WELCOME TO RED
RED is the vision of Academy Director, Peter Mackie and the home of Grassroots and Competitive development in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. With over 30+ years of coaching experience, Peter and his technical staff have a mission to provide a professional alternative to learn, develop, and play soccer.
READY | EDUCATE | DEVELOP
READY
To be ready or prepared for battle. To prepare to compete.
Preparation in all facets of the game and in life.
Mentally, emotionally, physically and socially ready to succeed on the field, in the classroom and in life.
EDUCATE
To educate the athlete and enhance the person via life skills education.
To prioritize an educated athlete on the field and inside the classroom.
To empower the athlete and person.
DEVELOP
To develop the soccer player on the field.
To develop the person through life skills training and to build self-esteem/confidence
To prioritize the development of mental health with a balance in sport, academics, and in life.
Academy Teams and Programs
RED Academy offers a number of programs for recreational and competitive soccer players.
From camps and clinics to Academy teams, RED is the place to be for player development.
Testimonials
Ready, Educate, Develop. True to their slogan "Developing Players, Building People", RED Academy of Soccer has been a fantastic experience for our son. He has developed greatly as a footballer, but also as a person, a teammate, a leader. Peter and Stuart are wonderful with the players, providing a challenging and rewarding environment that is appropriate for each age group and skill level. From group sessions to individual training, RED has proved a great home on the pitch.
— C. Monterroso, parent
Culture, inclusiveness, focus on the young athletes development. These traits are what make RED a world class academy. Success comes on and off the field by the care shown towards each family and their athlete(s). Focus on technical ability and having environment for all levels of players to develop. It all starts at Grassroots level and filters into the competitive teams when they age.
— T. Stroeder, parent
My son is one of the original players to join RED Academy of Soccer when they first started up with training only in 2017. He has never looked back. Peter and Stuart are incredible leaders and advocates for the beautiful game. They share a great passion and dedication to the players. Building teams and dreams for the love of the game and for the love of developing youth.
— D. Kalbfleisch, parent
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