Programs
Programs
YOUNG LEGENDS
U5-U8
Young Legends
Plus
Future Manitous
U8-U10
Skill Builder Training
Winter Player Development
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Young Legends (YL) U5-U8
Our Young Legends programming provides for the youngest members of our club. Programming is designed to expose participants to movement education along with an early introduction to football. Creating an enjoyable, movement-oriented environment using small-sided games and activities as our teaching tools, players begin the process of developing a feeling of comfort and confidence with the ball at their feet while playing soccer.
Programming has been designed to provide your family with the flexibility of choice depending on your child’s current level of interest, the season of the year that best fits your families calendar, or for those young athletes who demonstrate a passion and desire to grow in the sport, we offer an increased level of programming to match your child’s interest.
Young Legend Programs for Beginning Players
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Young Legends
A player-centered, multi-program, developmental initiative for boys and girls within the age groups of U5 to U8. The Young Legends program introduces players to soccer and prepares them to transition to the Future Manitou program offered for players U9 and U10.
The program is organized for age groups of U5-U6 and U7-U8. Within these age groups multiple programs are offered throughout the year to provide an opportunity for young boys and girls to begin their soccer journey. Programs offered throughout the year are the Young Legends League, Skill Builder Clinics, Winter Player Development Program and Young Legends Plus which helps players to transition into our Future Manitou’s Academy.
By structuring the program around a player-centered philosophy we place the player at the center of all decision making, avoiding the challenges often encountered within a coach-centered approach. We also believe delaying player tryouts until they are U11 or older is in their best interest.
Enrollment in the programs offered within the Young Legends age groups is open to any boy or girl within the birth years offered for that year. There are no tryouts or requirements for enrollment in any Young Legends program as we believe that a tryout process at too young of an age creates a de-selection factor and we potentially lose players to the sport of soccer.
Our emphasis is on creating an enjoyable learning environment that focuses on assisting each child to enjoy playing soccer within these early age groups. We work diligently to avoid the ‘winning games syndrome’ that negatively impacts the learning environment and often forces team coaches into decisions that are not in the player’s best long-term interest and reduces their enjoyment and passion for playing soccer.
The results we value at these ages is based on what is best for individual development. We focus on learning, enjoyment, effort, competing, paying attention, working together, and growing a passion for the game of soccer. We always take the field to do our best and hopefully to be successful, but the game result is the least important factor we use to measure success or assess a player’s potential development at these ages.
We actively seek out individuals who would enjoy being involved with children and helping them to enjoy soccer. These coach-facilitators understand that the children they are working with are not adult athletes but young boys and girls who are just beginning their soccer journey. We also involved our Manitou FC coaching staff within the program as well. These individuals are part of our coaching staff and are employed by Manitou FC. Our club’s Sporting Director oversees the instructional program to ensure that the player-centered philosophy and learning environment is delivered as expected.
Season
Months
Boys & Girls Ages 5-6
Mini Legends
Summer 2023
(July)
Young Legends Program
Player Registration
Fall 2023
(Aug — Oct)
Skill Builder Training
7 Training Sessions
Winter/Spring
2023/2024
(Nov — Apr)
Player Development Programs
Three 7-week sessions offered
Spring/Summer 2023
(May — Jul)
Manitou Young Legends League
Summer Rec
1-Weekly Training + Game & EOS Jamboree
(2017-2019 players)
Boys & Girls Ages 7-8
Junior Legends
Future Manitou Academy
Player Registration (2013-2015 players)
Skill Builder Training
7 Training Sessions
Player Development Programs
Three 7-week sessions offered
Manitou Young Legends League
Summer Rec
1-Weekly Training + Game & EOS
Jamboree
(2015-2016 players)
Young Legends Plus (YLP) U7-U8 (2016-2017)
Serving as a bridge to the Future Manitou’s Academy, our Young Legends Plus program provides addition opportunities for age-appropriate competition, increased time in play, and practice activities in age group pools. Players are placed in team groups prior to participation in jamboree. The Young Legends Plus helps players to transition to our Future Manitou’s Academy and provides boys and girls who are passionate about soccer and desire to continue playing at older ages additional time playing and developing their soccer skills. Competing against other clubs within scheduled Jamborees provide players with the opportunity to test their skills.
