Summer Skills Clinics

Cantera Futbol and Northport Cow Harbor United will be offering soccer skill development clinics for players to advance their technique and love for the game.

Ready to join us this summer? Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your spot in the clinic of your choice.

Rising Stars (Mondays)

Location: Northport Soccer Park
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Cost: $125

Dates:
July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3

Rising Stars is a five-week beginner program for boys and girls ages 3–4. Designed as a player’s first introduction to soccer, each session uses guided games and movement-based activities to develop coordination, balance, and comfort with the ball.

Parent participation is encouraged, creating a supportive environment where children can confidently explore and learn alongside a familiar face. Our goal is to build confidence, listening skills, and social interaction while creating a fun and positive foundation for future soccer development.

Finishing Clinic (Mondays)

Location: Northport Soccer Park

Times:

U9-U10: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
U11-U13: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Sessions: 5
Cost: $175

Dates:
July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3

This clinic is designed to improve players’ technical ability and confidence in front of goal through focused training and repetition.

Technical Skill Development

First touch
Dribbling
Turns
Receiving
1v1 play
2v2 play

Finishing

Striking techniques
Breakaways
Finishing crosses
Driving vs. placing the ball
Rebounds and second-chance opportunities
Timing and movement of attacking runs

Goalkeeping Clinic (Mondays)

Location: Northport Soccer Park

Times:

Birth Years 2018–2016: 5:00 PM
Birth Year 2015 & Older: 6:00 PM

Sessions: 5
Cost: $175

Dates:
July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3

Program Description

Led by Stefan Manz, this clinic focuses on the individual skills needed to help goalkeepers advance in both the technical and tactical aspects of the game.

Training topics include:

Shot stopping
Handling crosses
Distribution
Positional play
Decision-making and game awareness

IDP Summer Clinic (Wednesdays)

Location: Northport Soccer Park
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Cost: $165

Dates:
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5

The IDP Program (boys and girls born 2019-2021) is an introduction to the basic soccer skills in a full training environment and will be taught by experienced and professionally licensed Cantera Futbol USA coaches and trainers.

Each session will be 60 minutes in length and the players will be grouped by age and ability. All sessions will follow a consistent format (warm-up, topic of the day and games) will focus on the technical topics such as passing, receiving and defending, as well as tactical topics such as positional awareness and movement off the ball. The NCHU IDP is the perfect opportunity to build and reinforce your child’s athletic ability and soccer skills.

Skills and Small Sided Games (Wednesdays)

Location: Northport Soccer Park
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Sessions: 5
Cost: $185

Dates:
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5

Modern player development centers on efficiency and high repetitions. Our Skills and Small-Sided Games clinic uses evidence-based training constraints to push players out of their comfort zones.

By shrinking the pitch and reducing team sizes, we force athletes to solve tactical problems under high pressure. This clinic zeroes in on spatial awareness, tight-space ball control, rapid transition play, and 1v1 dominance. Give your player the competitive edge they need for the upcoming season.