Youth Development Program

Youth Development Program

Our Youth Development Program, commonly referred to as YDP, is for our younger players U5 –U8. We work on the fundamental elements of soccer while also having a TON of fun –teaching young players how to become successful soccer players and teammates. Training is generally co-ed depending on the number of players registered and held two to three nights a week. Games are held on Saturday mornings during the Fall and Spring seasons.

Training

Training will be group training. Players will be assigned a group and all groups will train together with the same activities.

Training is underway for the Spring 2025 season!

  • Training for U7/U8 (Birth Years 2018/2017) will be held Mondays & Thursdays from 6:00‐7:00 pm at Dairy Field (located at the intersection of S 30th Street & Mayfred Lane.
  • Training for U5/U6 (Birth Years 2020/2019) will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00‐6:45 pm at Schaefer Field (located at the intersection of Walnut Street & N 28th Street)

 

Uniforms

  • Training jerseys are to be worn during practices and games.
  • Cleats and shin guards are required for participation in all training and games
  • Appropriate socks covering the shin guard must be worn at all practices and games

 

Games

  • There will be 6 co-ed games total: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, and 5/17 (Weather Dependent)
  • Games for U7/U8 will be held Saturday Mornings at 9am at Dairy Field
  • Games for U5/U6 will be held on Saturday mornings at 10:15am at Schaeffer Field