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Frequently Asked Questions
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We're thrilled to have trained hundreds of amazing athletes over the years and we've compiled a helpful list of frequently asked questions about our policies, classes, and locations.
If you still have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us anytime.
We're always here to help!
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Athens, Georgia:
Athens Academy, 1281 Spartan Ln, Athens, GA 30606
Coach Rachel Hines and her staff provide training. All coaches follow the Strike 1st Soccer training program written by Coach Rachel Hines.
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We closely focus on your child's development and can edit our training plan as needed. Our first priority is to keep soccer fun while learning.
1on1 Training is the highest rate & recommended for new clients or a specific need.
2 - 4 Player Training is our most popular AND best recommendation for maximum fun, education, and application for players.
The largest Pack of Sessions is the most discounted & by far the most popular option for 1on1 & Groups.
Email us for rates: info@strike1stsoccer.com. (info@strike1stsoccer.com.)
Parents may sit and watch if they wish. We ask that you remain a silent observer and allow us to do the coaching/training while you enjoy watching your athlete develop, grow, and have fun. Please do not coach from the sideline.
We do not cancel sessions except in extreme events, such as dangerous weather or a power outage. If we do have to cancel training for whatever reason, we will send an email and/or a text to those impacted by the closure.
We offer pre-set Sunday make-up sessions during your Training Program.
We encourage parents to plan to attend at least 1 as illness/homework/life happens.
A 4 Pack must be completed in 4 weeks.
An 8 Pack must be completed in 8 weeks.
Sessions expire after this time frame.
We understand that scheduling can be a challenge. We want to work with you to make sure that you can attend your scheduled 2 - 4 Player Group as consistently as possible.
We want to make sure that you have the best possible training experience with us, and we appreciate your understanding of our policies. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
We do not offer refunds.
At our organization, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training for our valued clients. We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly, and it can be disappointing to miss out on a session. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer refunds for missed group sessions, as we have limited capacity and demand is high. It can be costly for our business to turn away prospective clients, only to find that they are no longer able to attend after taking up a spot. We want to ensure that everyone who is truly committed to training with us has the opportunity to do so.
That being said, we do understand that injuries can happen, and we want to support our clients in any way we can. If your child is unable to participate due to injury, we will gladly issue a refund with a note from your doctor. We follow the guidelines set by Georgia Soccer to ensure that our clients are treated fairly and with compassion. We appreciate your understanding and hope that you'll continue to train with us in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly team.
We follow Georgia Soccer guidelines regarding injury and illness related withdrawals, meaning we will issue a refund or credit, but will require a doctor’s note before issuing.
We hold no affiliation with any club teams. We work with athletes from all clubs and do not promote any one specific club or organization. This allows us to train players from all arenas, be it club, rec, or school. Players from all schools & clubs are welcome to (and do) participate. We do offer group/team training at our locations, but it is organized by the coach/manager and is available to any team or club. We do not we promote any clubs.
Our philosophy centers around the Strike 1st Soccer 5 Essential Pillars of Play:
1. Ball Mastery
2. 1v1 Attacking & Defending
3. Passing & Receiving
4. Finishing
5. Speed/Agility/Quickness.
Our phenomenal player testimonials can be found on the Home page.
Strike 1st Soccer is a female-focused program.
Our 2 - 4 Player groups are all ages 10+.
Our 1on1 training is recommended for ages 9+.
Email us for an inquiry about younger players: info@strike1stsoccer.com (info@strike1stsoccer.com)
To Book a Training or a Package:
1. Complete the Start Here form:
2. We will contact you to confirm cost & scheduling.
Note: The payment for a package is due in full and the credit card on file will be charged within 24 hours of the 1st session.
We do not require you to choose a package unless a 2-4 Player Group has all agreed to a package.
*Please note* that 8 Package Session players get booked first. For the player's best results & your best discount, we recommend the 8 Package.
Yes sessions do expire. See below:
A 4 Pack must be completed in 4 weeks.
An 8 Pack must be completed in 8 weeks.
You do not receive credit beyond this time frame as you can understand when 10+ people need extensions, it is too difficult on our staff to manage.
We offer pre-set makeup sessions for players who are sick or miss a session.
We train all players at all skill levels from beginners to professionals. We do not have a level or skill requirement, but the player should be passionate and dedicated to improving their game.
Yes, you will receive an e-mail confirming your placement. We encourage parents to sign up for text SMS alerts as well.
For returning S1S players, our staff will decide if you can join a group based on schedule availability, age, and skill level. 2-4 Player Groups will not exceed 4 players. Current groups of 2 or 3 may have additional players join.
