Pre-Travel Academy
The Next Step in Your Child's Soccer Journey
The Warriors FC Pre-Travel Academy is designed for players ages 6 and 7 who are ready to take the next step beyond recreational soccer and prepare for future travel soccer opportunities.
Created as a developmental pathway into the Warriors FC travel program, the Pre-Travel Academy provides players with a structured, challenging, and enjoyable environment where they can build the technical skills, game understanding, and confidence needed to succeed at higher levels of competition.
Competing within the Northern Counties Soccer Association (NCSA), players experience the excitement of travel soccer while continuing to focus on long-term development in a player-centered environment.
Why Choose the Pre-Travel Academy?
The transition from recreational soccer to travel soccer is one of the most important stages in a young player's development. Our Pre-Travel Academy is specifically designed to make that transition successful by combining professional coaching, consistent training, and meaningful game experiences (Both 4v4 and 7v7).
Led by experienced New York Red Bulls Youth Programs coaches, every session is designed to maximize touches on the ball, encourage decision-making, and develop confidence in a positive and supportive environment.
Areas of Focus
Technical Development
Players will build a strong foundation in:
- Ball mastery and control
- Dribbling and turning
- Passing and receiving
- Shooting and finishing
- 1v1 attacking and defending
Tactical Understanding
Players begin learning the concepts that prepare them for travel soccer, including:
- Creating and using space
- Team shape and positioning
- Attacking and defensive principles
- Decision-making under pressure
- Game awareness
Physical Literacy & Athletic Development
Training activities help players improve:
- Agility, balance, and coordination
- Speed and change of direction
- Body control and movement efficiency
- Confidence in athletic situations
Character & Confidence
Our coaches emphasize the values that help players succeed both on and off the field:
- Sportsmanship
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Resilience
- Leadership
- Work ethic
Training Environment
Our player-centered training model creates a fun, challenging, and engaging experience where every player is encouraged to develop at their own pace.
Sessions are designed to maximize participation and repetition, ensuring players remain active and involved throughout every training session. Through small-sided activities and game-based learning, players receive hundreds of meaningful touches on the ball while developing a deeper understanding of the game.
Competitive Match Experience
In addition to training, players participate in weekend matches through the Northern Counties Soccer Association (NCSA). These game experiences provide opportunities to apply newly learned skills, develop teamwork, and gain valuable experience in a competitive yet development-focused environment.
Competition is viewed as an important part of the learning process, allowing players to challenge themselves while continuing to grow in confidence and ability.
Program Structure
- Ages: U7 & U8 Players
- Seasons: Fall and Spring
- Season Length: 10–12 Weeks
- Training: Two 60-minute sessions per week
- League Play: Weekend matches through NCSA, both 4v4 and 7v7 are available
- Coaching Staff: New York Red Bulls Youth Programs Coaches
Preparing Players for the Future
The Warriors FC Pre-Travel Academy is more than a soccer program, it's a developmental pathway designed to prepare players for future opportunities within the Warriors FC travel program.
Whether your child is looking to build confidence, improve their skills, or pursue a more competitive soccer experience, the Pre-Travel Academy provides the foundation needed for long-term success and a lifelong love of the game.
