College Recruiting
Minnesota Thunder Academy has a long history of advancing players to college programs. Our ECNL affiliation provides maximum college exposure and we work hard to be sure our NPL players also have exposure to as many college coaches as possible.
Minnesota Thunder Academy has long-held relationships with numerous college coaches, and provides the broadest path to college and/or professional soccer in Minnesota. Our program has sent 900+ players into 110+ college programs.
College Recruiting Webinars
College Recruiting Webinar
February 26, 2023
Erin Chastain, University of Minnesota
College Recruiting Webinar
February 15, 2023
Sean Holmes, St Cloud State University
College Recruit Classes
Class of 2021
Class of 2020
Class of 2019
Class of 2018
Why Choose MTA
Year-round training with the top talent in Minnesota.
Highly-qualified coaches with US Soccer & NSCAA accreditation.
Perfect for serious players who seek a high level of competition.
Gain visibility to collegiate scouts and national team coaches.
What Parents Say
MTA provides elite coaching and technical training other clubs cannot match. They also understand how to prepare the kids for the next level.
The kids that gravitate to MTA push each other to be better soccer players while being good people.
The coaching is consistent. It doesn’t matter who the coach is or what level—Each and every coach is teaching the players how to possess the ball and increasing their soccer IQ. We are always please with the methods.
The training, teaching of ball control and footwork, and knowledge of game strategy is hands above community clubs.
Training is great! If you want to play college soccer MTA is heads above everyone else.
As the years go by, our son is growing so much as a player and we are excited for his future with the club
Great coaching staff!
Challenging every player, at every level, thereby giving an equal opportunity to develop to anyone who wants it.
The coaching and training is excellent as well as the facilities for winter training.
MTA provides a safe and effective training environment. They provide top level coaching for the elite teams and challenge the players to develop their skills.
MTA provides opportunities for soccer players who are very dedicated to the sport through great coaching and playing opportunities.
My son’s coach truly cares about him and every player on his team.
Camps & Clinics
Minnesota Thunder Academy offers ThunderFoot training as well as various camps & clinics throughout the calendar year, open to MTA and non-MTA players. Participation in MTA camps and clinics provides an alternative to private lessons and private training.