We do offer college and pro training. These groups are by invitation only and cannot be registered for. If you are a college or professional athlete, please email info@strike1stsoccer.com. (info@strike1stsoccer.com.)
Yes, summer in the South can be hot. We offer frequent breaks for rest and water throughout the day. During these periods the kids are welcome to sit in the shade and rest. As most locations are open fields with very little shade, you are welcome to bring a tent as well. Tents must be taken down at the end of each day.
Our sibling discount is 15% off each sibling. This applies to all training types as long as 2 or more are active. Email us at info@strike1stsoccer.com (info@strike1stsoccer.com)so we can apply this discount.
TRAINING
Our philosophy centers around the Strike 1st Soccer 5 Essential Pillars of Play:
1. Ball Mastery
2. 1v1 Attacking & Defending
3. Passing & Receiving
4. Finishing
5. Speed/Agility/Quickness.
Our phenomenal player testimonials can be found on the Home page.
Strike 1st Soccer is a female-focused program.
Our 2 - 4 Player groups are all ages 10+.
Our 1on1 training is recommended for ages 9+.
Email us for an inquiry about younger players: info@strike1stsoccer.com (info@strike1stsoccer.com)
To Book a Training or a Package:
1. Complete the Start Here form:
2. We will contact you to confirm cost & scheduling.
Note: The payment for a package is due in full and the credit card on file will be charged within 24 hours of the 1st session.
We do not require you to choose a package unless a 2-4 Player Group has all agreed to a package.
*Please note* that 8 Package Session players get booked first. For the player's best results & your best discount, we recommend the 8 Package.
Yes sessions do expire. See below:
A 4 Pack must be completed in 4 weeks.
An 8 Pack must be completed in 8 weeks.
You do not receive credit beyond this time frame as you can understand when 10+ people need extensions, it is too difficult on our staff to manage.
We offer pre-set makeup sessions for players who are sick or miss a session.
We train all players at all skill levels from beginners to professionals. We do not have a level or skill requirement, but the player should be passionate and dedicated to improving their game.
Yes, you will receive an e-mail confirming your placement. We encourage parents to sign up for text SMS alerts as well.
For returning S1S players, our staff will decide if you can join a group based on schedule availability, age, and skill level. 2-4 Player Groups will not exceed 4 players. Current groups of 2 or 3 may have additional players join.
We do offer college and pro training. These groups are by invitation only and cannot be registered for. If you are a college or professional athlete, please email info@strike1stsoccer.com. (info@strike1stsoccer.com.)
Yes, summer in the South can be hot. We offer frequent breaks for rest and water throughout the day. During these periods the kids are welcome to sit in the shade and rest. As most locations are open fields with very little shade, you are welcome to bring a tent as well. Tents must be taken down at the end of each day.
Our sibling discount is 15% off each sibling. This applies to all training types as long as 2 or more are active. Email us at info@strike1stsoccer.com (info@strike1stsoccer.com)so we can apply this discount.
TRAINING
We offer several different types of sessions.
• 1on1 Training (Private)
• 2 - 4 Player (Small Group)
• College & Pro Training
• Camps
• Team Training (Private Team)
All our training sessions are progressive and build week to week. However, the skill sets in the game do not change. As players develop, we introduce new skills and combination patterns to continually challenge them. We do not progress or move on if groups are behind certain skill sets as we want to make sure they understand and can grow and build properly in important skill components.
As soccer is a fast-paced sport, all sessions incorporate various aspects of these skills during our training drills, but we do not specifically train for 50 minutes on speed, agility, & quickness. If you are interested in concentrated training in one of those areas, a gym or personal trainer would be best.
We recommend those new to our training begin in 1on1 training
TEAMS/GROUPS
We do, yes. If you are interested in having your team train with S1S, see the FAQs below for more information. Please email us at: info@strike1stsoccer.com with any questions or to get on the scheduling list.
Team training for the full 8-week session will be $2400 for up to 18 participants. We require payment in full before your first class. Payment should come from one team leader.
As team leader you are responsible for collecting payment from your club or your families. We understand these are unique times and are willing to work with you regarding payments. If you would like to discuss payment options, please email Rachel. Please contact us for pricing if you have more than 18 participants.
Because team training is a flat rate S1S will not issue a refund should one of your families drop out of training. If you would like to issue them a refund that is at your discretion, but S1S does not require you to do so. Please make sure your families are aware of this policy.
If your training day falls on one with only 7 weeks of training, we will prorate cost.
Individual cost can be determined by dividing the flat rate of $2400 by the number of participants. For example, if your team has 10 players, the individual cost is $240.
No, individual members of team training do not receive make ups. We include this information in every team confirmation, but as we send confirmations to the team organizer, we ask them to make their families aware of our policies.