All Young Legends Plus 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. Tentative dates for Age Group Jamboree’s are below. Location of the Jamborees is TBD. Jamborees feature games of 5v5 (includes GK). As possible, games are completed within a two-hour window. Referees are provided.
Tentative Jamboree Dates
- 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/14
Price: $145 (includes Manitou FC T-Shirt)
Gender: Boys & Girls
Age Group: U7 – U8
Birth Year: 2017 – 2016
Players may still register for any of the following programs while participating in Young Legends Plus:
Training Session Dates: 8/31, 9/5, 9/7, 9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10, 10/12
Training Session Times: 6pm-7pm
Training Session Location: Polar Lakes Park
Jamboree Date Schedule: 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/14
Future Manitous Academy U8-U10
The Future Manitous initiative is a player-centered program for Boys and Girls in the U8 to U10 age groups. Providing a football learning environment using small-sided games and exercises, individual skill activities, and movement education as our teaching tools, Boys and Girls further develop their confidence as their ability to manipulate the ball improves along with their ability to manage the stress of playing in a reduced time-space environment.
A full seasonal program (August to July) is available within this age group, although the program is flexible and allows for multi-sport athletes to join at different times during the year. The program maintains an appropriate training to game ratio throughout the seasonal year. Boys and Girls are separated into their respective genders in this program. There are no tryouts required for enrollment and no travel for games on weekdays.
A Manitou FC player-centered development initiative for boys and girls
A player-centered development initiative for boys and girls within the age groups of U9 and U10. The Future Manitou’s program assists players to transition from the beginning years of grassroots soccer (ages 5-8) to the years when team selection (U11) and formal league play begins at MFC.
The program is organized to provide three practice-play opportunities each week along with a schedule of friendly games or tournament participation on the weekend. Players are grouped in appropriate age group pool that allow the player to move freely between these pools for training and games. We avoid any formal league play at these ages as we do not believe that midweek games requiring travel is in the best interest of the player’s development.
By structuring the program around a player-centered philosophy we place the player at the center of all decision-making, avoiding the challenges often encountered within a team-centered approach. We also believe delaying the process of player tryouts until they are older and further along the player pathway is in their best interest.
Enrollment in the Future Manitou’s is open to any boy or girl within the birth years offered for that year. No tryouts are necessary for participation as we believe that a trial process at too young of an age creates a de-selection factor and the sports loses potential players. We also believe the multiple opportunities provided throughout the year to view each player is the best way to determine where they are in the development process.
Our emphasis is on creating a ‘winning development environment’ that focuses on improving each player and increasing their enjoyment of playing. We work diligently to avoid the ‘winning games syndrome’ that negatively impacts the learning environment and often forces team coaches into decisions that are not in the player’s best long-term interest and reduces their enjoyment of playing.
The results we value at these ages is based on what is best for individual development. We focus on learning, enjoyment, effort, competing, paying attention, working together, and growing a passion for the game of soccer. We always take the field to do our best and hopefully to be successful, but the game result is the least important factor we use to measure success or assess a player’s development at these ages!
The simple answer is yes because we can control the learning environment more effectively. Through the challenges presented each week in training and by directly managing the quality of friendly games scheduled, we can better control and influence the learning environment on a consistent basis.
Being a part of Future Manitou’s is more than just being on a team. Yes, players will take the field to play as a team throughout the program as part of Manitou FC, but players will be mixed and matched with other players over the duration of the program. Staying connected with all your friends and teammates rather than being separated from them during these ages.
