MLS Next New Tier Camps

MLS Next New Tier Camps

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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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    ECNL RL Girls – Tryout Prep Camp

    ECNL RL Girls – Tryout Prep Camp

    INTRODUCTIONProgram details

    Girls ECNL RL Talent ID Camp is directed by Manitou’s Sporting Director, Edi Buro, who will be accompanied by the Manitou ECNL RL coaching staff. The camp is designed for girls from 2015 to 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 the chance of injury
    • Information on ECNL RL
    • 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: 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2

    Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 PM

    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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    Manitou Goal Keeper Camp

    Manitou Goal Keeper Camp

    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    At the Manitou Goalkeepers Camp will learn the technical skills needed to be successful and tactical savvy from playing in the goal in game like situations, under the guidance of a goalkeeper coach, coaching the player from in the goal and not from the sideline.

    Topics Covered at Various Levels:

    • Play on the Line
    • Play off the Line
    • Diving: Low, Medium, High
    • 3 Dimensional Angle Play
    • Tipping Over the Bar
    • Dealing with Crosses
    • Footwork

    Become top GK on your team, in your league!

    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.

    2010 – 2005 Boys & Girls GK Camp:

    Birth Years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

    Time: 9:00am – 10:30

    Location: Hanifl Soccer Complex, 7032 137th St N, Hugo MN

    2014 – 2012 Boys & Girls GK Camp:

    Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012

    Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

    Location: Hanifl Soccer Complex, 7032 137th St N, Hugo MN

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    Orange Level U11-U19

    Orange Level (U11-U19)

    INTRODUCTIONExpectationstryoutsCamps

    Our Manitou FC Orange teams compete within Twin Cities Soccer League, Regional or State 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, and 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, and 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.

    Girls Orange Level U11 – U19
    AreaU11, U12, U13, U14
    Training & CompetitionF: Train 3x per Week + Twin Cities League
    W: Train 3x per week + NSC League
    S: Train 3 x 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 3x per week + NSC League
    S: Train 3x 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

    Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110


    Cost: Free


    U8 – U12: 2019 – 2014
    July 14, 15, 19, and 20
    2019 – 2016: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
    2015 – 2014: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm


    U13 – U15: 2013, 2012, 2011
    2013, 2014, 2015

    July 20 – 8:15am – 10:15am
    July 21 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    July 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm


    U16 – U19: 2010, 2009, 2008/07
    July 20 – 10:30 – 12:30 pm
    July 21 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
    July 22 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm

    ECNL RL – Tryout Prep Camp
    Skills Training –

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    Green Level U11-U19

    Green Level (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 families can plan accordingly. Manitou FC supports multi-sport athletes within ECNL RL, Orange and
    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.

    Girls 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

    Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110


    Cost: Free


    U8 – U12: 2019 – 2014
    July 14, 15, 19, and 20
    2019 – 2016: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
    2015 – 2014: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm


    U13 – U15: 2013, 2012, 2011
    2013, 2014, 2015

    July 20 – 8:15am – 10:15am
    July 21 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    July 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm


    U16 – U19: 2010, 2009, 2008/07
    July 20 – 10:30 – 12:30 pm
    July 21 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
    July 22 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm

    ECNL RL – Tryout Prep Camp
    Skills Training –

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