Training
Fast Feet Academy
Supplemental small-group training, grouped by birth year, year-round. Players keep their club and come to us to sharpen ball mastery, striking and 1v1 play.
- Ball mastery
- Ball striking
- 1v1
- Small-sided games
St. Louis youth soccer · Since 2014
Train with Fast Feet.
Compete with the Leaders.
One academy for St. Louis players from age 4 through U14. Small-group technical training builds the skills; The Leaders SC teams put them to work on match day.
[Photo: player mid-1v1, black-and-white with green slash overlay]
8players per training group
4+age the curriculum starts
BUSSF-licensed director
One academy.
Two ways in.
Most players do both: train with Fast Feet during the week and play for a Leaders team on the weekend. Families can also join either one on its own.
Teams
The Leaders SC
Our club teams, focused on U11 and younger. Players learn the technical skills to win on the pitch, find their own style of play, and compete with intensity and respect.
- Est. 2020
- League play
- Tryouts each season
Programs
All programs →
Ages 4 to U14Fast Feet
Training
Groups of 8 by birth year, year-round, alongside your club.
Training details →
U11 and youngerThe Leaders SC
Teams
Club teams that compete in league play, with tryouts each season.
Teams details →
[Ages]Community
Grassroots
Affordable intro soccer with the Boys & Girls Club, Mathews-Dickey.
Grassroots details →
[Ages]Seasonal
Camps
Seasonal camps and clinics, including Winter Soccer School.
Camps details →Player pathway
From first touch to U14
Every stage has a next step. Find your player's age and see where they fit.
- U5–U6First touchGrassroots · Fast Feet training
- U7–U8FoundationFast Feet training · Leaders SC teams
- U9–U11DevelopmentLeaders SC teams · Fast Feet training
- U12–U14CompetitionFast Feet training · private training
Methodology
How we coach: TIPS
We assess and train every player on the Ajax TIPS model. Each letter has ten criteria, so players and parents can see exactly what to work on next.
The 3 Rules
Discipline. Learn. Fun.
Technique
First touch, ball mastery and striking, built rep by rep in every session.
Insight
Reading the game: when to dribble, pass or shoot, and why.
Personality
Confidence, discipline and leadership on and off the ball.
Speed
Quick feet, quick thinking and speed of action under pressure.
Inside a 60-minute session
5′Pre-talk: the 3 Rules
10′Warm-up
35′Three stations: ball mastery · ball striking & passing · 1v1. 30 seconds on, 15 off, competition at every station.
10′Games + post-talk
[Photo: Brock Chatman coaching]
Founder & Director
Brock Chatman
A north St. Louis native, CBC All-State player and four-year starter at Missouri Baptist. Brock has coached college soccer for more than a decade, from Iowa Wesleyan and LSU-Alexandria to Jefferson College, and in the USL with the St. Louis Lions and St. Charles FC.
- License
- USSF "B"
- Jefferson College men's record
- 48-17-6
- Region XVI Coach of the Year
- 2020 · 2021
- Players developed
- 3 All-Americans · 3 pros
Coming up
Full schedule & locations →| Program | Who | When | Where | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Soccer School | 2017/2018 boys, select group | Mondays 6:30–7:30 PM · Dec 7 – Feb 8 · 8 sessions (no training Dec 28 or Jan 18) | [Winter Soccer School site] | $200 ($25/session) · jersey $50 sold separately | Reserve by Dec 1 |
| The Leaders SC tryouts | [Age groups] | [Tryout dates] | [Training & team site] | [Fee] | Sign up |
| Grassroots sessions | [Ages] | [Days and times] | Boys & Girls Club, Mathews-Dickey | [Fee] | Register |
Parent FAQ
What's the difference between Fast Feet and The Leaders?
Fast Feet is training: small groups that work on individual skills. The Leaders SC is our club: teams that play league games. You can sign up for one or both.
Can my child train with Fast Feet if they play for another club?
Yes. Fast Feet training is supplemental. Players keep playing for their own club and train with us on top of it.
How young can players start?
Our curriculum starts at age 4, with age-appropriate sessions at every level up to U14.
How do I pay?
Pay by Venmo to @FastFeetAcademy or by check. Payment is due at the first session unless your program says otherwise.
Ready to play?
Register for a program, or request a player evaluation and we'll place your player.