Springfield Upstart Athletics

Springfield Upstart Athletics Soccer organization with programs designed to meet your player's needs at every age and every level. HORIZON:

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Upstart Athletics soccer programs are designed to meet your player's needs at every age and every level. We train like coaches and think like educators to develop their skills both on and off the field. Our coaches and staff are here to support your player's development from preschool, pre-competitive and competitive club teams.

๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐—  (๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎยฝ-๐Ÿฑ)
* Feet First: Feet First uses imaginat

ion-driven curriculum that engages your preschool-aged child and is designed to bring the best out of their development.

๐——๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง๐—› (๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฑ-๐Ÿณ) ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— 
* STEP UP SOCCER ACADEMY: If you've played soccer with us before, Step Up Soccer Academy is the next step in your player's progression. Although we have many players who start at the Feet First level, all experience and skill levels are welcome. Our player-first approach will help build their skills and boost their confidence.

๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐—• ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐—ฆ (๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐Ÿณ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ)
* F.C. Horizon Premier: For players who are ready to train hard and compete against the best players across our region, F.C. Horizon Premier teams are challenged to push the edge of their comfort zones. Player Placements are held annually in June but open practices are available year-round.

Growth isnโ€™t measured in goals or medals. Itโ€™s measured in mindset.When your child says โ€œI canโ€™t,โ€ theyโ€™re at the starti...
06/01/2026

Growth isnโ€™t measured in goals or medals. Itโ€™s measured in mindset.

When your child says โ€œI canโ€™t,โ€ theyโ€™re at the starting pointโ€”not the end. Help them climb by encouraging effort, celebrating mistakes, and praising persistence.

What if your child came home feeling proudโ€”not because they were praised for being the fastest or the bestโ€”but because s...
05/29/2026

What if your child came home feeling proudโ€”not because they were praised for being the fastest or the bestโ€”but because someone saw their effort? What if those moments happen throughout the season?

Is Step Up about learning soccer skills? Most definitely. BUT, itโ€™s not just about the skillsโ€” itโ€™s the confidence, resilience, and the willingness to keep getting better.

Age appropriate training is more than just separating kids by age group.Itโ€™s understanding how players learn at differen...
05/22/2026

Age appropriate training is more than just separating kids by age group.

Itโ€™s understanding how players learn at different stages and creating sessions that actually fit their development.

When training matches the player, growth happens a lot more naturally.

A lot changes as players grow.At the beginning, itโ€™s about building confidence, getting comfortable with the ball, and l...
05/20/2026

A lot changes as players grow.
At the beginning, itโ€™s about building confidence, getting comfortable with the ball, and learning the basics.

Later on, training becomes quicker, more competitive, and more focused on decision making under pressure.

You can really see the difference in how players think, move, and understand the game over time.

05/18/2026

Some moments canโ€™t be scripted.
The confidence after finally trying something new.
The smile after a great play.
The little celebrations with teammates.
Those are the moments that make players fall in love with the game

Huge thank you to Lauren for sharing this.Seeing players grow through each stageโ€”building skills, confidence, and a real...
05/16/2026

Huge thank you to Lauren for sharing this.
Seeing players grow through each stageโ€”building skills, confidence, and a real love for the gameโ€”is what our pathway is all about.

Intentional coaching is what turns practice into progress.When sessions are built with purpose, players learn faster, bu...
05/13/2026

Intentional coaching is what turns practice into progress.
When sessions are built with purpose, players learn faster, build confidence, and develop skills that actually transfer into the game.

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