Nashville Upstart Athletics

Step Up is about more than learning new soccer skills.
We’re helping players build confidence with the ball, develop a growth mindset, and become problem-solvers who can make decisions on their own.
Those are the habits that help players improve

Results don’t just come from wins on the field. It’s confidence gained. Learning to overcome challenges. Being more prepared for whatever is next. That’s the real impact we want each player to gain from soccer.

Kids learn best when they can see it and hear it.
We demonstrate the skill, break it down into age-appropriate language, and then give players plenty of opportunities to try it themselves.

For young players, understanding comes through action. When they can watch it, hear it, and do it, learning sticks.

It’s not about standing in lines listening to instructions. It’s about creating an environment where kids can see success, build confidence, and develop real soccer skills one step at a time.

Development at this age is about so much more than soccer skills. It’s about building confidence, coordination, focus, and a love for being active.
What changes have you noticed in your player lately?

What parents see vs what coaches see 
Parents see:
“My child is just having fun.”
Coaches see:
A player learning to listen, follow directions, solve problems, move with confidence, and build the foundation for future success in sports.
At these ages, development isn’t measured by wins, goals, or game results
It’s measured by the skills being built every week that show up on the soccer field and in everyday life.

Step Up Select closes out June with another huge weekend! 💙⚽

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.

Our Step Up Select players continue to show what consistent training and determination can accomplish.

🏆 2020/2021 Boys finished their Indoor League 8-0 and undefeated!
🥇 2017 Boys battled back to become Chattanooga 3v3 Champions!
🥉 2018 Boys fought through a short roster to earn 3rd place while maintaining their ranking as the #1 team in Tennessee.

We’re incredibly proud of every player for the way they compete, support one another, and continue to grow each week. Thank you to all of our families for your amazing support—let’s keep the momentum going! 👏

Intentional training means every activity has a purpose.
We don’t just roll out a ball and hope players improve. Each session is carefully designed to develop specific skills, build confidence, and challenge players at the right level.
Every touch, every repetition, and every coaching moment is part of a bigger plan for long-term development.
Because progress happens when training is intentional.