Green Level U11-U19

Green (U11-U19)

INTRODUCTIONExpectationsTryOutsCamps

Our Manitou FC Green Level Teams compete within the Twin Cities Soccer League, State or Cities competition levels. These leagues offer different levels of play to accommodate the commitment levels, individual maturation, physical growth, and playing abilities of our teams, especially important for players U19 and younger. 
 
In addition to league play we participate in the following tournament competitions: NSC Fall Cup, NSC Spring Cup, USA Cup Weekend or USA Cup Week.

It is important that players and parents have an understanding of the expectations that participation on a Manitou FC team requires.  The following age group overviews have been developed to provide as much information as possible so that families can plan accordingly.  Manitou FC supports multi-sport athletes within EA, Orange, Green Team levels and asks that any athlete having such conflicts, especially during the winter season training program, communicate directly with your team’s coach to coordinate schedules and attendance.
 
If you have any questions about the player expectations or would like further clarification about age group programming, please send an email to Edi Buro, Manitou FC Sporting Director, at SportingDirector@ManitouFC.org.  

Boys Green Level U11 – U19
AreaU11, U12, U13, U14
Training & CompetitionF: Train 2X per Week + Twin Cities League
W: Train 2X per week + NSC League
S: Train 2X per week + Twin Cities League
League PlayTwin Cities League – Regional, State
Tournaments3- 4 Minnesota Events
Training LocationsTCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North
CommunicationPlayer/Parent to Coach
KeyF=Fall    W=Winter    S= Summer   
 
AreaU15, U16, U17, U18/19
  Training & CompetitionF: Minnesota High School
W: Train 2x per week + NSC League
S: Train 2x per week + Twin Cities League
Tournaments3 – 4 Minnesota Events
Training LocationsTCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North
CommunicationPlayer/Parent to Coach
KeyF=Fall    W=Winter    S= Summer   

* League Travel: Minnesota – Twin Cities Area
*Tournament/Showcase Travel: Minnesota

U8 | 2018 – U12 | 2014
July 14 – July 18
Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake MN 55110
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD

U13 | 2013 – U19 | 2007
July 20, 21, 22
Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake MN 55110
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD

MLS Next New Tier Spring Clinic – April
MLS NEXT New Tier TRYOUT PREP CAMP   

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Boys UPSL

BOYS UPSL

INTRODUCTIONProgram Details

Manitou FC’s player pathway provides for male athletes who are looking to compete on regional level within the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). Competing within the Midwest-West Conference, players age U17 through U19 are eligible for team selection. Home games are played at the athletic complex at White Bear Lake High School North Campus. 

Founded in 2011, the United Premier Soccer League now stands as the largest and most competitive pro-development league in North America. The league was started in Santa Ana, California by Leonel Lopez, with 10 teams. Today the league has nearly 400 clubs competing nationwide, and the Premier Division for Spring 2022 has 255 clubs competing for 32 places in the National Playoff Bracket to become National Champion.  

The league occupies the 4th tier of the US Soccer pyramid, just below the three professional tiers in the pyramid. With a participant average age of 22.5 years, the UPSL fills and brings structure to the large gap that exists between the youth game and the professional game, serving thousands of aspiring players and coaches as they strive to further their aspirations and fuel their passions.

Each UPSL club is independently owned and operated. The league operates year-round, comprising two seasons each calendar year, with the Spring season beginning in March and ending with national playoffs the first weekend in August, and a Fall season with play beginning in September with national playoffs the first weekend in February. The league prides itself on openness, inclusion, and accessibility. 

Roster: TBD

Game Schedule: TBD

Cost: $475 (2023-2024 Season Pricing)

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    MLS Next New Tier Clinics

    MLS Next New Tier Clinics

    INTRODUCTIONcamp Details

    Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the premier platform for youth player development in North America. With a strong commitment to innovation, access, and representation, MLS NEXT New Tier offers players exceptional training and coaching to prepare them for their futures in soccer and beyond. Currently, MLS NEXT includes 151 member clubs and serves over 16,000 players across the United States and Canada. MLS NEXT New Tier gives our players the opportunity to play and train in the highest level environments and be exposed to MLS academy scouts, US Soccer youth/senior national team scouts, MLS/Professional scouts. 

    Players and parents will learn about the MLS NEXT New Tier league and what it takes to play at the level. The Spring clinics will prepare players for the upcoming MLS NEXT New Tier tryouts.

    Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012

    Dates: June 8

    Location: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake Township, MN 55110

    Time: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

    Cost: $20 (Includes shirt)

    Birth Years: 2011, 2010, 2009

    Dates: June 8

    Location: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake Township, MN 55110

    Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Cost: $20 (Includes shirt)

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    MLS Next New Tier Camps

    MLS Next New Tier Camps

    IntroductionHighlightsCamp Details

    MLS Next New Tier Tryout Prep Camp is directed by the Manitou’s Sporting Director Edi Buro, who will accompany the Manitou MLS Next New Tier U13 – U19 coaching staff. Camp is designed for boys 2016 – 2007.

    About MLS Next:

    Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the premier platform for youth player development in North America. With a strong commitment to innovation, access, and representation, MLS NEXT offers players exceptional training and coaching to prepare them for their futures in soccer and beyond. Currently, MLS NEXT includes 151 member clubs and serves over 16,000 players across the United States and Canada.

    • Four days of high performance training and competition
    • 12-14 players per coach
    • Dribbling/ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/striking, and 1v1 play (attacking & defending)
    • Maximize speed and agility, build power, increase endurance, aerobic capacity and reduce chance of injury.
    • Nike Sparq “Yo Yo” Beep Testing
    • Information on MLS Next
    • Information on Nutrition
    Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not, you can still participate.

    Dates: 7/7, 7/8, 7/9, 7/10
    Location: Polar Lakes Park Fields (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110)
    Check in Time: 8 am – 8:20 am
    Time: 8:30am – 10:30am

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    Skills Training Academy

    Skills Training Academy

    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    The Summer Skills Soccer Training Academy is a specialized camp for boys and girls focused on developing technical skills during the summer months. Skills Training Academy offers intensive training sessions, often led by experienced coaches and Sporting Director, to help players improve various aspects of their game, such as:

    • Focus on significant technical touches through repetitive work on the ball.
    • Skills that build the relationship between a player’s feet and ball
    • Offer a technique-driven focus for each player
    • Increased Game Confidence and Creativity
    • Develop the early basis for feinting and beating an opponent 1v1
    • Cutting, drawing, and turning with the ball to escape from your opponent

    Sessions are conducted by members of the Manitou FC Coaching Staff. These coaches are experienced members of our coaching staff who are exceptional coach-educators and former professional players.

    These programs cater to various ages and skill levels, from beginner youth players to advanced and elite athletes looking to improve their game.

    Boys & Girls

    Session 1: June 16 – June 18

    Birth Years:  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

    Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

    Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

    Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm

    Location: Polar Lakes Park

    Cost: $60

    Session 2: June 23 – June 25

    Birth Years:  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

    Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

    Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

    Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm

    Location: Polar Lakes Park

    Cost: $60

    Session 3: June 30 – July 2

    Birth Years:  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

    Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

    Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

    Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm

    Location: Polar Lakes Park

    Cost: $60

    Coaching provided by MFC Staff. 

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    Futsal Futura

    Futsal Futura U7-U8

    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    Futsal Futura training focuses on enhancing skills through the fast-paced, small-sided version of soccer played indoors. Futsal is known for improving a player’s technical abilities, quick decision-making, and creativity. Training typically involves the following aspects:

    Key Areas of Futsal Training:

    1. Ball Control and Dribbling: Due to the smaller, heavier ball and tighter spaces, players develop precise control, quick footwork, and agility.
    2. Passing and Receiving: Fast, accurate passing is essential in futsal. Training emphasizes one-touch passes, short passes, and understanding angles to receive the ball under pressure.
    3. Quick Decision-Making: The confined space forces players to make split-second decisions, which helps improve their soccer IQ and awareness.
    4. Shooting and Finishing: Futsal provides plenty of scoring opportunities. Players are trained to shoot from various angles and positions with accuracy and power, often using different surfaces of the foot.
    5. Movement Off the Ball: With fewer players on the court, movement and positioning are critical. Futsal training teaches players to move smartly, create space, and exploit gaps in the defense.
    6. Defending: Training includes learning how to press quickly, mark opponents, and defend in one-on-one situations with limited space.
    7. Fitness and Agility: Futsal requires constant movement, so training focuses on improving endurance, agility, and the ability to make quick transitions between attack and defense.

