Medina Youth Development Program (YDP)

Skill-building for the older athlete (Ages 6–14). We focus on sharpening technique, game understanding, and on-field confidence under real game pressure.

  • Capped at 12: Small groups ensure your child is coached by name, not lost in a crowd.

  • A Ball on Every Foot: We eliminate lines and laps. Technical work flows directly into small-sided games.

  • Expert Coaching: Every session is led by USSF and UEFA-licensed coaches.

  • Uniforms Included: Every Season Pass includes a custom Medina Club training kit so players look and feel like a team.

  • Consistent Schedules: Predictable, well-run weekly sessions that respect a busy family's calendar.

Fall 2026 Schedule

Program Dates Ages Location Time Fee Registration Book
YDP Bayside Sept 14 to Oct 26 Ages 6 to 10 Raymond O'Connor Park 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Bayside Sept 14 to Oct 26 Ages 11 to 14 Raymond O'Connor Park 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Jamaica Sept 16 to Oct 28 Ages 6 to 10 Detective Keith L. Williams Park 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Jamaica Sept 16 to Oct 28 Ages 11 to 14 Detective Keith L. Williams Park 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Fresh Meadows / Flushing Sept 18 to Oct 30 Ages 6 to 10 Rachel Carson Plgd, Kissena Corridor Park 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Fresh Meadows / Flushing Sept 18 to Oct 30 Ages 11 to 14 Rachel Carson Plgd, Kissena Corridor Park 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM $200 / season Open Register →
Program Dates Ages Location Time Fee Registration Book
YDP Bayside Sept 14 to Oct 26 Ages 6 to 10 Raymond O'Connor Park 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Bayside Sept 14 to Oct 26 Ages 11 to 14 Raymond O'Connor Park 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Jamaica Sept 16 to Oct 28 Ages 6 to 10 Detective Keith L. Williams Park 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Jamaica Sept 16 to Oct 28 Ages 11 to 14 Detective Keith L. Williams Park 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Fresh Meadows / Flushing Sept 18 to Oct 30 Ages 6 to 10 Rachel Carson Plgd, Kissena Corridor Park 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM $200 / season Open Register →
YDP Fresh Meadows / Flushing Sept 18 to Oct 30 Ages 11 to 14 Rachel Carson Plgd, Kissena Corridor Park 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM $200 / season Open Register →

What the Session looks like:

Every practice follows a deliberate, week-to-week progression to build your child's confidence, ball mastery, and game awareness. We don't just run disconnected drills; we follow a proven arc: warm up with the ball, sharpen a specific technique, apply it against live opposition, and then play.

What to Expect on the Field:

  • A Ball on Every Foot: Training starts the second they step on the grass. With one ball per player, there are no lines, no laps, and no waiting for a turn.

  • Targeted Skill Work: Each week features one clear technical focus, taught through high repetition in a low-pressure environment.

  • Small-Sided Match Play: We use small-sided games to ensure players get significantly more touches and are forced to make faster decisions than a standard full-field game allows.

  • Active, On-Field Coaching: Our licensed coaches teach in real-time directly on the pitch—we don't just shout instructions from the sidelines.

  • Player-Led Reviews: We end sessions by asking players what they saw on the field, teaching them to read the game rather than simply telling them what to do.

  • Guaranteed Action: Equal playing time for every kid in every session.

Tailored for Their Stage of Development:

  • Ages 6 to 10: The focus is on the foundation. Players spend the majority of the hour on the ball, mastering first touches and dribbling.

  • Ages 11 to 14: The focus shifts to application. Players spend more time in live-game scenarios where decisions come faster and tactical coaching gets sharper.

Our Core Values: Everything we do is anchored by the three principles of our club.

  • Excellence: Giving your absolute best effort on every single rep.

  • Respect: Treating teammates, opponents, and coaches with dignity. Respect is the standard, not an option.

  • Development: Using soccer as the vehicle to grow as an athlete and as a person every time you step on the pitch.

We know choosing a new program is a big decision. You want to see the coaching in person, ensure your child feels comfortable, and know it’s the right fit for your family before you pay.

A single trial session gives you exactly that—with zero pressure and zero obligation. Your child will step onto the field for a live YDP practice, train directly with our licensed coaches, and experience the Medina Club environment firsthand.

If they love it, you register for the season. If it’s not the perfect fit, you walk away with nothing owed.

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