At Liverpool FCIA Maryland, our players are coached using methodology from the LFC Academy curriculum that has produced some of the world’s best players and teams.
Our curriculum is designed to support our players through every step of their LFC developmental journey. We focus on developing the person and the player with ‘The Liverpool Way’ values playing an integral role in our methodology at all stages of development!
Our coaches work in five-week cycles to ensure holistic long term player development. Our phases are designed to meet the needs of players at all levels.
Pre-Academy Phase (up to U8)
Foundation Phase (U9-U11)
Youth Development Phase (U12-U16)
Collegiate & Professional Development Phase (U17+)
Technical
- Individual Development Plans
- Videos to support technical development via the LFC E-Academy
Tactical
- Video/Highlights/Analytics of Individual and Team Performance
- Online & In Person Workshops
Physical
- Sports Performance & Injury prevention sessions led by specialists.
- Athletic Development Coaching
Mental
- Mental performance program led by Liverpool FC first team psychologist, Lee Richardson.
- Players attend webinars and have access to an online platform that encourages them to reflect on training and games and find ways to improve their mental approach to the game.
Social
- Uphold the values of The Liverpool Way!
- Players shake coaches hand upon arrival and exit from sessions/games.
