Overview
Building Skills and Friendships Through Soccer
Our U8 – U12 Tryouts are designed to identify and nurture young talent at an early stage. At Mpigi Mixed SS FC, we focus on introducing children to the fundamentals of football in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
During the tryouts, players are assessed on basic skills such as ball control, coordination, teamwork, and enthusiasm for the game. More importantly, we look for potential, discipline, and willingness to learn, rather than perfection.
Successful players are enrolled into our development program, where they receive age-appropriate training aimed at building confidence, improving skills, and laying a strong foundation for future football growth.
Purpose
Origin & Purpose
This program at Mpigi Mixed SS FC was established to introduce football to young players at an early age and build a strong foundation for future development. Recognizing the importance of early talent identification, we created this program to nurture passion, discipline, and basic skills from the very beginning.
Our focus is not only on developing football ability, but also on instilling confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. Through guided training and supportive coaching, we aim to shape young players into disciplined athletes and responsible individuals as they grow within the club.
On-Field Assessment
Players participate in training drills and match sessions to evaluate skills, teamwork, and potential.
Tryouts Invitation
Selected players receive an invitation with the date, time, and venue for assessment.
Improving fundamentals
Speed, coordination, balance and agility are the main physical aspects to improve at this stage.
Small-Sided Games
Small-sided games are used to develop basic attacking and defensive principles. Other important aspects of tactical training are possession, combination play, transition and finishing in the final third, as well as zonal defending. Players will rotate in tawo or three different positions to avoid early specialization.
Selection & Placement
Successful players are offered placement in the academy and begin structured training programs.
Locations
For boys born in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.