Arizona Soccer Club Thunder Academy Program


Program Values and Principals: The Thunder Academy Program is dedicated to instilling a sense of PRIDE (Passion, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence) in each player.
The Thunder Academy Program is designed for total player development from both an individual and team perspective by equipping the player with the necessary skills to pursue soccer opportunities in high school, college and at a professional level.
The Thunder Academy Program is committed to educating and developing young athletes ages U5- U12.

Thunder Academy Coaching Philosophy
Exceptional instruction, communication, accountability and continuing education are the pillars of our Thunder Academy coaches philosophy. The Thunder Academy program advantage is the number of gifted, capable and licensed coaches and professional trainers on staff. Our coaches credentials and experience range from USSF-B, C, D and E licenses; a USSF National Youth License; physical fitness specialists; college coaches; high school coaches; a former USSF National player; and many former international professional players.
Meet the Coaching Staff
Thunder Academy Tactical Devolpment Our Thunder Academy curriculum is a consistent, customized, age appropriate, Thunder training model that provides a framework of technical, tactical, physical and psychological development for all Thunder players. Through our age appropriate training model, players develop skills, learn tactics and become familiar with methodology and terminology that is consistent throughout the club. This enables players and families to more easily assist other Thunder teams, as well as better equip players to advance from season to season. In addition, coaches are better able to fill in for other coaches making training sessions seamless for the players.
Online Thunder Academy Calendar



Additional Information:
Director of Coaching - Alex Fonseca
Academies Coordinator - Staci Shafer