DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (U4-U14)

FD Academy is dedicated to helping young players use football as the platform to achieve their respective goals whiles developing valuable positive traits. 

So what is Recreational Soccer?

In general, this program is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of each child in his or her unique way without committing to a Select Team that competes in high-level competition.

In our recreational program,  The emphasis is on fun, learning how to play the game, and developing life-long skills. In a safe and challenging environment, guided by professional and experienced coaches, and an innovative player-centered program, we strive to have a positive influence on their life, regardless of whether they become a footballer or not.  

We want players to reflect later in their lives and be happy with the opportunity to be associated with FD Football Academy. All programs are open to both boys and girls across the city.

Join us to LEARN the game, LOVE the game, and LIVE the game. We bring professional coaching to recreational soccer!

Below are the various soccer programs we offer:

• TOTS (2-3 years old)
• FUNDAMENTALS (4-6 years old)
• JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (7-10 years old)
• SENIOR DEVELOPMENT (11-14 years old)
• GIRLS ONLY SOCCER (7 years old and over)

TOTS

The Tots program is specially designed for kids aged 2-3 years old. At this early stage, the main goal is to introduce the game through interactive fun drills sessions that keep them focused.

Through the program, kids will also improve their control, balance, and coordination. These are the key development elements every kid needs. Overall, each kid will have an enjoyable experience and develop in their unique ways.

FUNDAMENTALS

               

We have experience working with kids aged from 4 years old. Our practice sessions for 4-6 years old kids are based on fun games, spending more time with the ball, and creating game passion, developing basic motor skills with ball handling and control. At this stage, we focus more on the basics and refer to this as The Fundamentals Program.


DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

                 

From 7-10 years old, we work on players' soccer techniques and skills developing their 1v1 and 2v1 individual attacking and defending skills. Small-sided games are encouraged to develop tactical skills and physical demands (speed, coordination, balance, and agility) are also trained. This is our Junior Player Development Program. The Junior Program is suited for players looking to improve their current soccer skills, learn new skills, and look forward to playing in a competitive league. Players that improve during this program will be invited to tryout for FD Academy Elite Teams within their respective age groups.

The Senior Player Development Program designed for 11 to 14 years old practice all different types of techniques and sessions more oriented toward tactics and players. The tactical side workload increases whiles still working on the technical attacking and defending skills.


GIRLS ONLY SOCCER
 
          

FD Football Academy is also dedicated to promoting female soccer of all ages in the city of Shanghai. In the Girls ONLY Soccer Program, we aim to use soccer as a platform for empowering these young girls with social and technical skills that will play an instrumental role on and off the field.

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For more information about any of our events or programs, email us at info@fdshanghaiacademy.com. If you are interested in our Academy Elite Teams (from U7 to U19), please send an email to elite@fdshanghaiacademy.com to book a tryout session.