Future Legends
Youth Player Development Program
Developing Young Players for Tomorrow's Competition! | Eligible Birth Years: 2018–2020
Why Future Legends? From Rec to Ready!
Our goal is to ensure that each child has an enjoyable and fulfilling soccer experience while developing the skills necessary to succeed in future years.
Future Legends is a practical soccer development program designed to help young recreational players steadily build the skills, habits, and understanding needed to eventually play competitive/club soccer. We focus on building the "FUNdamentals" by creating a player-centered environment that motivates players and supports their learning process.
Our holistic approach focuses on:
- Individual technical development and motor skills
- Problem solving and game sense
- Social and emotional development, fostering a growth mindset and a love for the game
- Providing parent education and support resources
Program Highlights
- Skill Development: Dribbling, passing, ball control, coordination, and agility.
- Game IQ: Basic positioning, movement off the ball, and simple tactical concepts.
- Confidence Building: Supportive coaching focused on effort, growth, and fun.
- Small-Sided Play: Lots of touches, quick decisions, and game-like situations.
- Positive Environment: A fun, encouraging atmosphere that helps players discover their potential.
Training & Enhanced Game Experience
Training Sessions
Players will participate in two training sessions per week, each lasting approximately 60-75 minutes. Led by our coaching staff, sessions emphasize ball manipulation, multilateral movement, and small-sided gameplay using a variety of fun and interactive drills to maintain engagement.
Enhanced Gameplay
We utilize small-sided games (2v2 / 3v3 / 4v4) and scrimmages to ensure more touches on the ball and greater involvement in the play.
- Players will experience multiple positions and responsibilities on the field.
- Focus is placed on teamwork, spacing, and game awareness in an age-appropriate setting.
- Gameplay is managed internally within our program to provide a controlled environment with appropriate competitive levels against similarly aged opponents.
- Monthly scrimmages are arranged to coincide with our Fall/Spring Recreational Season.
Program Details & Registration
Duration: 9 months (March – November, with 3 weeks off in June)
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (Tentative)
Location: Del Mar Heights School
Cost: $1,500
*Note: Uniforms will be provided to all players.