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. The same schedule as above would be applicable.

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.
Complete the ASTRA Soccer Academy application for the FLEX Program here: Pre-Signup Questionnaire 
Enroll through Estey for academic programming here: School Registration 2025-2026

A member of our staff will reach out within 3 days of your application being received to discuss the next steps. 

For more information, contact chris@astrasoccer.ca or call (306) 291–6839.