FC Dallas: Youth Development: School of Excellence Training

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FC Dallas School of Excellence Training Programs

As with many soccer countries around the world, it is the responsibility of the professional club to invest in and ultimately develop local youth players.

FC Dallas School of Excellence Training Programs combines fun and development with the experience of the professional team, thereby creating a unique environment to benefit young soccer players in North Texas.

Whether you aspire to play professional or collegiate soccer, or simply improve your individual skills, FC Dallas Youth Camp programs can help you realize your potential and achieve your goals. At our academy programs, you will experience soccer the professional way and work with the area's top coaches.

PROGRAMS

Programs will focus on developing and perfecting the most important aspects of the game, utilizing both individual technique development and small sided skill progressions.

School of Excellence Program | Pizza Hut Park Center of Excellence Program | Soccer Clinics

Holiday Camp Training Program:
• Tuesday, Dec. 26 - Friday, Dec. 29 (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Register now for the FC Dallas School of Excellence Holiday Training Program to be held at Pizza Hut Park. This program is designed for U7 - U10 players who will receive instruction from FC Dallas professional players and nationally licensed professional staff coaches. This is a great way to get your skills ahead of the rest during the winter break. Training topics will include:

Complete technical skills tune up
Dribbling and 1v1 moves
4 v 4 Winter World Cup
Daily skills challenges and prizes
Individuals and teams are welcome

Give the gift of FC Dallas this holiday and receive expert training and exclusive access to FC Dallas locker room and training facilities. Spaces are limited to 36 players for each camp, so don't delay – Register Now »

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School of Excellence Program

FC Dallas School of Excellence Training Programs follow an intense four-day format, designed to meet the developmental demands of players aged U7 to U11.

Programs are typically endorsed by local Soccer Associations and will be held at both the new Pizza Hut Park and local Soccer Association fields. For a schedule of future programs, please contact Chris Clarke at (214) 705-6721.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Taught in a soccer environment that is child centered, educational, fun, interactive & developmental
• Designed to teach the most important aspects of soccer
• Develop fundamental techniques into acquired skills - utilizing individual and small sided skill progression activities
• Daily themes and challenges to develop soccer role models through FC Dallas and Major League Soccer
• Coach rotation provides variety to assist in development

BENEFITS:
• Unique program format with 12 hours of instruction
• Developmental curriculum & coaching techniques
• FC Dallas player appearance and private autograph session
• Free FC Dallas apparel
• Free FC Dallas game ticket
• FC Dallas stadium tour and camp graduation ceremony

PLEASE NOTE: Each session is limited to 75 participants.

Pizza Hut Park Center of Excellence Program

The Center of Excellence Program follows an intense four-day format, designed to meet the developmental and tactical demands of competitive level players aged U10 to U18.

At our summer programs, you will experience a world class facility, train alongside the FC Dallas professional team, and work with the area's top coaches. All players receive an FC Dallas training uniform and adidas soccer ball. All programs will be held exclusively at the new Pizza Hut Park Soccer Complex in Frisco.

PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Advanced Technical Program:
Developing individual skills and refining techniques are key stages in mastering the game. Intense skill training exercises focus on developing techniques into skilled actions that can be performed with confidence and success.

Advanced Tactical Program:
Detailed training sessions focus on the attacking, defending, and midfield areas of the field. Sessions are designed to better understand positional play and promote better decision making. Training integrates individual skills and positional play in a team setting.

Preseason Tune-up:
A full week of technical, tactical, and fitness sessions designed to prepare players for match play. Players can participate as individuals or as whole teams.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Create a soccer environment that mirrors professional soccer training
• Designed to teach the most important aspects of soccer
• Develop fundamental techniques into acquired skills - utilizing individual and small sided skill progression activities
• Develop tactical awareness through functional practices in specific areas of the field - Defense, midfield and attack
• Supervised lunch with video analysis and discussion
• Coach rotation provides variety to assist in development

BENEFITS:
• Unique program format with 24 hours of instruction
• Developmental curriculum & coaching techniques
• FC Dallas player appearance and private autograph session
• Free FC Dallas Training apparel
• Free FC Dallas game ticket and stadium tour
• Invitation to view a private FC Dallas practice session

PLEASE NOTE: Each session is limited to 75 participants.

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Soccer Clinics

FC Dallas offers hourly clinic programs catering to soccer players of all ages and abilities. Have an FC Dallas player work with you. Clinic programs are designed to provide each player with unique opportunity to learn under the guidance of soccer professionals.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• 1-on-4 small sided skills for U8 - U12 players
• 1-on-4 small sided skills for competitive players
• 1-on-4 position specific training for U10 and older
• Specialized team training for U10 and older

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Clarke at (214) 705-6721 or by e-mail at cclarke@fcdallas.net

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