ASTRA Academy School Program in Partnership with estey school
We’re proud to announce the launch of the ASTRA Academy School Program in partnership with Estey School, a member of the Saskatoon Public School Division. This is an exciting new daytime program combining high quality soccer training with a supportive academic environment for student-athletes in Grades 6–9.
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 8, 2025 – June 12, 2026
Target Group: 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
Players taking part in a Performance Stream Program at ASTRA will receive 30% off their 2025/2026 Performance Stream Program fees
Daily Schedule
8:15–8:30 AM: Drop-off at ASTRA Training Centre
8:30–10:30 AM: Soccer Training (on-field, gym, tactical)
10:45 AM: Bus Transport to Estey School
11:00–3:00 PM: Academic Instruction at Estey
Note: FLEX Fridays allow players to choose between additional training or academic time at Estey.
What Makes This Program Unique?
175 sessions / 350 developmental hours
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: $4,000 ($400/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: Chris Zoller, Moe Rtimi, Jeff Freyling, Alison Zoller
Sport Mental Training: Mark Epp
Nutrition Coach: Braden Ripley
Video Analysis: Moe Rtimi
Key Dates
Parent Open House: Wednesday, July 9th 7pm-8pm @ ASTRA Training Centre with Estey School Principal, Mark Peterson and ASTRA Soccer Academy staff
Registration Opens: July 14th
School Start Date: September 2, 2025
Academy Start Date: September 8, 2025
Academy End Date: June 12, 2026
School End Date: June 24, 2025
Ready to Join?
This program is ideal for dedicated players ready to commit to their sport and academics in a high-performance environment.
Register through ASTRA for the athletic component, registration will open July 14th.
Enroll through Estey for academic programming here: School Registration 2025-2026
For more information, contact chris@astrasoccer.ca or call (306) 291–6839.
