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Girls WPSL

24 October 2023
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GIRLS WPSL U17+
INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

Manitou FC’s player pathway provides for female athletes who are looking to compete on a senior amateur level within the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Competing within the Northern Conference, players age U17-U19 and older (college age) are eligible for team selection. Home games are played at the athletic complex at White Bear Lake High School North Campus. 

Since its establishment in 1998, the Women’s Premier Soccer League has been the pinnacle platform for advancing player development in the United States at the amateur level. Through its 25-year history, the WPSL has grown into a leading advocate for women’s soccer by creating multiple avenues for developmental opportunities, including the WPSL International Combine and the WPSL U21 league. 

As of 2023, the WPSL is still the longest-active women’s soccer league in the United States and with a membership of 130 teams, it’s also the largest women’s soccer league in the world.  Its national footprint stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and down to the Gulf with teams in 31 of the 50 U.S. states. The WPSL holds a 15.7% annual growth rate and has averaged 31 expansion teams each season since 2016. 

Adhering to its mission of providing the highest level of development opportunities, WPSL team rosters consist of elite female players from collegiate, post-collegiate, international, and standout prep athletes. The average age of a WPSL player is 20.7 years old. Sixty-nine percent of WPSL players are rostered on teams from their hometown’s metro area and 92% of the WPSL’s collegiate athletes play for NCAA member institutions.

Notable alumnae who’ve honed their talents in the WPSL include NCAA All-Americans, MAC Hermann Trophy recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees, Olympic Medalists, World Cup Winners, NWSL Champions, and Ballon d’Or recipients. 

The WPSL is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) – an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the ruling body of soccer in the United States. 

Roster: TBD
Game Schedule: TBD
Cost: $475 (2023-2024 Season Pricing)

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Young Legends Skill Builder Training

18 October 2023
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Categories: Camps + Events, Young Legends
Young Legends Skill Builder’s Training
INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

Designed to introduce and improve the basic skills needed to reach higher levels of play and enjoyment!  Our Skill Builder program focuses on the fundamental technical qualities necessary for a player to develop confidence and creativity with the ball. Helping the player to feel comfortable with the ball and less pressure allows them to raise the level of their game!

All Skill Builder 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 working with this age of player.

Objectives:  We focus on the following technical aspects:

  • Ball Mastery – Skills that build the relationship between a player’s feet and ball
  • Dribbling – Guide, control, and protect the ball while moving
  • Feinting – Develop the early basis for feinting and beating an opponent 1v1
  • Turns – Cutting, drawing, and turning with the ball to escape from your opponent
  • Kicking – Introduction to the skills of kicking or passing the ball
  • Movement – Development of movement skills to improve athletic performance

Fall Season 

Boys + Girls Birth Years: U6 – 2020, U5 – 2021

Training Location: Polar Lakes Park

1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110

Training Day: Wednesdays 

Training Dates: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

Jamboree Dates: TBD by Twin Cities Soccer Leagues

Cost: $90  

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    Young Legends Winter Player Development

    18 October 2023
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    Young Legends Winter Player Development
    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    Player development doesn’t stop come winter at Manitou FC. Our PDP is designed to introduce and improve the basic skills needed to reach higher levels of play and enjoyment. Focusing on the fundamental skills necessary to be confident and creative with the ball helps the player make better decisions in the game. Players enjoy playing in small-numbered games and activities that provide countless opportunities for improvement! 

    Objectives:

    We focus on the following technical aspects.

    • Ball Mastery: Skills build the relationship between a player’s feet and the ball
    • Dribbling: Controlling and protecting the ball while moving
    • Feinting: Developing the basis for feinting and beating an opponent 1v1
    • Turns: Cutting, drawing, and turning with the ball to escape from your opponent
    • Kicking: Introduction to the skills of kicking or passing the ball
    • Finishing: Emphasis on the technical execution and composure to score goals
    • Movement: Early introduction to movement along with the concept of transition

    Instruction:  All Winter PDP sessions are conducted by Manitou FC Coaching Staff members. These coaches are experienced members of our coaching staff who are exceptional coach-educators working with this age of player.

    Young Legends Winter Development

    Birth Years:

    2021 – U5

    2020 – U6

    2019 – U7

    Session 1: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12

    Season 2: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

    Season 3: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6

    Time: 6pm – 7pm

    Location: TCO Garden – 1490 Co Rd E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

    Cost: $75 (includes shirt)

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    Young Legends U8 Academy

    18 October 2023
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    Young Legends U8 Academy
    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    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


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    Young Legends League

    18 October 2023
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    Young Legends League (U5-U7)
    IntroductionProgram Details

    The Young Legends League provides beginner boys and girls players in the U5-U7 with an age-appropriate program structured to provide children a fun experience playing soccer in small-numbered games. Game formats provide for fewer players on the field, thus increasing the opportunities for involvement, ball contact, physical activity, and enjoyment.

    Supervision and instruction is provided by both volunteer coaches and Manitou FC coaching staff.  Players are guided in games and one weekly training session by volunteer coaches while a second “club lead” session is conducted by Manitou FC coaching staff each week during the league season.

    Team Formation: Teams are formed based on the age groupings of Under-5/U5, Under-6/U6, and Under-7/U7. “Under or U” indicates that the team is composed of players who are younger than the respective age indicated, based on the cut-off date of December 31. Because of this policy, no team will have players assigned who are the age of the team or older. For example, no player 8 years old or older would be placed on an Under-8 team. Teams are constructed based on their respective gender. 

    U5 – U6 Boys & Girls 

    Birth Year: U6 – 2019, U5 – 2020, U4 – 2021

    Game Days & Times:  Tuesdays at 6 pm  

    Game Dates: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 (Jamboree)

    Game Location: Podvin Park, Polar Lakes Park 

    Club Led Training: Friday’s (5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13)

    Club Led Training Time: (5:30 pm – 6:20 pm) 

    Club Led Training Location: Polar Lakes Park 

    End of Season Jamboree:  June 24, 2024, 6 – 8 pm @ Polar Lakes

    U7 Boys & Girls 

    Gender: Boys & Girls

    Birth Year: U7 – 2018

    Game Days & Times:  Wednesdays at 6 pm 

    Game Dates: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/24 (Jamboree)

    Game Locations: 

    – Polar Lakes Park (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Township, MN)  

    – Beaver Ponds Park (12686 Fondant Trail N, Hugo, MN) 

    Club Led Training: Fridays (5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20)

    Club Led Training Time:  6:30 pm – 7:25 pm

    Club Lead Training Location: Polar Lakes Park 

    End of Season Jamboree: June 24, 2024, 6 – 8 pm @ Polar Lakes Park

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    17 October 2020
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    17 October 2020
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    16 October 2020
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    Introductory level of competition Self-Selected level of play Lower level of commitment Focus is a fun and creative play to help introduce the player to the game of soccer Tryouts are not required, but encouraged for the experience