    Benefits of Futsal Training:

    • Develops technical skills that transfer to regular soccer.
    • Encourages creativity and improvisation due to the fast pace.
    • Improves fitness, especially short-burst agility and speed.
    • Sharpens decision-making under pressure.

    Many top soccer players credit futsal for helping them develop their skills at a young age.

    Session 1:

    Gender: Boys & Girls

    Age Group: 2018 – U7, 2017 – U8

    Dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/18

    Time:

    • Girls: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
    • Boys: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

    Location: White Bear Lake High School – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave MN, 55110

    Cost: $55

    Session 2:

    Gender: Boys & Girls

    Age Group: 2018 – U7, 2017 – U8

    Dates: 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19

    Time:

    • Girls: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm,
    • Boys: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

    Location: White Bear Lake High School – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave MN, 55110

    Cost: $55

    Coaching provided by MFC Staff. 

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    Legends Soccer Camp

    Legends Soccer Camp (U7-U12)

    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    The Legends Soccer Camp Focus on teaching the individual skills, crucial for success in soccer games. Technical skills are thought that makes playing fun, enjoyable and encourages players to work on their own.

    Highlights:

    • Individual Technical Skills 
    • Ball Mastery 
    • Shooting 
    • 1v1, 2v2, competitions 
    • Elite coaches 

    Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate. 

    Days: Tuesday – Friday 

    Dates: June 11 – June 14 

    Location: Polar Lakes Park 

    Time: 9am – 11:00am 

    Directed by Edi Buro (Sporting Director) 

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      Boys Elite Academy League Tryout Prep Camp

      Boys Elite Academy League Tryout Prep Camp

      INTRODUCTIONprogram details

      Boys Elite Academy League Tryout Prep Camp is directed by the Manitou’s Sporting Director Edi Buro, who will be accompanied by Manitou Elite Academy coaching staff. Camp is designed for boys 2015 – 2006.

      Highlights: 

      • Four days of high-performance training and competition 
      • 12-15 players per coach 
      • Dribbling/ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/striking, and 1v1 play (attacking & defending) 
      • Maximize speed and agility, build power, increase endurance, aerobic capacity and reduce chance of injury. 
      • Nike Sparq “Yo Yo” Beep Testing 
      • Information on Elite Academy League 
      • Information on Nutrition 

      Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate. 

      Birth Years: 2015 – 2006

      Dates: 7/8, 7/9, 7/10, 7/11
      Check in Time: 8:10am-8:30am
      Time: 8:30am-10:30am

      Location: Polar Lakes Park Fields (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110)

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      Girls Elite 64 USYS Talent ID Camp

      GIRLS ELITE 64 USYS Talent ID Camp

      INTRODUCTIONProgram details

      Girls Elite 64 League USYS Talent ID Camp is directed by the Manitou’s Sporting Director Edi Buro, who will be accompanied by Manitou Elite 64 League coaching staff. Camp is designed for girls 2015 – 2006.

      Highlights: 

      • Four days of high-performance training and competition 
      • 12-14 players per coach 
      • Dribbling/ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/striking, and 1v1 play (attacking & defending) 
      • Maximize speed and agility, build power, increase endurance, aerobic capacity and reduce chance of injury. 
      • Nike Sparq “Yo Yo” Beep Testing 
      • Information on Elite 64 League 
      • Information on Nutrition

      Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate.

      Birth Years: 2015 – 2006

      Dates: 6/24, 6/25, 6/26, 6/27

      Check in Time: 8:30am-8:50am

      Time: 9am-11am

      Location: Polar Lakes Park Fields (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110)

      Directed by Edi Buro, Sporting Director  

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      Game Changer Tryout Prep Camp

      Game Changer Tryout Prep Camp

      INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

      The Tryout Prep Camp is designed to help individuals prepare for their upcoming club and high school tryouts. Tryout Camp will focus on improving technical ability, in high repetition high intensity setting, that will challenge players to effectively perform skills.

      Highlights: 

      • Four days of high performance training and competition
      • Advanced technical skills training at speed
      • Speed dribbling and change of direction skills moves
      • Improving confidence in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 situations
      • Competitive games
      • Elite Coaches Staff
      • Fun and inclusive environment where lifelong friends are made

      Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate.

      Age Group & Gender: U7 – U17, Boys & Girls
      Birth Years: 2017 – 2007
      Dates: 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25
      Check in Time: 8:30 – 8:50am
      Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
      Location: Hanifl Soccer Complex

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