Youth soccer player striking the ball at a Calgary stadium during a 1UP Soccer training session

1UP Soccer · Calgary, Alberta

Calgary's most trusted youth soccer academy.

Elite small group soccer coaching in Calgary, whether your child is taking their first touches or chasing a pro pathway. Real coaching, groups of 8, and a clear path to improve. Every birth year, every level.

Free First Session → See camps →

Move a session with 48 hours notice, no charge.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 306 Google reviews

10,000+ Players
trained

306 Five-star Google
reviews

3 Current pros
on our staff

8 Players max
per group

1UP in 20 seconds.

Weekly small group training that sits alongside club soccer, all year round.
Max 8 per group, grouped by birth year first, then level.
Every session planned by current and former pros, in the Southwest, Northwest and Southeast.
First small group session free. Move a session with 48 hours notice, no charge.

Small group training

Find your player's group by birth year.

Every group is capped at 8 players, so popular times fill up.

Born on the edge of two groups, or not sure of the level? Pick either. Every group is by birth year first, then level, and a coach confirms the right one at the first session. Nothing is locked in until they have trained once.

Minis and Grassroots Born 2019 to 2025 Mini 1uppers and Grassroots. First touches and a love of the game. → Foundation Born 2016 to 2018 The golden age of learning. Habits that last a career. → Development Born 2013 to 2015 Technical depth, and real coaching in a group of eight. → Elite Born 2010 to 2012 Training for players who are serious about the game. → Advanced Born 2005 to 2009 The pro pathway, for players ready for the next step. →

From Our Families

Parents talk.

A few words from the families behind our 306 five-star Google reviews.

★★★★★

“My 9 year old son attended a week of 1UP summer camp… the energy of the camp director and coaches was awesome! They were enthusiastic, friendly, and top of it… He wants to attend this camp again.”

Sarah A. · Google review

★★★★★

“My son attended the winter game changer camp and absolutely loved it!! The coaches and activities were all high caliber and designed to produce rapid improvements in a short timeframe. Would highly recommend to any youth futbol players.”

Google review

★★★★★

“We can't recommend Graham and the 1UP team enough! Our oldest was there from the start and developed into a great Goalkeeper with the foundation provided by 1UP coaches in her younger years.”

Google review

Where we train

Training across Calgary.

This indoor term, November to January. Outdoors from spring. You see the exact field and time before you book.

A 1UP small group session in Southwest Calgary

Southwest CalgaryMonday to Wednesday evenings at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, just southwest of Calgary, including Grassroots on Wednesdays, plus no-school day camps.

1UP players training in Northwest Calgary

Northwest CalgarySunday afternoons at Renert School, Northwest Calgary, with Grassroots and Beginner groups on Friday evenings, plus our winter camps.

Southeast CalgarySunday afternoons on the turf at the Villains Dome, Southeast Calgary, and Grassroots on Monday evenings at Cranston School.

Around CalgaryFamilies drive in from Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane and Chestermere every week.

Getting started

Register in minutes, not paperwork.

One account for your whole family, a few quick questions, and we match your player to the right group. Then you pick your times.

Create your account

One free login for your whole family. Manage every player, schedule, and payment in one place.

Tell us about your player

A few quick questions: birth year, club and level. Takes about two minutes.

We match the group

We place your player with others at their level and development stage. No guesswork for you.

Pick your times

Choose the times that fit your week. Need to move one later? Reschedule with 48 hours notice, no charge.

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Small Group Training

The best hour of your player's week.

1UP Small Group Training is supplementary training that runs alongside your club, not against it. Sessions run daily, all year round, switching between indoor and outdoor with the season. Your player shows up, works hard with a small group of players at their level, and leaves better every single time.

Bring a friend and both save. Free trial session for first-time players.

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Price per session

$29.99 - $39.99
Grassroots $29.99 · Small Group $39.99

Group size

Max 8 players
Per group

Schedule

Daily sessions
All year · Indoor & outdoor

Billing

Pay per session
No term commitment

Our Coaching Staff

Coached by people who've lived the path.

A 33-strong team, many still playing professionally with Cavalry FC, Pacific FC and beyond. Your player learns from coaches who are living the game right now.

Graham Fisher

CEO & Founder

6 years professional playing experienceFounded 1UP Soccer, Calgary, 2018

Niko Myroniuk

Director of Player Development

Current professional at Cavalry FC (Canadian Premier League)Canada National Futsal Team

Will Fiore

Head of Business Dev · Director, Elite and Advanced groups

Former Youth National Team playerUniversity of Calgary player

Eryk Kobza

Advanced Program Coach

Current professional at Cavalry FC (Canadian Premier League)

Keegan Biggs

Director of Football Operations & Expansion

Trial experience in England

Rooney Biggs

Director of Marketing & Social Media

Current Ambrose University defender

Anthony Garmory

Director · Minis and Grassroots, Men's Program & Junior Coaching

Coaching experience at Peterborough United, England

Tristan Leguillette

Director of Scheduling & Apparel

Blizzards APDL player

Lennon Maguire

Advanced & Grassroots Coach

Rangers SC APDL playerLeague 1 Alberta player

Annalise Cicoria

Advanced & Grassroots Coach

Current Youth National Team playerCalgary Wild FC U23 (APL)

Mykena Walker

Advanced & Grassroots Coach

Current University of Calgary player

Bryn Mortenson

Advanced Program Coach

Current University of Calgary player

The 1UP Pathway

One academy, from first touch to the top.

