WINTER TRAINING
MASTER THE BALL | LOVE THE GAME
U5 - U14 BOYS & GIRLS
NOVENTA | EAST HANOVER, NJ | 8-WEEK PROGRAMS
Find the Right Winter Program
Mini-Ballers introduces young players to the game, our Winter Academy offers additional high-level training, and our Center of Excellence provides a demanding environment for players competing at the specified league levels.
Choose your child’s age group below to find suitable programs, then review the details and eligibility before registering. Places are limited in every group.
Upcoming Winter Programs
U5 - U6
Boys & Girls
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Mini-Ballers — Pre-K & Kindergarten
An introduction to soccer that helps young players build confidence, develop coordination, and become comfortable with the ball through age-appropriate activities and games.
January 5–February 23, 2027
$250 per player
Maximum 12 Players
5:00-6:00pm
Tuesdays
For boys and girls in Pre-K and Kindergarten (U5–U6).
U7 - U8
Boys & Girls
1st & 2nd Grade
Mini-Ballers — 1st & 2nd Grade
Help your player develop confidence with the ball and a love of the game through technical activities, individual challenges, and small-sided games designed for their stage of development.
January 5–February 23, 2027
$250 per player
Maximum 12 Players
5:00-6:00pm
Tuesdays
For boys and girls in 1st and 2nd Grade (U7–U8).
U9 - U12
Boys & Girls
Winter Academy - Zone 1
A high-level winter training program for motivated U9–U12 players seeking additional technical development and competitive training. Limited numbers support high repetition, individual attention, and purposeful game-based learning.
January 5–February 23, 2027
$350 per player
Maximum 18 Players
6:00-7:00pm
Tuesdays
For motivated U9–U12 boys and girls looking for additional high-level training alongside their existing soccer commitments.
U13 - U14
Boys & Girls
Winter Center of Excellence — Outfield Players
Our most selective winter training program, providing a demanding, highly competitive environment for U13–U14 players already competing at the specified league levels. Two-hour weekly sessions combine technical development, position-specific work, and competitive play to help players gain an edge.
January 7–February 25, 2027
$595 per outfield player
Maximum 18 Outfield Players
5:00-7:00pm
Thursdays
For U13–U14 boys and girls currently competing in MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT 2, ECNL Boys, ECNL Girls, or Girls Academy.
U13 - U14
Boys & Girls
Winter Center of Excellence — Goalkeeper Places
Two goalkeeper places within our Winter Center of Excellence, offering opportunities to develop footwork, distribution, and decision-making through involvement in realistic, high-level game situations.
January 7–February 25, 2027
$300 per goalkeeper
Maximum 2 Goalkeepers
5:00-7:00pm
Thursdays
For U13–U14 boys and girls currently competing in MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT 2, ECNL Boys, ECNL Girls, or Girls Academy. Goalkeepers must email Lee before registering.