programs

Lamorinda Soccer Club is a proud member of the best leagues for player development — locally and nationally. LMSC's teams participate in leagues that correspond to where players are on their development journey.

stages of development

LMSC's focus on long-term player development sets us apart. We focus on development a stages rather than ages. Here’s what you can expect on your journey from day one, understanding that it’s part of a full process of player growth.

  • 1. Introducing the Game

    At this early stage the objective is to create an enjoyable soccer experience. We use small-sided games that are fun and engaging while also teaching basic skills necessary for an individual’s soccer development. This program is designed to bridge the gap between recreational and competitive programs.

  • 2. Mastering the Ball

    As players get older, they are ready to learn technical skills. We introduce individual tactics and help players develop good habits in training and games that prepare them to transition to the next level.

  • 3. Playing Together

    At this stage, passionate soccer players are ready to improve their technical skills (doing) in tactical situations (decision-making) through the same training.

  • 4. Working in Systems

    The objective at this stage is to prepare select, passionate players for advanced play at the collegiate soccer, professional, and national team levels. This preparation is elite — from the premier coaching to the high level of competition.

INTRODUCING THE GAME

OBJECTIVE

At this early stage, the objective is to create an enjoyable soccer experience. We use small-sided games that are fun and engaging while also teaching basic skills necessary for an individual’s soccer development. This program is designed to bridge the gap between recreational and competitive programs.


GOALS

Players who complete the program will have baseline skills necessary for pre-academy, competitive elite teams.


COMMITMENT

Practice 1-2x/week with games on the weekend


AGE

U5 - U8

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mastering the ball

OBJECTIVE

As players get older, they are ready to learn technical skills. We introduce individual tactics and help players develop good habits in training and games that prepare them to transition to the next level.


GOALS

Players who complete the program will have the baseline skills necessary for academy-level programs.


COMMITMENT

Practice 3x/week

Year-round with winter break between Fall and Spring leagues


AGE

U9 - U11

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PLAYING TOGETHER

OBJECTIVE

At this stage, passionate soccer players are ready to improve their technical skills (doing) in tactical situations (decision-making) through the same training.


GOALS

Players ready to pursue the highest level of training with goals of playing in college, on national teams, or professionally.


COMMITMENT

Practice 3-4x/week

Year-round with winter break between Fall and Spring leagues


AGE

U12 - U14

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working in systems

OBJECTIVE

The objective at this stage is to prepare select, passionate players for advanced play at the collegiate soccer, professional, and national team levels. This preparation is elite — from the premier coaching to the high level of competition.


GOALS

Select players will be attractive to and recruited by college coaches and national team scouts.


COMMITMENT

Practice 3-4x/week

Year-round with no winter breaks or high school “off” season


AGE

U15 - U19

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