Imhotep International Soccer Association

Imhotep International Soccer Association is an Atlanta-based soccer club for boys and girls ages 3 -12. Our U-6 to U-13 Recreational, Classic, Athena and Academy teams learn skills and strategies to help them be productive student athletes.

Imhotep International Soccer Association is located in South West Atlanta and we believe first and foremost in teaching all players to appreciate and enjoy the game of soccer and to believe in themselves and their teammates. Imhotep International Soccer emphasizes the importance of developing proper technique and skills as demonstrated and taught by licensed coaches and trainers. All players will learn these fundamental skills and rules of soccer in a challenging fun and safe environment.

Imhotep International Soccer Association works in accordance with the rules of the Georgia State Soccer Association and we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Exposing our players to the world’s #1 sport. Imhotep will offer a challenging and competitive environment through local, state, national and international competitions. Read the IISA By-Laws.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Imhotep International Soccer Association is as follows: "We develop soccer players as student-athletes to their fullest potential by providing the best soccer education and training in Greater Atlanta."

Objectives

- Teach philosophy of "PRACTICE LIKE A WINNER ON AND OFF THE FIELD"
- Develop Players
- Have Fun
- Promote Enjoyment of the Game
- Emphasize Student Athletes
- Place Players on the U.S. Olympic Development Program
- Aid Players in Obtaining College Scholarships
- Be Recognized locally and nationally as a top soccer club
- Partner with other organizations that support our club philosophy.

Short-Term Goal

To establish the best International Youth Soccer Club in the State of Georgia with the emphasis of developing the highest quality student athlete that can excel in the sport of soccer at the highest levels.
1st year program to consist of players from U-4 thru U-13, each proceeding year we will add age groups for both boys and girls.

- To maintain a club cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 on a scale of 4.0.
- To offer certified coaching instruction to all club teams.

Long-Term Goal

To have all teams within the club playing at the Classic level and to provide the opportunity for players to compete at the college levels. Additonally, to have the club recognized as the top player development club in the United States.
To offer educational tutoring for all club members through various educational partnerships.

- To offer International competition to players starting at the U-10 level.
- All coaches to possess a minimum of a "D" State coaching license.
- To offer in-house training sessions to both parents and coaches.

Profile

The foundation of our training program begins with recruiting and training of top quality licensed coaches. Without quality instructors, learning and success is difficult at best. The teaching of soccer and life skills for or players starts at the age of 4 and continues through age 19.

Each training session is designed to develop and improve the 4 key elements of soccer:

- Technical
- Tactical
- Mental
- Physical

The player development progression will first focus on dribbling, developing a feel for the ball and shooting. Then move into trapping, passing, combination plays, defending, attacking and other advanced concepts. Once these things are accomplished and mastered, a highly skilled player will evolve into a play that can compete at all levels.