The U8 Program is the pivotal step in our player pathway — the year where young athletes transition from foundational learning and are introduced to team‑based development. Designed for boys and girls who are ready for more structure, challenge, and competitive play, this program prepares players for entry into Interleague or Elite beginning at U9.

Players train twice per week with our professional youth coaching partner, New York City Football Club, focusing on ball mastery, movement, decision‑making, and small‑group tactics. On weekends, teams compete in games against neighboring towns, giving players their first experience with a consistent league‑style environment.  All games are also coached by NYCFC coaches.

This is the year where confidence grows, skills sharpen, and players begin to understand the flow of the game — all in a fun, positive, and development‑focused setting.

Program Structure

Players participate in age‑group training sessions, where they are placed into training groups based on their current stage of development. These groups are flexible and will change throughout the season to ensure each player trains at the appropriate level as they progress.

Training sessions begin at approximately 6:00 PM and take place on either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, depending on the club’s training schedule.

The full training schedule is finalized in coordination with our coaching staff and is released in August each year prior to the start of the fall season.

Weekly Training

• Two 75‑minute training sessions per week

• All sessions conducted by New York City Football Club Youth Program Coaches

• Training focus is to build stronger technical skills and begin applying them in small‑sided situations along with continued reinforcement of ball control, passing, 1v1 play, and working together as a group.

Weekend Games

• 8 game schedule played on Sunday against neighboring town clubs.

• All matches coached by New York City Football Club Youth Program Coaches

• Focus is to introduce simple team concepts, basic roles, and real game flow. Players learn to apply their skills, work as a team, and gain confidence competing

Program Options & Pricing

• Fall Session (10 weeks) – $400

• Spring Session (10 weeks) – $400

• Fall + Spring Combo (20 weeks) – $625

• Each season is made up of an 8 game schedule that is played on Sundays. The complete game schedule is released before the season begins . Game times and location will vary each week.

• In the spring season some players may be invited to participate in other match play opportunities in the form of tournaments or additional games.  This will be at an extra cost.

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