Our Philosophy
We see soccer as a platform for personal growth. Every player is unique, and our job is to help each one discover and maximize their potential.
DEVELOPMENT Framework
At Nashville United Soccer Academy, we’re committed to evolving soccer. Our environment inspires creativity, challenges players to think independently, and helps them grow into confident, capable individuals on and off the field.
Our Principles
Built on accessibility, education, and development, our foundation ensures every player has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive within the game.
Our Values
Guided by creativity, honesty, energy, attitude, and respect our values shape how we play, how we learn, and how we treat others.
Philosophy
Soccer is a platform for personal growth.
At NUSA, development goes beyond the game. We aim to foster creativity, confidence, and independent thinking, qualities that serve our players both on and off the field. Our approach focuses on long-term growth, encouraging players to express themselves, take risks, and develop a lifelong love for learning through soccer. We aim to develop players who are motivated to learn, grow, and lead, have strong technical foundations and decision-making skills, possess the physical, mental, and emotional tools to reach their next level, whether in soccer or life.
“I always see the child first and the player second.”
Principles
Accessibility, education, and development.
NUSA was created to provide a true academy structure rooted in consistency, positivity, and opportunity. We believe soccer should be fun, affordable, and open to all who are passionate about improving. Through a player-centric model and a shared methodology, we strive to develop not only better athletes but better people, resilient, disciplined, and ready to contribute positively to their communities.
Values
Creativity, Honesty, Energy, Attitude, Respect.
Our values shape how we play, how we learn, and how we treat others. These values are woven into everything we do, from training sessions to competition to daily interactions. We expect our players and coaches to lead with integrity, bring enthusiasm to every challenge, and embrace creativity as a cornerstone of growth. By living out these principles, we create an environment where character development and soccer excellence go hand in hand.
