Minis & Junior Academy for ages 4–11
Build Skills. Grow Confidence. Love the Game.
Interested in our Fall programming? Dates released in June and registration opens July 1. Register below to receive an email when Fall registration opens.
Winter 1 2026 Minis & Junior Academy
Details and registration coming soon! Questions, contact Steve Cook at cook@lfcmi.com.
- Fridays, Nov 6-Dec 11, 2026
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Webb Elementary, 2100 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
- Fees:
- Minis (U5-U6): $95 new player (includes LFC shirt) | $75 returning player (no shirt)
- Junior Academy (U7-U10): $105 new player (includes LFC shirt) | $85 returning player (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
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
Steve Cook
SITE DIRECTOR
“ The Junior Academy created the opportunity for my son to discover his potential and become more confident in his play. He also learned valuable lessons in being part of a team that places value on being strong together.”