Rather than appoint team coaches who are volunteers, we staff the program using coaches who we directly oversee. These individuals are part of our coaching staff and are employed by Manitou FC. Our club’s Sporting Director oversees the instructional program to ensure that the player-centered philosophy and learning environment is delivered as expected.
Our retention and results at older ages are evidence of good practice. Since the implementation of the Future Manitou’s our player retention at U11 and older has increased significantly. In addition, the participants are better prepared to deal with a team culture and their performance results are evidence that the learning objectives of the Future Manitou’s initiative are being achieved.
2023-2024 (for birth years 2016-2014)
- Full season of programming from August to July with scheduled winter Break from November 1 – January 14
- Emphasis is on creating a “winning development environment” that focuses on improving each player
- No tryouts are necessary for participation as we believe that a trial process at too young of an age creates de selection factor
- Flexible scheduled allow for multi-sport athletes—training organized in pools to allow for freedom of movement
- Selected Manitou F.C. coaching staff assigned to provide training
Season
Details + Register
Fall Season
2023
Dates:
August 10 – October 26
Training Days:
Sunday, Monday & Thursday
Training Times (Girls):
5:45-7 pm
Training Times (Boys):
5:45-7 pm
Training Site:
Polar Lakes Park or WBL HS North Campus
Tournaments:
NSC Fall Cup All Girls (Sept)
NSC Fall Cup All Boys (Sept)
Coon Rapids Cup (October)
TCSL Festival (October)
Competition:
3-5 Friendly Games
Other Events:
N/A
Cost:
Fall $400
Full Year
(Aug-July) $995
Nike Uniform:
2-Game Jersey’s +
1-Training Jersey +
2 game Shorts + 2-Socks @$176 per player (includes shipping)
Winter/Spring/
Summer Season
2024
Winter/Spring Session
Dates:
January 14 – April 25
Training Days:
Sunday & Thursday
Training Times (Girls):
Sun: 4-5 pm
Thurs: 7-8 pm
Training Times (Boys):
Sun: 3-4 pm
Thurs: 6-7 pm
Training Site:
TCO Sports Garden
Tournaments:
N/A
Competition:
N/A
Other Events:
N/A
Cost:
Winter/Spring/Summer $650
Full Year
(Aug-July) $995
Dates:
April 28 – July 20
Training Days:
Sunday, Monday & Thursday
Training Times (Girls):
6:45-8 pm
Training Times (Boys):
5:45-7 pm
Training Site:
Polar Lakes Park
Tournaments:
NSC Spring Cup (May)
Eagan Future Stars (May)
NSC All American (June)
TCSL Festival (June)
Competition:
3-5 Friendly Games
Other Events:
Jul USA Cup (Optional)
Cost:
Winter/Spring/Summer $650
Full Year
(Aug-July) $995
Nike Uniform:
2-Game Jersey’s +
1-Training Jersey +
2 game Shorts + 2-Socks @$176 per player (includes shipping)
Performance Training
Team Training with The Power House will equip athletes with the tools necessary for peak performance in specific sports.
Game days are the moment of truth for sport-specific athletes. Luck can only get a team so far until they default to their level of training. It is the strongest, fastest, quickest, most powerful and disciplined teams that ultimately experience the glory of victory.
Sessions Focus On:
- Tissue Quality – Utilizing a foam roller, stick, ball or other implement to increase blood circulation, release knots and adhesions as well as prepare muscle tissue to do work.
- Mobility – Exercises designed to actively stretch muscles through wide, ranging movement.
- Activation – Flipping the switch to turn on all of the smaller stabilizing muscles as well the big global movers that are paramount to being the best athlete possible.
- Dynamic Warm up – Calisthenics movement-based stretching and coordination work to continue the ramp up to greatness.
- Strength and conditioning – Muscle hypertrophy, strength, power and metabolic training in a cycled periodization model.
Get Involved:
- Team Training
- Small Group Training
- Individual Training
- Performance Group Fitness Classes
