Phases of a Liverpool International Academy Player

Our phases of development will best determine what programs are a good fit for you! We have three phases of development for our players: Pre-Academy, Foundations and Youth Development. Each phase is designed specifically around the ages of the players and takes into consideration many factors to aid in their development on and off the pitch.

Pre-Academy Phase

Our Pre-Academy Program is for players ages 3-10 and is designed to help players fall in love with the game at an early age. It teaches soccer in a fun, safe environment and gets players ready for more competitive soccer including our Academy teams. The following programming is available for players in the Pre-Academy Phase:

• Pre-Academy Program - (formerly known as Reds Development Center or RDC) provides extra training and support alongside town programs and is designed to bridge the gap between town soccer and club/Academy soccer. Players are encouraged to continue to play for their local town teams while receiving one extra night of training and support from our qualified and experienced coaches.
• Town Partner Reds Development Centers 
• Reds Soccer Schools - offers players a series of off-season camps and technical training opportunities throughout the calendar year.  The Reds Soccer Schools cater for children of all abilities and include the following: 
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Summer Residential Camp (Mass Maritime)

Foundations Phase 

Our Foundations Phase is for players U9-U11. This is a crucial development point and sessions are designed to develop the players technical ability, decision making and creativity at an early age so they develop the required tools to transition into the next phase of their development. The following programming is available for players in the Foundations Phase:

• Reds Soccer Schools
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Summer Residential Camp (Mass Maritime)
• Competitive Teams
• Futsal
• Tournaments 
• Skills Nights 
• Gateway - designed to support players who are seeking a guided path from town to club/Academy soccer
• Goalkeeper Training -In addition to curriculum dedicated toward field players, we have also designed goalkeeper specific session plans, and invite all our goalkeepers to small group training sessions throughout the year to develop their skills in their position.

Youth Development Phase

Our Youth Development Phase is for players U11-U19. Sessions are designed to designed to continue building towards technical proficiency while introducing tactical concepts that will further their development. One portion of YDP for us is our college support. We offer players College Info Night Sessions, have several college coaches on staff and host a College Showcase in December.

• Reds Soccer Schools
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Summer Residential Camp (Mass Maritime for U11 & 12, The Pomfret School for 13+)
• Competitive Teams
• Futsal
• Skills Nights 
• Gateway - designed to support players who are seeking a guided path from town to club/Academy soccer
• Speed Agility Quickness Nights 
• Goalkeeper Training
• College Info Sessions