Aspiring young soccer players can now hone their skills and learn from pros through Toronto FC’s new Training Programs. Open to youth between the ages of six and 14 years, the week-long camp and clinic-style programs will provide an opportunity for participants to develop their technical and tactical soccer fundamentals, all based on the player’s skill level.
The Training Programs begin in June and take place at the team’s new Academy and Training Facility at Downsview Park, which is slated to open this summer. Budding soccer players can take advantage of the First Team and Academy’s $20 million soccer facility that will include the strength and conditioning centre and video analysis theatre.
Participants will benefit from the technical direction of Thomas Rongen, Toronto FC’s Academy Director. Rongen, a native of Amsterdam, has held a variety of coaching positions with several Major League Soccer teams, led two FIFA U-20 World Cups, as well as serving as the head coach of the U-20 United States Men’s National team. Most recently he served as the head coach of the national team for America Samoa.
Registration for Toronto FC’s Youth Training Programs opens to the public on Thursday, March 15. Presales for returning training program participants, current Academy Families, Toronto FC Season Seat Holders, Club Academy Program participants, TFC Insiders and Coaches Open House attendees begin Thursday, March 1. Training Programs start from $100.
Individual camps begin in July and run through the summer. Team camps will commence in June with another opportunity in September. For more information or to register please visit www.torontofc.ca/academy.
Toronto FC Training Program Series
Recreational: These programs are geared towards the recreational soccer player who is motivated to improve their game while enjoying a fun atmosphere designed to help them feel more comfortable in all aspects of the game. These camps focus on the experience, technical development and most importantly FUN.
Elite: This program focuses on the player that is serious about improvement and expanding both their technical skill level in the sport. The program will be based on technical, tactical and mental aspects of the game with programming focusing on improving all facets of the elite players’ game. This camper wants to learn and develop while having fun in a professional environment.
Goalkeepers & Strikers: A brand new option for 2012 is the addition of position specific programs tailored towards goalkeepers and strikers. This program is focused on excelling in your position with customized teaching to these particular positions.
Team Camps: The Team Camp option allows any team, regardless of skill level, to learn from Toronto FC coaches in a private and exclusive setting. Teams can enjoy a valuable team building experience within a professional environment. Coaches will leave camp with a technical coaching plan that they can use to further develop their team.
