LFC Minis & Junior Academy for ages 4–11
Build Skills. Grow Confidence. Love the Game.
Programming offered in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti (fall and spring), and Dexter.
Ann Arbor – Winter 1 2026
- Saturdays, Nov 7–Dec 12
- 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
- A2 Fieldhouse, 119 Jackson Industrial Dr, Ann Arbor
- Fees:
- Minis (U5-U6): $95 new player (includes LFC shirt) | $75 returning player
- Junior Academy (U7-U10): $135 new player (includes LFC shirt) | $115 returning player
Dexter – Winter 1 2026
- Saturdays, Nov 7–Dec 12
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Just Train, 7001 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd Ste A, Dexter
- Fees:
- Minis (U5-U6): $90 (includes LFC shirt)
- Junior Academy (U7-U10): $110 (includes LFC shirt)
Ypsilanti – Fall 2026 Session
- Tuesdays, Sep 15–Oct 20
- 5:30–6:30 PM
- Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti
- Fees:
- Minis (U5-U6): $95 new players (includes LFC shirt) | $75 returning players (no shirt)
- Junior Academy (U7-U10): $135 (includes LFC shirt) | $115 returning players (no shirt)
Note: Starting in fall 2026, age groups defined by School Calendar Year.
| AGE GROUP | BIRTH DATE |
|---|---|
| U5 | Aug 1 2021 – Jul 31 2022 |
| U6 | Aug 1 2020 – Jul 31 2021 |
| U7 | Aug 1 2019 – Jul 31 2020 |
| U8 | Aug 1 2018 – Jul 31 2019 |
| U9 | Aug 1 2017 – Jul 31 2018 |
| U10 | Aug 1 2016 – Jul 31 2017 |
START SOCCER HERE
Liverpool FC coaching
Age-appropriate training based on the methodology used throughout LFC International Academies.
Development first
Players build technical skills, movement, confidence and understanding of the game.
The right environment
Positive coaching and appropriately challenging sessions help players develop while continuing to enjoy soccer.
A pathway forward
Minis → Junior Academy → Travel Soccer
Every soccer journey starts somewhere. Start your child’s journey here.
WHAT TO BRING
- LFC shirt (purchased during registration)
- Soccer ball (labeled with name)
- Soccer cleats/turf shoes (indoor soccer shoes for winter)
- Shin guards and soccer socks
- Comfortable athletic shorts
- Water bottle
NEXT STEPS: Intro to Travel Sessions
Your child is loving soccer — and you’re starting to wonder if there’s more. Intro to Travel is a free session designed to help answer your questions.
It’s a no-pressure opportunity for your child to experience what club-level training looks like, meet our coaches, and see if travel soccer feels like the right fit. No commitment, no tryout anxiety — just your kid on the field finding out what’s possible.
Click here for upcoming Intro to Travel dates and register to ATTEND
Reese Richardson
ANN ARBOR/YPSILANTI/DEXTER
MINIS & JUNIOR ACADEMY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
“My child has grown so much in both skill and confidence. The coaches create a positive environment that keeps soccer fun while helping players learn and improve.”
Interested in our Fall programming? Dates announced in July. Register below to receive an email when Fall registration opens.
New for Spring 2026: LFC International Academy is coming to Ypsilanti
Together with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, we’re bringing our popular youth development programs to Rolling Hills County Park — making it easier than ever for families in Ypsilanti and the surrounding area to access LFC-quality coaching close to home.
Sessions run Tuesday evenings starting April 14. Spots are limited — register below.
Rolling Hills Registration Quick Links
Registration is also open for Ann Arbor sessions. Jump to Minis · Jump to Junior Academy
Minis (Ages 4–6)
For a lot of 4, 5, and 6-year-olds, this is their very first experience with a team sport. We take that seriously. Minis sessions are designed to be energetic, low-pressure, and full of movement — think soccer-themed games, lots of encouragement, and coaches who genuinely love working with young kids. By the end of a session block, most parents tell us their child is asking to go back before the next session even arrives.
PROGRAM FOCUS
- Develop basic motor skills and body coordination
- Build confidence and social interaction through play
- Introduce dribbling, kicking, and small-sided games
WHAT TO EXPECT
Players will enjoy exciting sessions full of movement, soccer-themed games, and supportive coaching. All sessions follow the LFC International Academy curriculum and are led by trained staff who specialize in early childhood development.
Junior Academy (Ages 6–11)
Junior Academy (Ages 6–11)
Your child has some soccer under their feet — maybe a rec season or two — and you’re starting to wonder what’s possible. Junior Academy is designed exactly for that moment. Sessions go deeper on the skills that matter: passing with purpose, reading the game, making decisions under pressure. It’s structured and challenging, but still fun — because at ages 6–10, fun is still the point. And for families thinking about travel soccer down the road, this is where that foundation gets built.
PROGRAM FOCUS
- Skill development in passing, dribbling, and shooting
- Athletic movement and agility training
- Game understanding and decision-making
- Small-group and team play in every session
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Players new to soccer looking for structured, fun training
- Recreational players ready to improve and be challenged
- Those considering club soccer in the future
Equipment Needed
- LFC shirt
- Soccer ball (labeled with name)
- Soccer cleats/turf shoes (indoor soccer shoes for winter)
- Shin guards and soccer socks
- Comfortable athletic shorts
- Water bottle
Note: Starting in fall 2026, age groups defined by School Calendar Year.
| AGE GROUP | BIRTH DATE |
|---|---|
| U5 | Aug 1 2021 – Jul 31 2022 |
| U6 | Aug 1 2020 – Jul 31 2021 |
| U7 | Aug 1 2019 – Jul 31 2020 |
| U8 | Aug 1 2018 – Jul 31 2019 |
| U9 | Aug 1 2017 – Jul 31 2018 |
| U10 | Aug 1 2016 – Jul 31 2017 |
