FC Dallas aims to be the source in north Texas for the development of boys and girls soccer players. It is the responsibility of the professional club to invest in and ultimately develop local soccer players and coaches. As such, FC Dallas has created a development program consisting of year round soccer camps and training programs, known as the FC Dallas School of Excellence.
2009 School of Excellence Soccer Training Camps
FC Dallas offer four unique levels of development:- Young Player Development: (Level 1) Designed for players aged 6-9 years of age
- Advanced Player Development: (Level 2) Designed for players aged 10-16 years of age
- Advanced Player Residential Camp: (Level 3) Overnight camp for serious boys players aged 11-18 years
- Pro-Amateur Training Camps: (Level 4) Designed for adult players 18+, Co-ed, and Over-30 divisions
Training sessions are open to any player, regardless of soccer club affiliation, who is interested in improving their skills and learning proper techniques that will help overall development. These are programs offered by the professional team and therefore do not require skills releases.
FC Dallas School of Excellence programs are specifically designed for players to develop solid fundamentals of soccer in an educational, structured, energized and professional manner at one of the best soccer complexes in the country. Participants will get to spend 1-on-1 instruction time with many members of the current FC Dallas team and coaching staff.
Thousands of youth soccer players have graduated through the School of Excellence programs since their inception in 2006. The programs are directed by a faculty of knowledgeable coaches, including FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman and other members of the current FC Dallas professional coaching staff. Our objective is to provide each participant from the beginner to the advanced player, with practical soccer knowledge of professional training techniques and tactics to ensure that each player can develop to their full potential.
The FC Dallas School of Excellence camps and programs provides:
- Training that is taken directly from FC Dallas professional practice sessions
- A proven soccer curriculum which allows players to be challenged and develop to their full potential
- A unique insight and exclusive access behind the scenes of a professional soccer team
For questions or to request more information, please contact Chris Clarke at 214.705.6721 or e-mail cclarke@fcdallas.net.
Young Player Development (YPD) Training Camp:
YPD Training Camps follow a three-hour, four-day format, designed to meet the developmental demands of players aged 6 to 9. This unbelievable training program will rapidly advance the skills of young players and allow them to experience what a typical workout session is for a professional soccer player and learn how to play the FC Dallas way. Each participant will receive instruction from FC Dallas professional players and nationally licensed professional staff coaches. This is a great way to get your game ahead of the rest.
Benefits include:
- Complete soccer technical tune-up
- Official FC Dallas Soccer Ball
- Official FC Dallas Training t-shirt
- Daily skills challenges
- Private observation of FC Dallas professional training session
- Invitation to the School of Excellence Graduation Award Night at Pizza Hut Park
| 2009 YOUNG PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE | |||
| Program | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| YPD Spring Break [SOLD OUT] | March 16-19, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| YPD Summer 1 [SOLD OUT] | June 8-11, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| Academy Player Camp [SOLD OUT] | June 22-25, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| YPD Summer 2 | June 29-July 2 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| YPD Summer 3 | July 6-9, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| YPD Summer 4 | July 27-30, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| YPD Winter | December 27-30, 2009 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
Cost: $150
*Program discounts are available to members of FCD Youth and Frisco Soccer Association. Please call to verify promotional discount codes.
Online registration | Download registration form
Advanced Player Development (APD) Training Camp:
APD Training Camps follow a 6 hour, four-day format, designed to meet the tactical demands of competitive players aged 10 to 16. This unbelievable training program will allow advanced players to train like a professional player and experience an intense workout sessions used by top level professional players that are taken directly from sessions designed by FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman. Each participant will receive instruction from FC Dallas professional players and nationally licensed professional staff coaches. This is a one of kind program that only FC Dallas can offer!
Benefits include:
- Complete soccer technical tune-up & tactical upgrade
- Nutrition, fitness and recovery sessions
- Official adidas soccer ball
- Official adidas FC Dallas training uniform including shirt and shorts
- Private observation of FC Dallas professional training session
- One-on-one interaction with FC Dallas players and technical coaching staff
| 2009 ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE | |||
| Program | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD Summer 1 [SOLD OUT] | June 22-25, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| APD Summer 2 [SOLD OUT] | July 20-23, 2009 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
| APD Winter | December 27-30, 2009 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park |
Cost: $290
Online registration | Download registration form
Advanced Player Residential (APR) Training Camp: (BOYS ONLY)
Advanced Player Residential Training Camps (APR) are designed to meet the tactical demands of competitive players aged 11 to 18 who are serious about making a career in soccer. This new and unique training camp will allow advanced players to live and train as a professional player. Players will stay exclusively at the Comfort Suites Hotel located on site at Pizza Hut Park for 4 days and 4 nights and experience a typical week for a professional player, participating in morning, afternoon and evening workout sessions taken directly from the FC Dallas playbook. Each participant will receive instruction from FC Dallas professional players and nationally licensed professional staff coaches. Individuals, club players, high school players and teams are welcome. This is the ultimate training program that only the professional team can offer!
Benefits include:
- 4 nights hotel accommodation and all meals provided
- Complete soccer technical tune-up and tactical development for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards
- Nutrition, fitness and recovery sessions
- Official adidas equipment package, including training gear and soccer ball
- Private observation of FC Dallas professional training session
- One-on-one interaction with FC Dallas players and technical coaching staff
| 2009 ADVANCED PLAYER RESIDENTIAL TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE | |||
| Program | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| APR Summer 1
[SOLD OUT] |
June 14-18, 2009 | Overnight Camp Sunday-Thursday | Pizza Hut Park |
| APR Summer 2 [SOLD OUT] |
July 12-16, 2009 | Overnight Camp Sunday-Thursday | Pizza Hut Park |
Cost: $575*
* A deposit of $287.50 is required for each Residential Camp application. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the start of the camp.
Online registration | Download registration form
Pro-Amateur (Pro-Am) Training Camp*:
Ever dreamt of playing in MLS? Now you can get a little closer to living your dream. Pro-Amateur Training Camps allow adult players to train like professional players and take part in practice sessions similar to those of the FC Dallas team. You will train at Pizza Hut Park and have the unique benefit of being trained by FC Dallas professional players and staff coaches. The camp follows a four-day format and space is limited. Why sit in the stands when you can play on the field?
*This training camp is for recreational purposes and is in no way intended to be an official tryout for FC Dallas.
Benefits include:
- Play and train at Pizza Hut Park
- Pro-Amateur adidas soccer ball
- Official adidas FC Dallas Training Jersey
- Unique insight behind the scenes of an MLS team
- One-on-one interaction with FC Dallas players and technical coaching staff
| 2010 PRO-AMATEUR TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE | |||
| Program | Date | Time | Location |
| Adult Pro-Amateur | 2010 TBD | TBD | Pizza Hut Park |
Cost: $175
Spaces are limited and each camp session only has room for 60 players.
For questions or to request more information, please contact Chris Clarke at 214-705-6721 or e-mail cclarke@fcdallas.net.
