Dayton Futbol Academy

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Travel / Select

L5highest team level

Unleash Your Soccer Potential. Growing tomorrow's soccer stars from first kick to elite play.

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OSA USYS

Ages: 5–19
Plays: Boys & Girls
Programs: 7

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Where on the ladder

Level 5

Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.

Pre-Professional

National Elite

Competitive Regional

State & Premier

Travel / SelectOhio Soccer Association

Recreational

Sanctioned by Ohio Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists Ohio South State League (OSSL), Miami Valley Youth Soccer Association (MVYSA), Buckeye Premier Youth Soccer League, Ohio Soccer State League (OSSL). We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.

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Programs

The programs, age by age

These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.

Player Pathway3 programs

Juniors

5-8 Years Old

The Juniors program introduces young players to the basics of soccer through fun, engaging activities and games. It focuses on skill development, confidence, sportsmanship, and a positive foundation for competitive soccer.

feeds into Community Teams

Community Teams

9-14 Years Old · 7v7, 9v9, 11v11

Community Teams develop technical skills, teamwork, tactical understanding, sportsmanship, and character. U9-U10 teams typically play 7v7, U11-U12 teams play 9v9, and U13 and older teams transition to 11v11.

MVYSA · BPYSL · OSSL feeds into Elite Academy

Elite Academy

15-19 Years Old

The Elite Academy provides advanced training, tactical understanding, and high-level youth competition for serious players. It includes regional league competition, college showcases, and preparation for collegiate soccer.

BPYSL · OSSL

Specialized Training3 programs

Speed & Agility Summer

Ages 6-11; Ages 12+

This expert-led program develops acceleration, coordination, agility, speed mechanics, and injury-prevention skills through indoor turf sessions.

Goalie Training

Goalie Training focuses on shot-stopping techniques, positioning, and decision-making for aspiring goalkeepers.

Skills Training

Skills Training targets individual ball control, passing, shooting, and tactical awareness.

Clinic Series1 program

DFA Clinic Series

DFA girls teams

The clinic series connects players with high-level experience and mentorship. The Ali Weibel clinic was designed exclusively for Dayton Futbol Academy girls teams.

Tryouts

2026/27 season (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)

Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Boys & Girls

U13–U19 (11v11 Academy)17:30 – 18:30

Thursday, May 21, 2026Boys & Girls

U8–U12 (7v7 / 9v9)17:30 – 18:30

Friday, May 22, 2026Boys & Girls

U8–U12 (7v7 / 9v9)17:30 – 18:30

Saturday, May 23, 2026Boys & Girls

U13–U19 (11v11 Academy)17:30 – 18:30

Age cutoff: Players born 2017/2018 are eligible for team placement. Players born 2019 may play up one year. Academic-year age bands (August 1 – July 31) now in effect.

Location

DFA Complex & Duke Park (South) · 3443 SR 571, Tipp City, OH 45371 and 1670 Troy Sidney Rd, Troy, OH 45373

Cost

Free

Offers

48-hour acceptance window after offer

Bring

· Soccer cleats
· Shin guards
· Water bottle
· Soccer ball (recommended)
· Sunscreen

Contact

All: Dayton Futbol Academy

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Coaching

Who coaches here

5 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.

Randall Walters

Club Director

Over two decades of coaching experience; former Club Director at FOSC, Club Trainer for CUSA Courage, and ODP trainer; played at Northern Kentucky University and professionally with the Cincinnati Excite (AISL).

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis; Education Specialist degree in School Psychology; Master's in Educational Leadership.

Latif Affini

Director of Training

Former Wilmington College player; coached Wilmington High, Clinton Massie High School, Miami Valley School, ODP, CUSA, Warriors, ISC Storm, and Metro FC Rapids; personal trainer who has helped athletes secure Division 1 scholarships and reach the MLS.

US Soccer Youth F License[email protected]

Daniel Anoi

Technical Trainer

Played at a high level in Ghana; coached and trained at Metro Football Club in Kettering; has been a trainer at Dayton Futbol Academy for the past four years.

Caleb Norton

Physical Therapist

Speed & Agility program

Doctor of Physical Therapy; former Otterbein University soccer and baseball player; leads Dayton Futbol Academy's Speed & Agility program.

University of Dayton Doctorate of Physical Therapy; degree in Health Sciences from Otterbein University.

Alessandro Malterer

GK Trainer

Goalkeeping

NCAA Division I goalkeeper for Wright State University; trained and played with FC Cincinnati 2 (MLS NEXTPRO), competed in USL League 2, and played semi-professionally in Italy with A.C. Sporting Cecina.

Business degree from Wright State University.

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