid November. Final dates will be announced on August 1
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