2025-2026 Juniors ID Sessions
Registration for the U8 Juniors Program 2025-2026 seasonal year ID Sessions is open! If you have questions about this program, please contact Juniors Program Director Jose Venegas at jose.venegas@mcleansoccer.org.
*This program is ONLY for players with a 2018 birth year. Players who participate in Juniors are not allowed to participate on a recreation team.
Juniors ID Session Schedule
| AGE GROUP/BIRTH YEAR/GENDER | FIRST DATE | TIME | LOCATION | SECOND DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8/2018 Boys | 5/12/25 | 5:00-6:15 pm | SH5 | 5/14/25 | 6:30-7:45 pm | SH5 |
| U8/2018 Girls | 5/12/25 | 6:30-7:45 pm | SH5 | 5/14/25 | 5:00-6:15 pm | SH5 |
Program Overview
The MYS U8 Juniors is a comprehensive year-round program designed for motivated young players born in 2018 seeking intensive development opportunities. This program runs during the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons, focusing on foundational technical skills, game awareness, and fostering love for the game.
Program Details
- Who: Players born in 2018 who are selected from ID sessions
- Format: Fall & Spring: 2 training sessions weekly + Saturday scrimmages; Winter: 6 outdoor sessions.
- Note: All U8 Juniors practices and scrimmages are on McLean fields and have a fixed seasonal schedule
- Focus: Age-appropriate technical development, tactical awareness, and positional play
- Season: Full-year commitment (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Development Philosophy
Our Juniors program creates a robust pathway between recreational and travel soccer by providing:
- Intensive individualized instruction
- Advanced technical development
- Structured small-group training
- Year-round player development continuity
Identification Sessions
Players must attend ID sessions to be selected before they can register.
For more information on registration and fees, please visit our Registration and Fees page.