We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Recreational Participants in the U12 and younger age range in our Youth Development & Identification Program (YDP). This supplemental training program will provide an in-depth focus on teaching the fundamentals of soccer through a combination of fun activities, healthy competition, and engaged coaching.

 

Program Details:

Target Audience: Recreational Participants (U12 and younger)
Training Schedule: 6 week program on Fridays
Location: WYSA North Recreational Fields at Grand Park
 

Program Dates: 

• August 23

• September 6

• September 13

• September 20

• September 27

• October 4

 

First Session:

• U6-U8 age groups

• 5:30pm-6:30pm 

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Second Session:

• U10-12 age groups

• 6:30pm-7:30pm

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Our YDP sessions are led by Liam Kane and expert staff from the Indy Eleven Academy, ensuring quality training and development. Additionally, your young soccer player will have the unique chance to learn from guest staff, including members of:

• Indy Eleven

• Indy Eleven Women's Team

• Indy Eleven Pro Academy MLS Next (Boys)

• Indy Eleven Pro Academy ECNL (Girls)

 

Why Join YDP?

This program will provide a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience that will enhance your child's soccer skills and foster a deeper love for the game. It will focus on developing, practicing, and mastering techniques through maximizing touches for the player. Skills including passing, dribbling, shooting, combination play, and position play are among the fundamentals that will be taught by our staff. 

 

Program Highlights:

• Expert Coaching: Benefit from professional training methods and insights.

• Exclusive Access: Interact with and learn from top-tier players and coaches.

• Skill Development: Focus on key areas to improve overall performance on the field.

• Community: Connect with other passionate young athletes in a supportive environment.

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Registration for YDP is part of the new recreational season registration process and signing up is as simple as adding the feature to your cart upon check out. If you failed to add it and want to go back into your registration and add it later, that is no problem. Please reach out to YDP Program Director, Liam Kane, at lkane@indianafirejuniors.com with any questions.