Vegas United
Youth Development Academy
Vegas United has created the first-of-its-kind youth soccer program that’s developed to ensure all players, parents, & coaches across the Las Vegas Valley are teaching age-appropriate activities under qualified guidance.
The focus of the Youth Development Academy is to develop young soccer players through the “Golden Years of Learning”. Players at this age are like sponges and can learn to love the game and develop positive habits and attitudes that provide the foundation for soccer excellence down the road. The emphasis at this age is fun and enjoyment where everything is positive, and creativity is encouraged. If kids enjoy the game at this introductory age, then they will be playing and enjoying the game for years to come.
The Youth Development Academy program stresses player development versus results. It is much more important to develop players within the proper framework at this age as opposed to demanding that teams win at all costs. If the goal is just to win there are shortcuts that coaches can take at the expense of developing the player and the team. By focusing on developing the player and putting them in the best training situation that fits the individual, this helps the entire team and success will follow.
The curriculum in place at Vegas United and the pool training sessions are designed specifically for this age. The coaches who will be working with these players are superb at training and understanding the younger players. Therefore, you can be completely comfortable in the knowledge that your child is receiving the best soccer instruction for their age and ability. Our goal is to help each child develop skills and techniques to play "The Beautiful Game of Soccer". We want to open the door of creativity for every player with a soccer ball!
The Youth Development Program for the Fall is for Boys and Girls ages 5-10 and will consist of 12 practices, once a week, every Tuesday starting September 5th and run through November 21st at Stonebridge Park in Summerlin. Practice time is from 5pm to 6pm. If there is inclement weather or coaching conflicts, we will reschedule practice to the Wednesday or Friday of that week.
Registration can be found here: go.teamsnap.com/forms/393742
If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]
The focus of the Youth Development Academy is to develop young soccer players through the “Golden Years of Learning”. Players at this age are like sponges and can learn to love the game and develop positive habits and attitudes that provide the foundation for soccer excellence down the road. The emphasis at this age is fun and enjoyment where everything is positive, and creativity is encouraged. If kids enjoy the game at this introductory age, then they will be playing and enjoying the game for years to come.
The Youth Development Academy program stresses player development versus results. It is much more important to develop players within the proper framework at this age as opposed to demanding that teams win at all costs. If the goal is just to win there are shortcuts that coaches can take at the expense of developing the player and the team. By focusing on developing the player and putting them in the best training situation that fits the individual, this helps the entire team and success will follow.
The curriculum in place at Vegas United and the pool training sessions are designed specifically for this age. The coaches who will be working with these players are superb at training and understanding the younger players. Therefore, you can be completely comfortable in the knowledge that your child is receiving the best soccer instruction for their age and ability. Our goal is to help each child develop skills and techniques to play "The Beautiful Game of Soccer". We want to open the door of creativity for every player with a soccer ball!
The Youth Development Program for the Fall is for Boys and Girls ages 5-10 and will consist of 12 practices, once a week, every Tuesday starting September 5th and run through November 21st at Stonebridge Park in Summerlin. Practice time is from 5pm to 6pm. If there is inclement weather or coaching conflicts, we will reschedule practice to the Wednesday or Friday of that week.
Registration can be found here: go.teamsnap.com/forms/393742
If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]
“The emphasis on winning is a detriment to young players because it prevents us from developing technically proficient players. And we are not giving them the ability to make decisions.”
–US U17 National Team Coach, John Hackworth. Soccer America, Oct. 2006
“Too often in this country, youth coaches sacrifice learning skills for winning games…"
- US Women’s National Team Member, Mia Hamm. Soccer America, Oct. 2006
–US U17 National Team Coach, John Hackworth. Soccer America, Oct. 2006
“Too often in this country, youth coaches sacrifice learning skills for winning games…"
- US Women’s National Team Member, Mia Hamm. Soccer America, Oct. 2006