Mississippi Surf Soccer Club
Pre Academy
3–4 Year Olds
Designed to introduce your child to soccer in a fun and exciting format — no teams, just age- and gender-grouped sessions full of touches on the ball, fun activities, and a scrimmage to close out the night.
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About the Program
We will not form teams, but we will group players by age and gender to provide an environment that is appropriate for each participant. On training nights we will have fun activities that get players touches on the soccer ball and excited to play. At the end of each session we will break out into a scrimmage so players can experience the game format. Each group will be assigned a coach who works with them each night — our aim is to allow kids an opportunity to experience soccer and get them ready to play for the next seasonal year.
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Program Details
Registration Period
January 1 – 18, 2026
Ages
Children born between Aug 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022
Skills Developed
Introductory soccer training and games
Location & Time
Monday nights, 6–7 PMBankPlus Sportsplex, Sweet Peppers Deli Field
Season
Early March – Mid-April
Cost
$60–$85Depending on residency. Includes T-shirt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Players born between Aug 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022 are eligible for this program.
We play on 6 Monday nights in the spring, starting in March and ending in mid-April.
Games are played at the beautiful BankPlus Sportsplex. The best address is 655 Rutherford Rd, Tupelo, MS 38801. All sessions will be on Sweet Peppers Deli Field.
For this program, all registrants will receive a t-shirt to wear each night. This makes breaking into teams for the scrimmage much easier.
This program will be the first time many of these little ones have played an organized sport. Players should wear their t-shirt each night as well as athletic shorts/pants. If you don't have cleats or shin guards, that's fine — if you do, feel free to wear them. We'd like all players to bring their own size 3 soccer ball, since most activities require each child to have a ball.
We'll start in March and run through mid-April.
This is common and often gets better night after night. We encourage parents to come out and join in the activities with your child — sometimes that gives them just the boost they need to get started and comfortable out there on their own.
We understand soccer isn't for everyone, but encourage parents to give it another shot later. Sometimes a year of development or maturity changes interest amongst players — sometimes players are uninterested at the first practice but love it by the end of the season. Don't give up on it if they're not super engaged initially.
We are always looking for parents interested in coaching their child's recreational soccer team. To start, when you register for recreational soccer next year, make sure you sign up to coach. If you're looking for content or coaching material, feel free to reach out — Mississippi Surf has full-time staff here to develop coaches and players and give you all the tools to succeed.
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