{"id":3560,"date":"2023-10-21T14:54:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T14:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/lfcinternationalacademymi\/?page_id=3560"},"modified":"2026-07-22T12:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:56:01","slug":"south-oakland-soccer-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/lfcinternationalacademymi\/south-oakland-soccer-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"South Oakland Minis &amp; Junior Academy Soccer Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ghostkit-d-none has-lt-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a20a178c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in our Fall programming? Dates released in June and registration opens July 1. Register below to receive an email when Fall registration opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redsevents.sportngin.com\/register\/form\/605381144\">FALL MINIS &amp; JUNIOR ACADEMY INTEREST FORM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:140px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-lt-gray-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-registration-quick-links\">REGISTRATION QUICK LINKS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redsevents.sportngin.com\/register\/form\/009699037\">FERNDALE FALL MINIS &#8211; REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redsevents.sportngin.com\/register\/form\/843958329\">FERNDALE Fall JUNIORS &#8211; REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-highlights\"><strong>FOR <span class=\"ghostkit-text-uppercase\">Boys and Girls Ages 4-11<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whether-your-child-is-brand-new-to-soccer-or-ready-to-take-their-skills-further-our-minis-ages-4-6-and-junior-academy-ages-6-11-soccer-programs-offer-a-fun-energetic-and-development-focused-environment-led-by-experienced-coaches\">Whether your child is brand new to soccer or ready to take their skills further, our <strong>Minis (Ages 4\u20136)<\/strong> and <strong>Junior Academy (Ages 6\u201311)<\/strong> soccer programs offer a fun, energetic, and development-focused environment led by experienced coaches.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lt-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4150bfd2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: Starting in fall 2026, age groups defined by School Calendar Year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-smaller-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><table class=\"has-gray-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">AGE GROUP<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">BIRTH DATE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">U5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aug 1 2021 \u2013 Jul 31 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">U6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aug 1 2020 \u2013 Jul 31 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">U7 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aug 1 2019 \u2013 Jul 31 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">U8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aug 1 2018 \u2013 Jul 31 2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">U9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aug 1 2017 \u2013 Jul 31 2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">U10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aug 1 2016 \u2013 Jul 31 2017<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion ghostkit-accordion-3 ghostkit-accordion-collapse-one ghostkit-custom-ZLXrUk\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-minis-ages-4-6\"><h1 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-minis-ages-4-6-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-minis-ages-4-6-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Minis (Ages 4-6)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h1><div id=\"accordion-minis-ages-4-6-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-container-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-b6d3b59c wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-minis-ages-4-6-button\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minis-ages-4-6\" style=\"line-height:1\">Minis (Ages 4\u20136)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fe7c1f59 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-dark-gray-border-color has-lt-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-91d162d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:4px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fall-minis-south-oakland\"><strong>Fall Minis &#8211; South Oakland<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages <\/strong>U5-U6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates <\/strong>Fridays, September 11\u2013October 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time<\/strong> 5:30\u20136:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location <\/strong>Harding Park, Ferndale, MI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$95 with shirt | $75 no shirt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redsevents.sportngin.com\/register\/form\/009699037\">OPEN &#8211; REGISTER NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fun and active introduction to soccer for our youngest players!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-highlights\"><strong>PROGRAM FOCUS<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop basic motor skills and body coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence and social interaction through play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce dribbling, kicking, and small-sided games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect\"><span class=\"ghostkit-text-uppercase\"><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players will enjoy exciting sessions full of movement, soccer-themed games, and supportive coaching. All sessions follow the LFC International Academy curriculum and are led by trained staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equipment-needed-for-sessions\"><span class=\"ghostkit-text-uppercase\"><strong>Equipment for Sessions<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LFC shirt (available with registration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soccer ball (labeled with name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soccer cleats\/turf shoes (indoor soccer shoes for winter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shin guards and soccer socks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable athletic shorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-junior-academy-ages-6-11\"><h1 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-junior-academy-ages-6-11-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-junior-academy-ages-6-11-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Junior Academy (Ages 6\u201311)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h1><div id=\"accordion-junior-academy-ages-6-11-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-junior-academy-ages-6-11-button\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"junior-academy-ages-6-11\">Junior Academy (Ages 6\u201311)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c20aa41 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-bottom:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-dark-gray-border-color has-lt-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2e057d8a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:4px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fall-juniors-south-oakland\"><strong>Fall Juniors &#8211; South Oakland<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages<\/strong> U7-U10 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates <\/strong>Fridays, September 11\u2013October 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time <\/strong>5:30\u20136:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location <\/strong>Harding Park, Ferndale, MI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$105 with LFC shirt | $95 no shirt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/redsevents.sportngin.com\/register\/form\/843958329\">OPEN &#8211; REGISTER NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bridge between recreational soccer and club-level play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-highlights\"><strong>PROGRAM FOCUS<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skill development in passing, dribbling, and shooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletic movement and agility training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game understanding and decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small-group and team play in every session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect\"><span class=\"ghostkit-text-uppercase\"><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players new to soccer looking for structured, fun training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recreational players ready to improve and be challenged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those considering club soccer in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equipment-needed-for-sessions\"><span class=\"ghostkit-text-uppercase\"><strong>Equipment for Sessions<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LFC shirt (available with registration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soccer ball (labeled with name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soccer cleats\/turf shoes (indoor soccer shoes for winter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shin guards and soccer socks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable athletic shorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item\" data-accordion=\"accordion-intro-to-travel\"><h1 class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-heading\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"accordion-intro-to-travel-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-intro-to-travel-content\"><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-label\"><strong>Intro to Travel<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.21967 6.2197C9.51256 5.9268 9.98744 5.9268 10.2803 6.2197L15.5303 11.4697C15.8232 11.7626 15.8232 12.2374 15.5303 12.5303L10.2803 17.7803C9.98744 18.0732 9.51256 18.0732 9.21967 17.7803C8.92678 17.4874 8.92678 17.0126 9.21967 16.7197L13.9393 12L9.21967 7.2803C8.92678 6.9874 8.92678 6.5126 9.21967 6.2197Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h1><div id=\"accordion-intro-to-travel-content\" class=\"ghostkit-accordion-item-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-intro-to-travel-button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intro-to-travel\">Intro to Travel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering &#8220;What&#8217;s next for my child?&#8221; or &#8220;How can we play more soccer?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you and your child to attend an Intro to Travel session. Sessions are free but please register to attend so we can plan a great session for the players and parents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/lfcinternationalacademymi\/travel-intro\/\">Click here for upcoming Intro to Travel dates and to register to attend.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" 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