Real Colorado has completed its first full season with the Youth Training School (YTS) and is excited about the response for our players and parents. The focus of the YTS is to offer Under 8, Under 9 and Under 10 boys and girls the highest level of technical skill-based instruction, not possible on a consistent basis within a recreational team setting. The Real Colorado Professional Staff will identify players through the Developmental Centers process as being prepared for the opportunities and challenges that the YTS will provide. While playing with a recreational team has many, many positives, the YTS will give each player the added confidence with the ball at his or her feet.
In short, being part of the YTS will not preclude a player from participation on their current recreational team, but will give them the individual technical training necessary to excel and create even more opportunities as they learn and grow in soccer.

YTS Program Bullets

• The YTS begins in the spring of Under 8 and continuing through Under 10. Players are selected by invitation only. There will be a limited number of new openings for each school.
• The YTS is based on a three year curriculum. Players/Parents accepting a position should consider this a commitment which comes to a close with participation in the Real Cup and Real Colorado’s Under 11 Competitive Tryouts.
• Participants will be identified through the Developmental Centers offered throughout the year. (Check out Developmental Centers online for more information.)
• YTS players will have 1 training a week with a minimum of 10 per YTS. In addition, there will be a minimum of 1 event. This event could involve matches against competitive teams, small-sided tournaments, scrimmages and/or scrimmages against other clubs in Colorado.
• Cost: One time payment of $270 due at registration or optional 2 payments of $150 due at registration and final payment of $150 due Friday, October 1st.
• Uniform: The training kit can be purchased at Soccer Stop and the cost approximately $38, which includes a Nike Reversible Dry-Fit Training Jersey with YTS Logo, as well as a pair of Nike Shorts and Nike Socks. Players are required to wear this training kit to all YTS sessions and events. The kits will be used for a minimum of one year.
   

Again, Real Colorado is excited to offer this great program to players that are both eager and prepared for the opportunity it presents. If you have any questions please contact Shawn Comegys at ShawnC@realcolorado.net or 303-694-6882 x.402.