We at MPS Portland Phoenix are pleased to announce try outs for our inaugural PRE-Super Y League Program. Try out details are as follows:

 

Date: Saturday 27th February 2010

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm

Venue: The Portland Sports Complex, 512 Warren Ave, Portland.

Age Groups: U11 & U12 Boys and Girls, (Elite level U10 players will also be considered)

 

To register your child’s for tryout please contact abain@mainepremiersoccer.com or call the club on 207-878-5780

 

MPS Portland Phoenix Pre-Super Y Program Information

 

MPS Portland Phoenix is pleased to announce a new youth initiative within the club. Building on the success of our Super Y League program; we have added a new level to our club structure that will allow elite U11 & U12 boys and girls, to enter into a high level training program, and compete against out of state competition.

The Pre Super Y is a player identification program designed to locate and develop talented young players, who are serious about the game and have aspirations to play in the Super Y-League with the MPS Portland Phoenix.

The Pre Super-Y program exposes players to a curriculum that will enhance their technical prowess, whilst expanding their understanding of game related situations. Our aim is to provide the committed soccer player the chance to train at the next level, without interfering with their regular club team activities. We at MPS Portland Phoenix enthuse players to take part in as many soccer activities as possible, both within and out with the club.

 

In the fall of 2009 we brought together a select group of players to take part in an initial training program, which ended with the group travelling to MA to take part in Mass Premier Soccer’s end of season Jamboree.

 

Schedule

 

*The group will practice twice weekly at the Portland Sports Complex.

*Sessions will take place Tuesdays & Thursdays

*Schedule begins June 29th and will end August 5th

 

Technical Development

Our goal is to build a strong foundation for future success in each and every player. The program focuses on developing:
* A positive, fun and challenging training environment.
* Individual ball skills, confidence and creativity.
* Teaching of key soccer techniques: dribbling, control, passing and shooting.
* An Understanding of Combination Play.
* A basic knowledge of positioning and team shape.
* A love of game, discipline and respect for staff and opponents.
* Goalkeepers are provided with supplemental specialized GK training throughout the program at no additional fee.

Competition

 

All players in the Pre Super-Y program are given the opportunity to play in Summer game play with their Pre Super-Y Team. The players are encouraged by coaches to compete and utilize their skills in events. The Pre Super-Y program stresses Player Development over game results.

 

By the end of the U12 program, the curriculum will have developed each player’s mental, physical, technical and tactical components of the game; thus preparing all players for the next stage of our club pyramid system.