Youth Development Academy

YDA PROGRAM

Team Challenger FC - North Youth Development Academy (YDA) soccer program is specifically created for players between the ages of five and eight that are interested in increasing both their technical abilities and developing a greater understanding and passion for the game.

Our players train with our highly qualified YDA staff coaches. YDA coaches provide consistent guidance and remain dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills and then allowing our players to apply these skills in an environment where creativity, intelligence, skill, athleticism, hard work, and teamwork all matter.

Our YDA program is the BEST pathway for players participating in competitive leagues at U09 and beyond. Team Challenger FC - North Youth Development Academy provides the opportunity for younger players to have the "RIGHT" start in the game. Successfully completing the YDA program our young players are developed "beyond the curve." From this solid foundation our players have increased ball mastery skills, a higher comfort level and a higher self-confidence as they continue to mature as individuals and as athletes.

TRAINING

YDA players train on specific weeknights for approximately nine months out of the year. YDA players will attend two training sessions each week. Training in the fall and spring is held outdoors in Avon. Training during the winter months is held on hardcourt or indoor turf at Lost Nation West with a winter emphasis on futsal. Training is highly focused on ball mastery, skill development and fostering teamwork with an emphasis on the individual.

GAMES/PLAY DAYS

Our YDA players are provided an opportunity to participate in weekend "play days" (games) throughout the course of their nine-month season. Routinely held play days are either intra-squad friendlies or games with affiliated clubs where our players can put to use the skills they are developing in their tenure within the YDA program.

SOCCER AND FUTSAL

We train at playing soccer in the fall and in the spring. During winter training and games we introduce them to the sport of futsal. Futsal is a very important part of the overall training and development of our YDA players. This wintertime high focus on futsal is unique in Cleveland and provides a high level of differentiation between our program and ALL others in the area. Fact: Many of the greatest soccer players in the world played futsal at their younger ages.

YDA RISING PROGRAM (U6 AND U7)

Team Challenger FC - North also offers a YDA Rising program. YDA Rising provides all the same quality training and development with a reduced player commitment. Training is provided just onetime per week. YDA Rising players do not participate in tournaments. The YDA Rising program is for our younger U6 and U7 players that want to train and develop but prefer more flexibility. Registration can be selected annually or may be selected for fall, winter or spring only providing the ultimate in flexibility for our very youngest players. When ready, YDA Rising players can also be promoted into the full YDA program throughout the course of the year.

To discuss registration options contact our Coaching Director: cdore09@hotmail.com

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As one of Ohio's top player development programs, TCFC's YDA gives young athletes the right challenges and early touches to fast-track skills, confidence, and decision-making. Our training builds strong fundamentals and a love for the game, setting players up for long-term success.