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Skill Academy

Hansa Skill Academy Information

HANSA SKILL ACADEMIES are offered in 3 levels:

JUNIOR ACADEMY This program is open to boys and girls U6 to U8 years old. It is aimed at introducing players to the core skills of soccer through basic technical exercises and small side games. Your child will develop basic foot skills and confidence in a friendly atmosphere with highly qualified Academy coaches.

Model: Game based learning

PREMIER ACADEMY This program is open to boys and girls U9 to U11 years old. Here we are focusing on improving existing core skills of soccer through advanced coordinative and technical exercises in drills and small side games in a friendly atmosphere with highly qualified coaches. Players in this academy will have had at least two years of soccer training experience. 

Model: Game based learning

CHAMPIONS ACADEMY This program is open to boys and girls U12 to U15 years old. It is aimed at improving technical, tactical and coordinative skills of competitive players through advanced exercises and small side games. Your child will improve and develop old and new skills in a friendly atmosphere with highly qualified Academy coaches.

Model: Game based learning.


Winter Academy 2024/25 - Registration Open Oct 17th!

The Winter Skill Academy is offered in three different levels: Junior, Premier, and Champions Academy level. The training structure combines skills *and* speed & agility training in one session!

Technique/Ball Mastery Station
Small Sided Games Station
Speed and Agility Station

Registration Opens October 17th

Junior Academy 
U6-U8, 12/02/24 - 03/17/25, 7:00pm-8:00pm, No session: 12/23, 12/30, 1/06/25

Premier Academy 
U9-U11, 12/02/24 - 03/17/25, 7:00pm-8:00pm, No session: 12/23, 12/30, 1/06/25

Champions Academy 
U12-U15, 12/02/24 - 03/17/25, 7:00pm-8:00pm, No session: 12/23, 12/30, 1/06/25

Please be sure to read our Legal & Refund policies before registering.

Early Bird Tuition Oct 17-31: $399

Tuition On or After Nov 1:  $449

Location: 701 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Dates: Mondays, 12/02/24 - 03/17/25, 7:00pm-8:00pm
NO SESSION: 12/23, 12/30, 1/06/25


Fall Academy 2024

The Fall Skill Academy is offered in three different levels: Junior, Premier, and Champions Academy level. The training structure combines skills *and* speed & agility training in one session!

Technique/Ball Mastery Station
Small Sided Games Station
Speed and Agility Station

Register by clicking on the Academy below.

Junior Academy 
U6-U8, 08/19/24 - 10/14/24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm, NO 9/02

Premier Academy 
U9-U11, 08/19/24 - 10/14/24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm, NO 9/02

Champions Academy 
U12-U15, 08/19/24 - 10/14/24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm, NO 9/02

Please be sure to read our Legal & Refund policies before registering.

Tuition: $359

Location: 301 N Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Dates: Mondays, 08/19/24 - 10/14/24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
NO SESSION LABOR DAY: 09/02

What To Bring

Indoor:
Soccer ball pumped
Soccer shoes (indoor only, flat or low profile, no cleats)
Shin guards
Soccer shorts
Socks
Water/Gatorade
Face mask/covering to wear inside - optional

Outdoor:
Soccer ball pumped
Soccer shoes (cleats for grass)
Shin guards
Soccer shorts
Socks
Water/Gatorade
Face mask/covering - optional