Winter Programs

Winter 23/24 Line Up

All programs are held at Robert E. Miller - North Center at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.

Far Post offers a number of different programs over the winter months for players aged 4-15 regardless of which club you play for. You will find a breakdown of the different offerings by age below.

Click on the + signs below to see details.

Note: Program Fees are refundable with a $25 cancellation fee.

Juniors Program

Open to All Players | For Ages 4-6 | Held on Wednesdays or Thursdays

  • The goal of the Far Post Juniors program is for the children to enjoy playing soccer! Our staff has developed a series of thematic games desgined to teach the children all of the basics. Time is used to teach the children soccer in a fun-filled, safe, and constructive environment.

    For our youngest players, this program has an emphasis on building skills and a love for the game through fun games. Led by Club Director Todd Kingsbury, the Juniors meet once a week.

    For Boys and Girls born in years 2018, 2019 and some 2020(can they listen and be independent from parents). We also take players born in 2017 who are not quite ready for the U8 program.

  • Price per session: $115

    10% discount for signing up for all 3 sessions at the start of the year.

    Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00PM

    OR

    Thursdays: 4:00-5:00PM

  • Wednesdays: November 8, 15, 29 December 6, 13, 20

    OR

    Thursdays: November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21

  • Wednesdays: January 3, 10, 24, 31, February 7, 14

    OR

    Thursdays: January 4, 11, 25, February 1, 8, 15

  • Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

    OR

    Thursdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11

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U8 Program

Open to All Players | For Ages 7-8 and some 6 year olds | Held on Tuesdays AND Thursdays

  • This is a training and playing program that runs throughout the winter and into the springtime for all kids interested in improving their skills as a player. Our goal is to provide technical/skill-building training for young players in a fun and dynamic environment.

    Our U8 Program continues to focus on building technical skills while introducing larger soccer concepts in small-sided game settings.

    For boys and girls from birth year 2016, 2017 and some 2018s who are ready for more structure and time with a soccer ball.

    See Spring Programs to Participate in the outdoor program which happens in May/June.

  • Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 & Thursdays: 4:00-5:00PM

    Price: $185 per session

    10% discount for signing up for all 3 sessions at the start of the year.

  • Tuesdays/Thursdays: November 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30 December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

  • Tuesdays/Thursdays: January 2, 4, 9, 11, 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15

  • Tuesdays/Thursdays: March 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28, April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16

U10 Excellence

Open to All Players | For Ages 9-10 and some 8 year olds | Held on Mondays

  • This program is designed for young players who want to spend more time working on fundamentals of ball control, dribbling, passing and shooting. All skills required to be excellent at soccer!

    U10 Excellence is for Far Post Players who want MORE time or outside players who want to experience the Far Post Way. Training will be fun and challenging with each session focusing on different areas of the game.

    The program is Co-Ed and is for players born in 2013, 2014. 2015 and potentially some 2016s who are ready for the next step.

  • Mondays: 4:00-5:30PM

    Price $135 per session

    10% discount for signing up for all 3 sessions at the start of the year!

  • November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18

  • January 8, 15, 29, February 5, 12, 19

  • March 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8, 15

Girls Jr. Academy

Open To All Players | Held On Mondays

For Players Born in 2010-2014

  • The Girls Jr. Academy is the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your skills in a supportive yet demanding environment. These sessions are for girls ONLY. Each of our 3 winter sessions focuses on a different topic, from passing/receiving to small-group attacking to finishing.

    For Players Born in 2010-2014

  • Mondays, 5:30-7:00 PM

    Price:

    $110 for Far Post Players

    $135 for Non-Far Post Players

    10% Discount for signing up for all 3 sessions at the start of the year.

  • November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18

  • January 8, 15, 29, February 5, 12, 19

  • March 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8, 15

Explosive Strength and Speed Training

Far Post Players Only | Held On Wednesdays AND/OR Thursdays

For Players Born in 2013--2006 (players separated into age groups)

  • Explosive Training is a training method that combines strength and speed to increase your power output. Explosive Power drills are often used by athletes who need to generate a quick burst of maximal effort.

    This mission is to provide players with a well designed training program tailored to the demands of the game as well as a safe and productive physical training environment.

    Our Goal is to improve our players' Speed, Strength, Power alongside leadership, mental toughness and discipline.

    Players will leave this program with a better understanding that the only limitations are the limits they place upon themselves.

    This program will be led by Coaches Lee Williamson and Joey Cipicchio.

  • Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00PM

    Price: $85

    10% discount for signing up for all 3 programs at the start of the year.

