Youth Development
Building a love for the game through fun, structured sessions that develop fundamental skills, coordination, and confidence in a supportive environment.
What we focus on
Youth Development meets players where they are — first-timers and club kids alike. Every session is built around constant touches, short coaching points, and games, so players leave more confident on the ball and more excited to come back.
- • Flexible session-based scheduling — drop in or commit monthly
- • Small-sided scrimmages every session (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)
- • Both-feet, weak-foot emphasis from day one
- • Character, effort, and respect coached alongside skill
- Ages
- 9–12 (U9–U12)
- Sessions
- Session-based or monthly
- Group size
- 10–14 players
- Skill level
- All levels welcome
Weekly schedule
Mon
Ball Mastery
Footwork, turns, weak foot
Tue
Rest / Optional Open Field
Wed
Passing & Receiving
First touch under light pressure
Thu
Rest
Sat
Small-Sided Games
3v3 & 4v4 tournament format
Sample only — exact day-of-week varies by season and venue availability.
Skill milestones
Across a season, every Youth Development player works through four pillars. Coaches track progress and share parent-friendly notes each block.
Technical
- • Clean first touch
- • Inside / outside / sole dribble
- • Accurate short pass
- • Basic shooting form
Tactical
- • Find space off the ball
- • 1v1 attacking decisions
- • Defensive stance
- • Switching the field
Physical
- • Coordination & agility
- • Change of direction
- • Balance & landing
- • Endurance through play
Character
- • Listen the first time
- • Compete with respect
- • Teammate first
- • Effort = identity
Investment
Signup fee
$35
One-time, includes jersey top
Drop-in
$30 / session
Pay as you go
Monthly
$75 / mo
Commit to 3+ sessions in the month
Family discount: siblings receive 30% off the lesser of the two memberships. Payments via Venmo @haas0053.
Sibling, multi-program, and need-based discounts available — ask us.
Who leads this program
Caleb Addo
Coach Director & Founder
David Haas
Operations Director & Coach
What they're saying
“My daughter went from shy on the field to first kid to the ball. Worth every session.”
Megan R.
Parent, U10
“Coaches make practice fun and the kids work hard without realizing it.”
Tom L.
Parent, U11
“Genuine love for the game — that's what they're teaching here.”
Aisha P.
Parent, U12
Common questions
My child has never played before — is this the right place?
Yes. Youth Development is built for first-time players and club players alike. Coaches scale challenges to each player.
Do they need their own ball?
Yes — a size 4 ball. We can recommend one if you're unsure.
What if we miss a session?
The session-based model means you only pay for what you attend, or commit monthly for the best rate.
How do I pay?
Venmo @haas0053. Include your player's full name and age group in the note.