Prospects

NASA Junior Academy Girls vs. TophatDoes your daughter love to play soccer? Does she want a bigger challenge? We encourage you to consider the Tophat Academy! The Tophat Academy Girls soccer programs develop 6-12 year old players through professional coaching in a fun, but structured training environment.

Our mission is to build a strong foundation for the soccer stars of tomorrow, while providing a fun and healthy soccer environment.

the ceremonial end of camp ball tossIf you’re interested in joining the Tophat Junior Academy (ages 6-8) or Tophat Academy (ages 8-12) at one of our Marietta locations (Metro North Park in east Cobb, or United Quest Park in northeast Cobb), this page contains the information and links you need to become familiar with our programs and the tryout process. Click here for information about other Tophat Academy locations.

Links:

Tophat Marietta Academy Girls Groups (2023-2024)

Academy ProgramEligible Birth Years
(2023-2024 soccer year)
CoachE-mail address
Junior Academy (U7 / U8)
web site link
2016, 2017Ward Swainward(dot)swain(at)nasatophat(dot)com
U9 Academy2015Ashley Stinsonashley(dot)stinson(at)nasatophat(dot)com
U10 Academy2014Trey Danieltrey(dot)daniel(at)nasatophat(dot)com
U11 Academy2013Trey Danieltrey(dot)daniel(at)nasatophat(dot)com
U12 Academy2012Ashley Stinsonashley(dot)stinson(at)nasatophat(dot)com
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2019 Junior Academy Tryouts GroupThe Tophat Academy staff identifies qualified players three ways:

  1. Scouting:  We evaluate players during training sessions and games with their NTH recreational teams.
  2. Guest week:  We invite Junior Academy prospects to attend one of our guest week training sessions in May. You’ll get to practice with current Academy or Junior Academy players, meet the coaches, and see what the Tophat Academy is all about. Just wear your usual practice gear (including shin guards), bring your soccer ball and plenty of cold water, and join us for some soccer fun!
  3. Tryouts:  We conduct open tryouts each spring in late May or early June.

If we think a player is a strong candidate, we’ll invite her to join the Tophat Academy. There is no obligation to join, however. If the level of commitment isn’t right for your daughter or family, the NASA Tophat recreational program is available as another option. It includes U8, U10 and U12 leagues (along with leagues for younger and older ages), and participation doesn’t require a tryout.