ASTRA Academy School Program in Partnership with estey school - 2026-2027 FLEX Program

ASTRA Soccer Academy is entering into it's second year in partnership with Estey School, a member of the Saskatoon Public School Division.  The FLEX Program combines high quality soccer training with a supportive academic environment for student-athletes in Grades 6–9. Please note that the demands and standards of this program are of the highest quality, and all players interested in joining will undergo a selection process. If you are interested in being a candidate for the 2026-2027 FLEX Program, please reach out to chris@astrasoccer.ca

Program Overview

In Partnership with Estey School (441 Witney Ave N, Saskatoon, SK) , the ASTRA Academy School Program offers a unique opportunity for motivated young players to train and learn all within a single school day.
  • Morning Training at ASTRA Soccer Academy (8:30–10:30 AM)
  • Afternoon Classes at Estey School (11:00 AM–3:00 PM)
  • Monday to Friday | September 14, 2026 – May 28, 2027
  • Eligible Grades: Grades 6–9 
  • Enrollment Limit: 24 student-athletes
  • Eligibility: Players must attend Estey School but do not need to take part in full-time ASTRA Programs outside of the FLEX program
  • Players taking part in a Performance Stream Program at ASTRA will receive 30% off their 2026/2027 Performance Stream Program fees

Daily Schedule

8:15–8:30 AM: Drop-off at ASTRA Training Centre or UMEA Sports Field (Fall + Spring Training months) 
8:30–10:30 AM: Soccer Training (on-field, gym, tactical)
10:40 AM: Bus Transport to Estey School
11:00–3:00 PM: Academic Instruction at Estey 
2026-2027 Saskatoon Public School Division Calendar

What Makes This Program Unique?

  • 160 sessions / 320 developmental hours
  • Nationally certified and experienced coaches specializing in player development 
  • Rotational training in technical, tactical, and physical development
  • Small academic class sizes to support learning
  • Integrated sport classroom topics (video analysis, nutrition, mental training)
  • Maintain eligibility for high school sports participation at another Saskatoon Public School Division school
  • Three annual performance reviews to track development

Program Cost

  • Tuition: $4,150 ($415/Month) 
  • Includes ASTRA training kit (2 jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 socks)
  • 1-on-1 video analysis using VEO footage
  • Access to coaching staff and sport performance supports
  • Includes cost of bus transportation from the ASTRA Training Centre to Estey School

Coaching & Support Team

  • Head Coaches: Moe Rtimi, Jeff Freyling, Karl Tronche, Nadia Kalyar, Chris Zoller
  • Sport Mental Training: Mark Epp
  • Nutrition Coach: Braden Ripley
  • Video Analysis: Moe Rtimi

Key Dates

  • Registration Opens: July 1st, 2026
  • School Start Date: September 2, 2026
  • Academy Start Date: September 14, 2026
  • Academy End Date: May 28, 2027
  • School End Date: June 28, 2027

Ready to Join?

This program is ideal for dedicated players ready to commit to their sport and academics in a high-performance environment. Every player must go through a selection process before being fully admitted to the program. 
Complete the ASTRA Soccer Academy application for the FLEX Program here: Pre-Signup Questionnaire 
Enroll through Estey School for academic programming here: School Registration 2026-2027 
For more information, contact chris@astrasoccer.ca or call (306) 291–6839.