  • Wednesdays: November 8, 15, 29, December 6, 13, 20

    or

    Thursdays: November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21

  • Wednesdays: January 3, 10, 24, 31, February 7, 14

    or

    January 4, 11, 25, February 1, 8, 15

  • Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

    or

    Thursdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11

Finishing Academy

Far Post Players Only | Held On Wednesdays

For Players Born in 2008-2013

  • Far Post Finishing Academy is a coed program offered throughout the winter months. The themes for each session will build off each other to provide a more in-depth training focus to truly make players better shooters while helping them build experience and confidence in becoming better goal-scorers. Many people believe that “goal-scorers are born” and this program is committed to proving this theory wrong. The training curriculum for each session will change from one session to the next to offer players the variety they need to become true goal scorers. Building skill and confidence with scoring goal takes more than just one 6-week training program. This is the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your skills in a supportive yet demanding environment.

    For Far Post Players ONLY

  • Schedule

    Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00PM

    Price: $110 for Far Post Players

  • Wednesdays: November 8, 15, 29, December 6, 13, 20

  • Wednesdays: January 3, 10, 24, 31, February 7, 14

  • Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

Dutch Touch Winter Academy

For All Players | Held on Wednesdays

For Players Born in 2010-2014

  • Next level training on ball possession excellence; these sessions focus on first touch, special awareness, game insight, quality movement and advanced passing skills. Players are welcome to do one or two sessions, but encouraged to do all three of the sessions as they will build upon each other.

    This program is for the player that truly wants to take their game to the next level.

    *This program was formerly called the Coed Junior Academy.*

    For Boys and Girls born in 2010-2013 (U11-U14) Some 2014s with permission.

  • **Schedule**

    Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

    **Price**

    * $100 for Far Post Players

    * $130 for Non-Far Post Players

  • Wednesdays: November 8, 15, 29, December 6, 13, 20

  • Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 29, February 5, 12, 19

  • Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

Oranje Scholar Academy

Invite Only for Far Post Players

Thanksgiving Camp

For All Players | Thanksgiving Break Week

For Players Born in 2010-2017

  • The Oranje Scholar Academy is an invite only training program at Far Post. The name of the program is derived from the club’s connections to the Dutch and English games.

    “Oranje” is the Dutch spelling of the word orange and represents the club's long-standing connection to Holland through our yearly international trips and possession-based style of play.

    The word “Scholar” is a term used to describe young academy players in the United Kingdom who have reached their first target on the pathway to becoming a professional. At the age of 14 if you are offered a 2 year contract due to your ability, discipline and desire to develop you are deemed an academy scholar.

    Invitations are sent to about 30 select players but we will only take about 26 players: first come- first served.

    We, as a club, are continuing to try and offer more specific training to players that we feel show the quality, attitude and desire to take that next step in the game.

  • A few key aspects Far Post considers when choosing players to invite:

    -Technical quality

    -Commitment / attendance throughout the year leading up to each session. Keep in mind that Saturday Skills are an excellent way to be seen by multiple coaches.

    -Attitude / body language within sessions and how you carry yourself within the facility

    -Continued progression - updates on status and recommendations from current coaches

    Over the course of the program each year we keep a close eye on players and their progress, especially players we feel are almost ready for the demands of the Oranje Scholar Academy.

    Our intention is to be responsive to players who are working hard and showing the skills and commitment to be a part of the training program.

    In the 2023/24 season, we are pleased that we promoted several players over the course of the first two sessions.

    This is an additional training opportunity and therefore carries an extra expense. Scholarship funds are available for players in need of support to join.

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  • Far Post’s Holiday Indoor Soccer Camp is held over school's Holiday Break at the Champlain Valley Expo. This camp is open to kids ages 6-14 and all abilities.

    *Half and Full Day Options Available!*

  • Monday-Wednesday

    November 20-22, 2023 at the Champlain Valley Expo.

    Full days are 9:00AM - 4:00PM

    Half days are 9:00AM - 12:00PM

    *Three Full Days $175

    * Two Full Days: $125

    * One Full Day: $75

    *Three Half Days: $100

    * Two Half Days: $75

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Holiday Camp

For All Players | Holiday Break Week

For Players Born in 2010-2018

  • Far Post’s Holiday Camp is held over school break in December. This camp is open to kids ages 6 – 15 of all abilities.

    *Half Day or Full Day Options Available!*

  • December 26-29

    Tuesday-Friday

    Full days are 9:00AM - 4:00PM

    Half days are 9:00AM - 12:00PM

    *Four Full Days: $225

    *Three Full Days $175

    * Two Full Days: $125

    * One Full Day: $75

    *Four Half Days: $125

    *Three Half Days: $100

    * Two Half Days: $75

Kick The Winter Blues Camp

For All Players | Holiday Break Week

For Players Born in 2010-2018

  • Far Post’s Kick the Winter Blues Camp is held over the week of the February school break. This camp is open to kids ages 6 – 15 of all abilities.

    *Half Day or Full Day Options Available!*

  • February 26-March 1, 2024

    Monday-Friday

    Full days are 9:00AM - 4:00PM

    Half days are 9:00AM - 12:00PM

    *Four Full Days: $225

    *Three Full Days $175

    * Two Full Days: $125

    * One Full Day: $75

    *Four Half Days: $125

    *Three Half Days: $100

    * Two Half Days: $75