Training Clinics

The Philadelphia Union Youth Training Program is proud to offer club-neutral training programs for players who want additional training outside of their club schedule. Our programs are designed to enhance individual skill levels, possess a fun element, and allow players from different soccer organizations to come together to play the beautiful game.

The Philadelphia Union is dedicated to growing the love of the game programs will allow us to capture the hearts and minds of families and create lifelong Union fans.

What to expect?

Fun but challenging exercises enhance players' development in the key areas of the game (passing, dribbling, control, shooting), focusing on the technical ability of the player in a creative environment.

Why Utrain?

Utrain provides a fun, competitive learning environment for players of all levels and experiences, with the goal to enhance their soccer ability through practices and game like situations.

What to expect?

Fun but challenging exercises to enhance players development in the key areas of the game (passing, dribbling, control, shooting) focusing on the technical ability of the player whilst being in a creative environment.

Who are the coaches?

All Philadelphia Union Youth coaches are professional coaches with a wide variety of experiences and qualifications. We make sure we have the right coaches, personalities, and staff for the correct age group to ensure the best learning experience for our players.

Is there a set Curriculum?

As the modern game teaching methods move away from traditional “drills” we place players in creative situations where they must problem solve, think for themselves, and use of guided questions to players vs command style.

We let them play and learn through games and set scenarios whilst balancing technical repetition against pressure and individual ball work. We find this method of scenarios and games enhances a player's technical, tactical, social, and game understanding much quicker than the old method of single repetition "Drill" ball work.

6 - 8 Years

This is an entry-level training program that allows children to fall in love with the beautiful game. The Professional Union coaches have designed a specific curriculum for children to develop through ball familiarity, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and small-sided scrimmages.

\ Note: Players could be re-grouped based on physical and technical ability*

9 - 10 Years

This is an intermediate training program that provides the opportunity for children to develop and become adventurous through drills and games. The Professional Union coaches have designed a specific curriculum that allows children to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and small-sided scrimmages, and start to implement competition.

\ Note: Players could be re-grouped based on physical and technical ability*

11 - 12 Years

This program is more advanced than the intermediate program and incorporates a more technical and tactical component that improves and educates young players. Players will improve in all areas of basic fundamentals such as passing, dribbling, foot skills, scrimmage games, and basic positioning.

\ Note: Players could be re-grouped based on physical and technical ability*

13 - 14 Years

This Pre-High School program is designed to better prepare players for High School, travel, and competitive competition. The Philadelphia Union coaches will implement the prestigious and proven Union academy curriculum that has produced homegrown players such as the Aaronson brothers, McKenzie, and McGlynn.

\ Note: Players could be re-grouped based on physical and technical ability*