What is EDP?
EDP or Elite Development Program is a tryout-based program that is designed to supplement a player’s individual training or club team training. Players who are accepted into the EDP program are given the opportunity to focus on their development as well as work on tactical areas of the game with EDP coaches. The training sessions are designed around the development of competitive and elite level soccer players. The academy accepts boys and girls ages 8–13.
How It Works
Athletes will participate in tryouts for acceptance into the program. If an athlete is selected, training sessions will begin the following week. Acceptance notifications and the training schedule will be sent via email.
Training will run for an 8-week cycle. Throughout the program, athletes will be evaluated and will receive a detailed report card at the conclusion of the 8 training sessions. These report cards will outline how each athlete measures against their peers, highlight areas of strength, and identify areas for growth. The purpose of these assessments is to provide athletes with a clear path forward in their development.
This program is designed for serious soccer players who are committed to growing in the sport. The academy accepts boys and girls ages 8–13. At our academy, we believe that iron sharpens iron, and we train with intensity to drive meaningful growth.
*Athletes that are chosen for a 8 week training session will not have to tryout for the summer camp. All other athletes must tryout for acceptance into the summer camp.
Head Coach:
Coach Kyrstin Freeman grew up playing in Atlanta’s Region III top soccer division, where she also competed in the Olympic Development Program (ODP). She was selected to the Southeast Region pool ODP Team each year, highlighting her high-level play and commitment to the game. Coach Freeman went on to play collegiate soccer at both the University of Tennessee and Georgia Southern University.
With extensive coaching experience at the high school and travel levels, Coach Freeman has worked with both girls’ and boys’ teams. Her teams consistently earn medals at end-of-year tournaments, reflecting her strong emphasis on development and competitive success. Coach Freeman specializes in player development, focusing on preparing athletes with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to advance to the next level.
