U8 Academy Winter Training Program: "Foot Skills and Futsal"
Loudoun Soccer is pleased to announce its U8 Academy Winter Training program, available for players who participated in the Fall 2023 U8 Academy season and players enrolling in the Spring 2024 U8 Academy season.
The theme of the program is “Foot Skills and Futsal” – players will receive instruction from licensed, professional coaches to improve their technical skills (dribbling moves, passing, receiving, etc.) for part of practice, and then will be organized into squads to play small-sided scrimmages using a futsal ball for the remaining practice time.
Futsal is a version of indoor soccer typically played on hard surfaces (like a basketball court) without walls. The game is played with a weighted, low bounce ball; the surface, the ball and the rules place an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and skill, which is great for young, developing players.
Your child’s participation in this program is not required, but it is strongly encouraged; players from previous U8 Academy classes experienced significant development over the Winter by participating.
FEES:
$160.00
DATES & TIMES:
Dates:
Sundays January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11
Times:
Boys: TBD
Girls: TBD
LOCATION:
Loudoun Country Day School
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
The session will be inside their gymnasium, which is a separate building from their school.
Due to LCDS events policies, no spectators are permitted inside the gym for these sessions. Parents may wait in their cars during the session.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
- Shoes: indoor soccer shoes, running shoes, or any athletic shoe worn during gym class at school – no cleats or turf shoes permitted
- Shin guards
- Water (no sports drinks permitted)
- Loudoun Soccer U8 Academy practice shirt
- Ball: players can bring and use their regular soccer ball; purchasing a Futsal ball is NOT required.
REGISTER:
Registration will open soon. Families can register online by CLICKING HERE when availble to log into your account. Once logged in, click on the green “X number of programs available” button next to your child’s name, locate the U8 Academy Winter option, choose your time, and complete the registration steps.
Space in each session is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is December 22, 2023. Families are encouraged to enroll sooner rather than later to ensure placement.
CONTACT:
Please contact Daryn Patricio, Director of Player Development, at [email protected], if you have questions or need additional information.

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