START First touches

Mini 1uppers & Grassroots

→

GROW Weekly Training

Small Group Training, by age

→

SHARPEN Advanced & Private

1on1, 2on1 & elite groups

→

LEAD United & Coaching

1UP United & Junior Coach

→

ARRIVE Pro & NCAA

10+ alumni and counting

Success Stories

Where our players are now.

More than 10 alumni have reached professional and international football, real players who took their first touches with 1UP.

Victor Loturi

CF Montréal · MLS

Canada Men's National Team

Professional

Aribim Pepple

Plymouth Argyle · England

Canada National Team

Professional

Theo Afework

Vancouver Whitecaps · FC Nürnberg U19

Canada U17

Professional

Niko Myroniuk

Cavalry FC (Canadian Premier League)

Canada Futsal NT · now a 1UP coach

Professional

Cristian Greco Taylor

Pacific FC (Canadian Premier League)

Canada U20

Professional

Will Akio

Marconi Stallions · Australia NPL

Professional

Keelyn Stewart

Calgary Wild · Northern Super League

Canada U15 · Wales U19

National Team

Teagan Stewart

Calgary Wild · Northern Super League

Canada U15 · Wales U19

National Team

Anna Hauer

West Virginia University

Canada U17

NCAA Division 1

Nyema Ingleton

West Virginia University

Canada U17

NCAA Division 1

Daniela Feria Estrada

Arizona State University

Canada U17

NCAA Division 1

Ashlynn Walia

UCLA

Canada U15

NCAA Division 1

David Pepple

University at Albany

NCAA

Shaden Al-salad

Blizzards · League 1 Alberta

Canada U15

National Team

Small Group Training

Every player gets coached, not just managed.

Groups max out at 8 players. That means your player gets meaningful reps, real feedback, and a coach who actually knows their name, not lost in a crowd of 20.

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1UP Soccer player training with cones while a coach observes in a small-group session

Elite Coaches

Trained by coaches who've played at the top.

Our coaches bring international professional experience and national-level coaching licenses. Your player isn't just training, they're learning from people who have lived the path.

Meet the Team →

1UP Soccer coaching staff addressing a group of players at an indoor facility in Calgary

A Clear Pathway

From first session to professional.

Over 10 former 1UP players have gone on to professional leagues and Canadian international duty, from Plymouth Argyle to CF Montréal. We know the path because we've walked it with them.

See Our Alumni →

Older 1UP Soccer players in competitive action during an indoor training session

For parents

What parents ask us most.

Straight answers about schedules, groups, rescheduling and price.

Does 1UP replace club soccer?

No. Most of our players play club too. 1UP adds technical work in groups of 8, on the days that suit your family, all year round.

Can we try a session first?

Yes. Your first small group training session is free, with no commitment. Camps, 1on1 training and Mini 1uppers are paid from the first day.

Which group will my child be in?

Groups go by birth year, then level, with no more than 8 players. A coach confirms the level at the first session and moves your player if a different group fits better.

What if we can't make a session?

Reschedule it from your family account with at least 48 hours notice and you aren't charged. Inside 48 hours, the session is charged.

Where do sessions run?

This indoor term: Monday to Wednesday evenings in the Southwest, Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons in the Northwest, and Sunday afternoons in the Southeast. Outdoors from spring. You see the exact field before you book. Families also come from Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane and Chestermere.

How much does it cost?

Small group training is $39.99 a session, and the first one is free. Grassroots (born 2019 to 2022) is $29.99 a session this indoor term. Camps, 1on1 training and Mini 1uppers show their price on their own pages.

My child is new to soccer. Is that okay?

Yes. Mini 1uppers (born 2022 to 2025) and Grassroots (born 2019 to 2022) are built for first touches. Older beginners join a group matched to their level.

What should my child bring?

Soccer cleats or runners, shin pads, a water bottle, and a ball if they have one. We take care of the rest.

Still have a question? Email our team, a real person will get back to you.

About 1UP

Youth soccer training in Calgary since 2018.

1UP Soccer is a Calgary youth soccer academy built on one idea: every player deserves real coaching, in a small group, from people who have played the game at a high level. Since 2018 we have trained more than 10,000 players across Calgary and Alberta, from toddlers in Mini 1uppers to players heading to university soccer.

Small group training, all year round

Our weekly small group training sits alongside club soccer: focused technical work in groups of no more than 8, grouped by birth year and level. Sessions move indoors for the Calgary winter and outdoors from spring, in the Southwest, Northwest and Southeast.

A program for every birth year

Mini 1uppers for players born 2022 to 2025, Grassroots for players born 2019 to 2022, then small group training for players born 2005 to 2018. We also run two-day skills camps, no-school day camps, summer camps, an Okanagan skills camp, and 1on1 and 2on1 private training.

Coached by professionals

Our staff includes current Canadian Premier League players and coaches with national team experience. That standard, with a family-friendly culture, is why Calgary parents have left 306 five-star Google reviews, and why more than ten of our alumni play professionally or for national teams.

Calgary's most trusted youth soccer academy.

1UP in 20 seconds.

Find your player's group by birth year.

Camps for every school break.

Parents talk.

Training across Calgary.

Register in minutes, not paperwork.

Create your account

Tell us about your player

We match the group

Pick your times

The best hour of your player's week.

Coached by people who've lived the path.

One academy, from first touch to the top.

Where our players are now.

Everything 1UP offers, in one place.

Every player gets coached, not just managed.

Trained by coaches who've played at the top.

From first session to professional.

What parents ask us most.

Youth soccer training in Calgary since 2018.

Small group training, all year round

A program for every birth year

Coached by professionals

Will your player be next?