Young Legends U8 Academy
Young Legends U8 Academy

The Young Legends U8 Academy program serves as a bridge to the Future Manitou’s U9 – U10 Academy. It offers additional opportunities for age appropriate competition, increased playtime, and practice activities within their assigned team.
The Young Legends U8 Academy aids players in transitioning to Future Manitou’s Academy and provides both boys and girls who are passionate about soccer the chance to continue playing as they grow older. Competing against other clubs in scheduled jamborees allows players to test and develop their skills.
All sessions of the Young Legends U8 Academy are conducted by members of the Manitou FC Coaching Staff. These coaches are experienced and exceptional educators who specialize in working with this age group. Jamborees feature 5v5 games (including a goalkeeper), and whenever possible, games are completed within a two-hour window. Referees are provided for all matches.

Winter Season 2025 – 2026
Age Group: U8
Birth Years: 2018 – 2019
Time: 9am – 10am
Days: Saturdays
Session 1: 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24
Season 2: 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
Location: TCO Garden – 1490 Co Rd E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Cost: $95 (includes shirt)
Spring/Summer Season 2026
Age Group: U8
Birth Years: 2018 – 2019 (Select 2020)
Time: 9am – 10am
Training Days & Dates:
Tuesdays: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23
Saturdays: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Training Time: Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm | Saturdays: 9am – 10am
Training Locations: Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake
Game Days: Twin Cities League Jamborees – Sundays, 1pm – 7pm. Dates TBD.
Cost: $195
*Training days/times may vary slightly depending on coach availability