clinics
During the offseason New Haven Youth Soccer facilitates clinics for players looking to keep engaged throughout the year. Clinics are specialized by age, skill level and program goals and are held indoors during the winter season and outdoors during the summer.
New Haven Youth Soccer sends emails out to all who have created a profile in our system regarding upcoming events such as these clinics. To join our mailing list for events please create a profile by logging in to the Register/Login portion of our website. You do not need to join a program to register.
Program structure
Beginner | Introduction to Soccer
Beginner | Introduction to Soccer
Our youngest players are introduced to soccer through fun, engaging games and activities that develop body coordination, movement, and basic ball skills. Every session is designed to encourage participation while building confidence and a love for the game.
Focus Areas
- Basic ball familiarity
- Running, coordination, balance, and agility
- Listening and following directions
- Fun games that reinforce foundational soccer skills
- Building confidence, teamwork, and enthusiasm
Development | Skill Development & Small-Sided Play
Development | Skill Development & Small-Sided Play
Players continue developing their technical abilities while learning the basic principles of the game through age-appropriate instruction and small-sided games that maximize touches on the ball.
Focus Areas
- Dribbling and ball control
- Receiving and passing
- Shooting technique
- 1v1 attacking and defending
- Teamwork, movement, and positioning
Intermediate | Combination Play & Ball Mastery
Intermediate | Combination Play & Ball Mastery
Designed for players ready to take the next step in their development, the Footskills Academy emphasizes technical improvement through high-repetition training and game-realistic exercises that improve confidence and comfort on the ball.
Focus Areas
- Ball mastery exercises
- Quick touches and footwork
- Turning and change of direction
- Speed and agility with the ball
- Combination play
- Technical repetition to build confidence under pressure
Specialized | Goalkeeper Training
Specialized | Goalkeeper Training
What many feel is the most difficult position on the field is getting attention with this clinic. This is for kids who have an interest in playing goal, are curious about the position of Goalkeeper and or are currently a Goalkeeper and want some direct coaching to improve their skills.
Focus Areas
- Basic posturing
- Analyzing the field
- Game play and anticipation
- Fun games that reinforce foundational soccer skills
- Building confidence, teamwork, and enthusiasm
