ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Built Around the Player.
Driven by Development.
Tony Barton Soccer Academy exists to create more opportunities for players and teams to learn, compete, build confidence and enjoy the game.
COACH TONY BARTON
A Lifetime in the Game
Originally from Essex, England, Coach Tony Barton grew up around soccer as a defender and later played at club and semi-professional level, including a season with Southend United.
His work today combines coaching, officiating, player development, team support and continued soccer education. That broad background helps shape a practical, player-first approach to development.
The goal is not to force every player down the same path. It is to help each player identify the next challenge that fits them.
Licenses, Qualifications & Education
Coaching education, officiating experience and player-welfare training all support a more complete approach to development.
Coaching & Education
US Soccer coaching licenses, a UEFA coaching license, England Football education, FIFA Talent Identification Foundation Course and continued professional development through NFHS and other recognized coaching education.
Referee & Assignor
Licensed U.S. Soccer referee experience across recreational, competitive, adult, indoor and futsal soccer, plus Oklahoma Soccer Association Referee Assignor credentials and practical match-management experience.
Player Welfare & Inclusion
TOPSoccer and Special Olympics training, England Football disability-football education, safeguarding, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention, mental wellness and other player-welfare education.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Better Players.
Stronger People.
Players develop best when they are challenged appropriately, given purposeful repetitions, encouraged to make decisions and allowed to learn through both success and mistakes.
Training should improve technique and game understanding, but it should also build confidence, communication, responsibility and a genuine love for the game.
More Than One Path
Some players are just starting. Some want extra training. Some are goalkeepers. Some want clinics, tournament experiences, or a competitive team environment. The academy is designed to welcome those different goals.
Tony Barton Soccer Academy
Training for players across ages, levels and positions through small groups, goalkeeper training, private sessions, team training, First Kicks and clinics.
Frontier United FC
Frontier United FC is the team side of the organization, giving players a team environment and tournament opportunities under the Frontier United name.
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