Futuro Programs
Futuro provides a unique opportunity for elite and dedicated youth competitive soccer players from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec to experience the highest level of soccer instruction and coaching. Our coaching staff is committed to helping our players work towards their dream of playing at the university, professional or International level. Our slogan reminds us daily of our core values and our pursuit for excellence in achieving Futuro’s seven pillars both on and off the field - Every Day In Every Way.
FUTURO DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
COMPETITIVE TEAMS
LEARNING TO
TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 9/10
7v7
Mental: Competitivenessand concentration
Physical: Acceleration,
reaction and speed
Social: Fair play,
cooperation and problem solving
Technical: moves
turns and ball control
Tactical: Playing out
from the back, width,
depth and possession
ACTIVE START
Boys/Girls
Under 5/6
1v1 - 3v3
Phase 1: May - Aug
Phase 2: Sept/Oct
Phase 3: Nov–April
Mental: Motivation
Physical: Spatial
awareness and body coordination
Social: Communication
Technical: Dribbling
and shooting games
FUNDAMENTALS
Boys/Girls
Under 7/8
1v1 - 3v3
Phase 1: May - Aug
Phase 2: Sept/Oct
Phase 3: Nov–April
Mental: Self Confidence
Physical: Agility,
balance and coordination
Social: Communication
respect and discipline
Technical: 1v1 attacking
LEARNING TO
TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 11/12
9v9
Mental: Commitment,
self control and
determination
Physical: Basic
motor skills, perception and awareness
Social: Decision making, empathy and patience
Technical: ways to receive and distribute the ball
Tactical: Overload,
isolate, interchange
and defending
TRAIN TO
TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 13/14
11v11
Regional excel
centers: Girls
ID camps: Boys
Pro club academies: Boys
Mental: Mental
preparation and goal
setting
Physical: Endurance,
strength and speed
Social: Peer influence,
and acceptance
Technical: Aerial receiving and aerial distribution
Tactical: Position specific, middle third and attacking third
JUNIOR ACADEMY
TRAIN TO
TRAIN
Boys/Girls
Under 15/16
11v11
Youth national teams: Boys / Girls
National Excel Program: Girls
College / University
Showcases: Boys/ Girls
Mental: Mental
preparation & goal
setting
Physical: Aerobic,
strength, core stability
& individualized
fitness plan
Social: Peer influence
and acceptance
Technical: Advanced
technical skills
Tactical: Defensive
block, situational,
various methods of
attacking
TRAINING TO COMPETE
Boys/Girls
Under 17/18
11v11
College / University
Showcases: Boys/Girls
Semi Pro & Pro clubs: Boys/Girls
National teams: Boys/Girls
Mental: Mental
preparation & goal
setting
Physical: Soccer
specific conditioning,
speed endurance,
muscular endurance,
individualized fitness
plan
Social: Winning
Technical: Technique refinement
Tactical: Defensive
block, relative to
opponent, various
methods of attacking