Teams pay a flat rate regardless of the number of participants, so we do not issue refunds to individual members. You are welcome to ask your organizer for a refund, but that will increase cost for the remaining participants, and we do not require them to issue you one.
SUMMER CAMP
We offer a variety of summer camps during May, June, & July.
Most camps run Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Ages 5+ may attend.
Our summer camps are all ages 5+.
Our camps are all ages. We have a group of skilled older players who attend.
We typically group participants 13+ together.
If your player wants consistent, elite group training, please visit our Programs tab.
On your first day of camp (Monday for most campers), please line up at the tables for check in. If you have paperwork or payment to turn in or need to fill out camp forms, please line up at that table to complete your registration. If you are simply checking in, please let the trainers know who you are checking in and grab their camp t-shirt/s - our thank you gift! Campers are required to wear their t-shirt on Thursday for the camp photo. Please note t-shirts are only for those attending all day camp for the week.
No, adults only need to check in on their camper’s first day of camp. After that, you are welcome to drop kids and leave. Groups will meet every morning in the spot assigned on Monday morning. You may set up tents in the same area all that week.
For our 4-day summer camps, the cancellation policy is as follows:
• Cancel within 1 month of the event – 100% refund (e.g. camp 7/2 cancel by 6/03)
• Cancel within 3 weeks of the event – 75% refund (e.g. camp date 7/2 cancel by 6/10)
• Cancel within 2 weeks of the event – 50% refund (e.g. camp date 7/2 cancel by 6/17)
For cancellations occurring with less than 2 weeks’ notice, no refund will be provided as we have already scheduled our trainers at this point based on the number of participants registered for camp.
Throughout the years we have had several children with medical conditions from diabetes to allergies participate in our camps. As long as the condition is fairly easily controlled, and we are aware beforehand, it should not be a problem. We have an allergy list at camp and review it at each camp. If your child requires an EpiPen they can keep it in their bag for easy access.
Kids should come dressed appropriately to play soccer. They should bring a ball, shinguards, cleats, tennis shoes, water, a snack, & sunscreen.
Yes, campers can refill their water bottles at all camp locations. We offer frequent rehydration breaks and have cases of water on site in case someone forgets their water bottle.
Yes. We pick up all items left behind at the end of the day and put them in a pile on the field by the tent the following morning for reclaiming. If you are not able to get your items before camp ends for the week, please email us and, if we find it, we will try to get it to one of our locations for you.
Each of our camp locations has some form of shelter that we can use in case of a storm. If it is simply raining, we will play through. If there is thunder & lightning, we will take shelter and wait it out. In the unlikely event the storm rages all afternoon, we will call parents to pick up and offer a make-up day at one of our other camps. We will not offer a refund for the missed day if you opt not to attend another camp.
For 9 - 12 PM Camp, all you need is a snack.
For 9 - 5 PM Camps, you need to bring lunch and snacks daily.
Yes, you are welcome to stay and observe camp. We ask that you please leave coaching to our staff and observe silently. Please note some locations only allow use of their parking lots for drop off and pick up so if you are going to remain you will have to move your car.
You will not receive a confirmation for summer camp. When you submit your registration, you are signed up for the camp. You will only be notified if the camp is full.
Our sibling discount is 15% off each sibling. Email us at info@strike1stsoccer.com (info@strike1stsoccer.com)so we can apply this discount.
We do, yes. If you are interested in having your team train with S1S, see the FAQs below for more information. Please email us at: info@strike1stsoccer.com with any questions or to get on the scheduling list.
Team training for the full 8-week session will be $2400 for up to 18 participants. We require payment in full before your first class. Payment should come from one team leader.
As team leader you are responsible for collecting payment from your club or your families. We understand these are unique times and are willing to work with you regarding payments. If you would like to discuss payment options, please email Rachel. Please contact us for pricing if you have more than 18 participants.
Because team training is a flat rate S1S will not issue a refund should one of your families drop out of training. If you would like to issue them a refund that is at your discretion, but S1S does not require you to do so. Please make sure your families are aware of this policy.
If your training day falls on one with only 7 weeks of training, we will prorate cost.
Individual cost can be determined by dividing the flat rate of $2400 by the number of participants. For example, if your team has 10 players, the individual cost is $240.
No, individual members of team training do not receive make ups. We include this information in every team confirmation, but as we send confirmations to the team organizer, we ask them to make their families aware of our policies.
Teams pay a flat rate regardless of the number of participants, so we do not issue refunds to individual members. You are welcome to ask your organizer for a refund, but that will increase cost for the remaining participants, and we do not require them to issue you one.
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