McLean Youth Soccer provides Travel level players with specific additional training opportunities throughout the seasonal year.
Indoor Travel Futsal Training - Winter 2026
MYS is offering a NEW indoor futsal training program for U9-U12 travel players led by Director of Coaching Omid Namazi. Each session will be structured into three progressive phases designed to develop both technical ability and tactical understanding.
- Technical Warm-Up ~ Focusing on essential ball mastery skills such as foot skills, dynamic dribbling, precise passing and receiving, and effective turning techniques to prepare players both physically and mentally.
- Attacking Patterns of Play ~ Incorporating finishing exercises, as well as Defensive Principles to strengthen players’ understanding of team shape and decision-making in both phases of the game.
- Game Phase ~ Players will apply what they’ve learned in realistic match situations - first with specific restrictions to target key objectives, and then in open play to encourage creativity and freedom on the ball.
Location: Merritt Academy (9211 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031)
Age Groups, Dates, and Times: 4 Saturday sessions from 6:00-7:00 PM
- U9-U10 January Sessions *No Session on 1/24*
- U11-U12 February Sessions
Cost: $150
*Maximum of 14 players per age group can register.
Indoor Travel Goalkeeper Training - Winter 2026
This winter MYS U10-U15 travel program goalkeepers can develop their game in a high-energy, indoor environment. Sessions are designed by Goalkeeper Director Yassi Ghahramani to build strong technical habits, sharp footwork, and explosive agility - all with the ball at their feet and in their hands.
Program Highlights:
- Footwork & Agility – Essential movements for quick reactions and positioning.
- Handling & High Balls – Clean catching technique and confidence in the air.
- Reaction Training – Rapid decision-making under pressure.
- Distribution & Ball Skills – Improving passing, throwing, and first touch.
- GK Specific Bodyweight Workouts – Strength and coordination without heavy equipment.
Age Groups & Times:
- U9–U11 Goalkeepers 3:00-4:00 PM
- U12–U15 Goalkeepers 4:00-5:00 PM
Session Dates: 8 Saturday sessions starting January 3 through February 28
Location: The Merritt Academy (9211 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031)
Coach: MYS GK Director and staff
Fee: $250
Why Join?
This program ensures every goalkeeper develops confidence, sharp reactions, strong handling,
and leadership in the field — all in an age-appropriate, supportive environment.
Spaces are limited – sign up now to secure your GK's spot!
*Maximum of 14 goalkeepers can register per age group.
Future U9 Travel Training - Winter 2026
MYS professional coaching staff offers additional, supplemental U8 ONLY (for players born in 2018) outdoor training during the Winter season for current Juniors Program players and all U8 Recreation players who may be interested.
Training sessions will be led by our travel coach and Juniors Program Director Jose Venegas. The primary training focus will be to develop the player's skills through individual and group training activities which allow players to assert their creativity and build their confidence in taking on players 1v1 and to understand their role in small group training such as 2v2 and 3v3.
Cost: $250
Location: Lewinsville Park 2
Day & Time:
- Mondays 6:15-7:30 pm
Session Dates:
- January 5, 12, 26
- February 2, 9, 23
- No sessions 1/19 or 2/16
*Maximum of 50 players can register.
**MYS will attempt to hold a make-up session or sessions for inclement weather cancellations when field scheduling and permits allow. MYS will NOT refund or credit fees in the case of cancellations.