Lanier Soccer Club
Gainesville, GA
Lanier Soccer Academy (LSA) is a community-driven soccer program dedicated to developing players of all ages and skill levels in a positive and structured environment.
- Ages
- U4–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 13
Part of a multi-location club
Lanier Soccer Association
Sister locations · 2 total
Where on the ladder
Level 2 to Level 6
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.
Sanctioned by Georgia Soccer (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists Southeastern Clubs Champions League, UPSL. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
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.
Shark Bait
U4
Shark Bait is created specifically for 3 year olds and teaches ball familiarity and movement skills. It is an introductory program with two days of training per week.
Recreational Soccer
U6–U14 · 11v11
LSA Rec offers fall and spring seasons, using small-sided games for younger age groups to maximize touches and develop skills in all positions. U14 and above play under FIFA rules in the 11v11 format.
Academy
U8–U12
The Academy helps young, developing players build technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. It prepares players for competitive leagues.
MLS NEXT
U13–U19 boys
MLS NEXT offers top-tier training, national competition, and exposure to professional and collegiate pathways. Practices happen 3–4 times per week and the program plays meaningful games for 10 months.
MLS NEXT feeds into MLS Homegrown
Development Player League
U13–U19 girls
DPL provides a competitive national platform for advanced female players, emphasizing development, high-level matches, and exposure opportunities. It offers a pathway toward college soccer and advanced playing opportunities.
DPL feeds into Collegiate & Pre-Professional Levels
National Academy League
U13–U19 boys
NAL is a national-level competitive platform for elite boys’ teams, offering strong competition, national showcases, and a structured pathway for collegiate and advanced development opportunities. Travel is required.
NAL feeds into College & Beyond
SCCL Competitive
U13–U19 boys and girls
SCCL provides high-quality regional competition for boys and girls, with consistent standards and a development-first environment. It serves as a bridge toward NAL, DPL, MLS NEXT, and college showcase opportunities.
SCCL feeds into Advanced Leagues (NAL / DPL / MLS NEXT) → College & Beyond
MLS Homegrown Program
U13–U19 boys
The MLS Homegrown program is an elite pathway aligned with professional teams. It provides a route from youth academy soccer toward MLS professional rosters and Homegrown Player contracts.
MLS NEXT feeds into MLS professional roster
Super 8
The Super 8 program is designed for LSA recreational players to train with academy coaches and discover the difference between recreational and academy soccer.
feeds into Academy
Summer Camps
Winter Futsal
Clinics
Tournaments
LSA participates in and hosts tournament opportunities, including the Georgia Spring Soccer Cup, a high-energy preseason tournament.
Coaching
Who coaches here
13 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Jonathan
Coach
all levels
Led teams to regional premier league & upsl d1 championships; Experienced coaching from u academy mls programs; futsal champion: 1st place at world futsal championship at Disney in Orlando, Florida
B.S. in P.E. & Leadership, University of North Georgia
CONMEBOL ‘A’ FIFA License · USSF ‘A’ License · National ‘Y’ License · NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Diego
Coach
boys & girls across all age groups
Part of LSA since 2007; Current U15 Girls National League Head Coach; Former U12 & U14 Development Academy Head Coach; Head Coach at RIverside Military Academy since 2007 (10 consecutive playoff appearances, 3 region titles); Played in Colombia’s 2nd professional division & in the U.S. (PDL & Atlanta Silverbacks); Collegiate playing career at southern wesleyan university
B.A. in Sports management & Business administration, southern wesleyan university; M.A. in Physical Education, university of north georgia
USSF ‘A’ Youth License · Pursuing UEFA License
Avram
Coach
all age groups from academy to select teams
Developing youth players at LSA since 2009; Coached LSA’s first girls National League team (Athena E); Reached TWO State Cup Final Fours; Assistant Coach at Young Harris College (Women’s Team) & Assistant Coach at University of North Georgia (Men’s Team); Played at YHC (Captain, Region 17 Finals) and North Georgia (Midfielder, Peach Belt All-Tournament)
B.S. in P.E. with Leadership minor; M.A. in Arts & Teaching, University of North Georgia
USSF ‘B’ License · United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
Frank
Academy Head Coach
boys and girls (U9-U12) teams
Coaching in the U.S. since 2013; joined LSA as an Academy Head Coach in 2017; Head Coach, Johnson High School (2019-Present) with back-to-back state championships (2022 & 2023); 2023 Season Ranked #1 nationally and named National Champions; 2022 & 2023 Region Coach of the Year; 2023 GACA Region & State Coach of the Year
B.S. in Social Studies Education, University of Georgia; High School Coaching Diploma (USC)
USSF ‘D’ License
Buff
Coach
Developed his soccer skills in Ivorian community leagues; played professionally in Romania, for the Atlanta Silverbacks, and Trinidad & Tobago’s Central FC; Professional playing experience in Europe, the U.S., and the Caribbean; Dedicated to developing players’ skills, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship
USSF ‘D’ License · 9v9 & 1v1 Grassroots Licenses
Martin Jr.
Coach
players of all ages, from pre-academy to high school teams
Coaching since 2013; Helped launch LSA’s Pre-Academy Program in 2020; Experience coaching from pre-academy through high school levels
B.S. in Finance, University of North Georgia
USSF ‘D’ License
Jose
Coach
Part of the LSA coaching staff since 2017; Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, Truett McConnell university (2021-2023); Assistant coach, riverside military academy (2020-2021)
USSF ‘C’ License · Advanced National diploma · USC Goalkeeping level 1
Jonathan
Coach
Lifelong member of the LSA family; played his entire club career at LSA before transitioning into coaching in 2015; Collegiate playing experience at University of North Georgia & Truett McConnell; Semi-Pro player with LSA Pro winning the USPL Division 1 Championship; Coaching at LSA since 2015
Where they play
1 field
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Allen Creek Soccer ComplexPrimary
2500 Allen Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Uniforms are not included., Walk-in registration convenience fee of $5 is applied after June 1st.
Get in touch
How to reach LSA
2500 Allen Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
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