MLS Camps U8 Development Program

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2007

8-Week Overview

This 8-week overview shows the skills that will be worked on during the season:

If there is a rain day, contact an MLS Camps Trainer who will inform you of changes that can be made to the program.

MLS Camps Goals for the U8 program:

• To Improve each child’s technical skill

• To educate and support coaches with a development program.

• To provide each child with enjoyment in a safe, friendly and positive learning environment.

• Introduce 6v6 positions.

Methodology:

• Provide a training program for all U8 coaches.

• MLS Camps trainers will attend your practices at least 2 times through out the season to assist volunteer coaches.

• MLS Camps trainers will implement the development program and evaluate the session they attend.  Providing a written evaluation on how the coach should progress the following sessions.

• MLS Camps trainers will provide age specific coaching clinics.

Session Structure:

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