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USA Stars Academy offers soccer training that includes field soccer, Futsal, strength and conditioning, and goalie training. Training sessions run between one hour and one hour 30 minutes, twice a week, with training hours available Monday through Sunday from 4–9PM. The program includes both beginner Grassroots options and competitive soccer programs.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Training sessions one hour to one hour 30 minutes, twice a week, with training hours available Monday–Sunday, 4–9PM
• Price: 2026/2027 U8: $165 monthly training dues, 8 x 60 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $300 (18+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. 2026/2027 U9–U10: $195 monthly training dues, 8 x 60 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $300 (18+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. 2026/2027 U11–U12: $225 monthly training dues, 10 x 90 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $400 (25+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. 2026/2027 U13+: $265 monthly training dues, 12 x 90 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $500 (30+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. Monthly training dues are based on a 12 month commitment to year-round competitive team training and competitions. Some tournaments and league could have additional player and coaches travel costs.
USA Stars Academy was established in 2012 and operates as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is a nonprofit, competitive soccer training organization with a development-first training environment, year-round training, and a clear pathway for long-term player growth. The academy offers a beginner Grassroots program for ages 5–8 and competitive soccer programs for ages 8 and up, with flexibility for players to train across levels when appropriate. All training is conducted by professional coaches and trainers who have played, trained, and coached professionally in the USA, Canada, and Europe, including experience in MLS, European leagues, National Teams, and universities, and the organization is run by volunteers who have professional experience and passion for soccer.
The leadership team includes Aj Utush as Director/Girls Coach and Rashid Utush as Director/Boys Coach. USA Stars Academy participates in NorCal Premier League and State Cup for all teams and offers ODP/PDP and a College ID Program, with a curriculum that consistently produces ODP/PDP players. The College ID Program has included early commitment offers such as UCLA, UCSB, and San Diego State. The academy uses a custom curriculum that builds each year with a progression of skills, techniques, and tactics, and it emphasizes support and mentoring across age groups so that players and families are part of an academy and community, not just a team.
USA Stars Academy is based in El Dorado County but also serves surrounding communities and gives back through its Grassroots program, which is inclusive to all commitment levels for youth players ages 5–10 who enjoy soccer. The organization welcomes sponsors and donations as part of its operating structure and focus on youth health and wellness and is focused on providing players with opportunities to compete regardless of income level. Its core values are Teamwork, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, Discipline, and Community, and it offers cross-collaboration training that includes position-specific work, strength and conditioning, Futsal, goalie training, and more.
Last updated June 9, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Training sessions one hour to one hour 30 minutes, twice a week, with training hours available Monday–Sunday, 4–9PM
• Price: 2026/2027 U8: $165 monthly training dues, 8 x 60 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $300 (18+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. 2026/2027 U9–U10: $195 monthly training dues, 8 x 60 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $300 (18+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. 2026/2027 U11–U12: $225 monthly training dues, 10 x 90 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $400 (25+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. 2026/2027 U13+: $265 monthly training dues, 12 x 90 min training sessions per month, approximate league/tournament annual cost $500 (30+ games), annual registration fee $315, uniform kit $325. Monthly training dues are based on a 12 month commitment to year-round competitive team training and competitions. Some tournaments and league could have additional player and coaches travel costs.
USA Stars Academy was established in 2012 and operates as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is a nonprofit, competitive soccer training organization with a development-first training environment, year-round training, and a clear pathway for long-term player growth. The academy offers a beginner Grassroots program for ages 5–8 and competitive soccer programs for ages 8 and up, with flexibility for players to train across levels when appropriate. All training is conducted by professional coaches and trainers who have played, trained, and coached professionally in the USA, Canada, and Europe, including experience in MLS, European leagues, National Teams, and universities, and the organization is run by volunteers who have professional experience and passion for soccer.
The leadership team includes Aj Utush as Director/Girls Coach and Rashid Utush as Director/Boys Coach. USA Stars Academy participates in NorCal Premier League and State Cup for all teams and offers ODP/PDP and a College ID Program, with a curriculum that consistently produces ODP/PDP players. The College ID Program has included early commitment offers such as UCLA, UCSB, and San Diego State. The academy uses a custom curriculum that builds each year with a progression of skills, techniques, and tactics, and it emphasizes support and mentoring across age groups so that players and families are part of an academy and community, not just a team.
USA Stars Academy is based in El Dorado County but also serves surrounding communities and gives back through its Grassroots program, which is inclusive to all commitment levels for youth players ages 5–10 who enjoy soccer. The organization welcomes sponsors and donations as part of its operating structure and focus on youth health and wellness and is focused on providing players with opportunities to compete regardless of income level. Its core values are Teamwork, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, Discipline, and Community, and it offers cross-collaboration training that includes position-specific work, strength and conditioning, Futsal, goalie training, and more.
Last updated June 9, 2026.
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