Training Program

NEW ESC Training Program

Edina Soccer Club is proud to present a one-of-a-kind approach to year-round soccer and athletic development!

• This highly innovative program provides a flexible, varied (times and locations) action-packed weekly selection of activities during the months of November, December, January, February, March, April and the first week of May.
• Designed to appeal to the soccer-only and multi-sport athlete, this NEW program will enable players to benefit from the club’s experienced and qualified coaching staff all year round.
• The program allows INDIVIDUAL players to progress their soccer skills without the need of always having their teammates present and at the same time develops age groups and combines soccer and overall athletic skills to develop the “all-round” athlete.
• You now have the ability to pick and choose what nights, times and locations work best for your soccer player with this new Edina Soccer Club training program!

Why has the club created this program?

• Because the majority of players have been asking us for more training opportunities.  And the #1 priority in the club is player development which creates an imperative for training. 
• At the same time, parents are continually asking us how their sons or daughters can improve their skills and try to attain the next level.
• Participation in ESC training programs has been growing steadily over the past few years and we need to keep pace with that growing demand.
• Clubs competing with ESC are investing heavily in year-round training and without doing the same players will be at a competitive disadvantage on the field.

Is this new training program optional or is it a part of the overall ESC program?

The club has decided to incorporate this new training program into the overall program for players hence the fees will be all inclusive.  While making this decision, we considered the average costs that families have been paying for various soccer skill development programs and our goal was to stay in-line with those costs or reduce them which we feel we have accomplished.  We also considered the needs of multi-sport athletes (those kids who want to participate in other winter activities and/or play sports like hockey, basketball or skiing, for example) by designing a flexible program that provides up to 4 or 5 soccer training options per week on different days at different times so that everyone has the opportunity of accessing the training program. 

As you know, the players and parents in our soccer membership have chosen a competitive club because they want to play at a higher level and have the opportunity to enhance their skills and win games.  This new training program has been designed with that player/parent requirement in mind.  Due to the financial commitment we had to make for venues [up to nine months in advance in some cases!] and our commitment to do all we can to develop players' soccer skills, we are convinced that this is the right direction and there will be no option to separate the training program costs from the overall player fees.

Is there a limit on how many times a player can attend training sessions at their age?

Players can attend as many of the Age Group Training, Strength and Conditioning, Winter Skills, Open Gym, Futsal, and Goal Keeper Training sessions offered at their age as they like! 

The Academy program for U11-U14 is available to all Edina Soccer Club players on the following teams: U11C2, U12C1, U13C1, and U14C1.

When do the new training sessions start?

The week of November 5 is when the new training sessions begin.  The age-specific schedules on the web site include training session dates, times and locations through the end of February.  A schedule for training sessions for March through the first week of May will be published soon.  Dates MAY be subject to change.  Please check back regularly for any updates.

How do I find out the dates and times for the training sessions for my age?

Simply click on the age-specific link below!

Minimum Winter Requirements:

"Winter" is defined as the period of time between November 6 and February 29.

Activities to meet the minimum do not include Indoor Winter League Games but Coerver sessions and team scrimmages DO count.  See links below for Coerver information.

U9/U10 = 12 activities

U11C2 (Top Team) and U12 C1 = 12 activities

C2/C3 players @ U11-U18 = 10 activities

C1 players @ U13-U18 = 15 activities

A club coach/trainer CANNOT change what the club sets as the minimum requirement, but can definately suggest an expected level above the minimum. The coach should NOT punish a player who only makes the CLUB recommended minimum amount.

Premier TEam Coaches will deal with Winter Requirements under the guidance of the Directors of Coaching.

U9 and U10 Boys and Girls  updated January 21, 2007
U11 and U12 Boys and Girls  updated January 21, 2007
U13 and U14 Boys and Girls  updated January 21, 2007
U14 Boys MRL Team  updated October 22, 2007
U15, U16, U17 and U18 Boys and Girls  updated January 8, 2008

 Spring Training Schedules

Indoor Spring Training Schedule
Outdoor Spring Training Schedule
Outdoor Position Clinics Schedule

40% Off Coerver for ESC Players

• The Coerver Center of Excellence program is an 18-week program open to ALL U9 Maroon and Gold players committed to soccer, U10 Maroon level players and U11 C2 players.
• The Coerver Clinics are six week programs open to ALL U8 to U18 players.
• Click here for registration information

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