ASTRA Soccer Academy is a locally owned and operated soccer academy based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and is recognized by the Canadian Soccer Association as one of three National Youth Club License holders in the province, and the only one in Saskatoon (as of 2024). Organizations achieving this licence display characteristics and demonstrate behaviours aligned with the highest expectations of governance, administration, infrastructure, and technical, support their Member Association and Canada Soccer Pathways and participate in the highest level of competition in Canada; the Canada Soccer Player Development Program.

Since our inception in 2011, ASTRA has become known for providing high quality training programs for girls and boys ranging from five to eighteen years of age with the sole purpose of helping all players reach their full potential. First and foremost, ASTRA is a place of learning and our developmental approach places the emphasis on individual development over team accolades. This isn’t to say that we don’t enjoy our teams being successful, but instead, we measure success based on each individual’s technical improvement, game intelligence, and competitive mindset; all of which are required to play the game at higher levels. ASTRA is available to players of all levels and offers full-time programs as well as part-time supplementary skill sessions.

Our U7 - U11 groups are the first step in developing solid foundational skills and developing confidence with the ball. Players who have spent their foundational years at ASTRA stand out for being creative and confident dribblers of the ball. Unfortunately these skills are difficult to train as players get older, so we’ve created an environment where players are encouraged to take risks and are free to express themselves with the ball and without the fear of failure. U7, U9, and U11 age groups will play in-house games while also attending local and regional tournaments and arranged club-days with other like-minded organizations.

Our U13 - U17 Performance Steam is the first opportunity for players to be evaluated and selected to their stage appropriate Travel Team or PSL Team. Players who are selected to the Performance Stream will work alongside nationally certified coaches as they take part in advanced training sessions and compete in out of province tournaments and showcase events. Although we still remain focused on the development of individual players at this stage, the importance of how players function within a team environment becomes crucial.