Game Changer Girls High School Tryout Prep Camp

Game Changer Girls High School Tryout Prep Camp

INTRODUCTIONcamp Details

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

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.

Dates: 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, 8/7

Time: 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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

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MLS Next Clinics

MLS Next Clinics

camp Details

Date: October 17

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

Age Groups: 2016B, 2015B, 2014B

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Age Groups: 2013B, 2012B, 2011B, 2010B

Time: 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm

Date: December 28

Location: TCO Garden, Vadnais Heights, MN

Birth Years: 2015, 2014, 2013

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Birth Years: 2012, 2011, 2010

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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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: May 26

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: May 26

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 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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    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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