PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Player Developmental Center (PDC) is a unique club training experience. PDC will focus on two areas of player development, technical and functional training. If your player is looking to have fun, work hard, develop and get more soccer, check out the details below.
The DETAILS NATIONAL PROGRAM FRIDAY CLINICS
You must have a PlayMetrics account in order to register. Below is Fall 2026 information.
The DETAILS Functional Training Camps
You must have a PlayMetrics account in order to register.
Winter Training
December 2026: Winter Training aims to effectively develop and refine your child's technical skills in soccer during the competitive season breaks for U9-U15 age groups! The program is carefully structured to target specific areas of improvement including dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control for all field players. Training is scheduled twice a week in the winter months!
Cost: $250
Dates: 11/30, 12/1, 12/3, 12/7, 12/8, 12/10, 12/14, 12/15, 12/17
Times: 5:15 pm-6:15 pm
Locations:
- Richard Barry Park
- Manchester Meadows
- Catawba Park
- Mazeppa Park
Speed and Agility
Register Here!Give your child the tools to excel on the field with our Speed and Agility Clinics for age groups U9-U19! Each session is built to improve strength, speed, coordination, and balance, while also teaching proper movement to build injury-resistance relative to each age group’s needs. Players will work through dynamic warm-ups, body-weight strength and core stability exercises, sprint mechanics, and change-of-direction drills all designed to enhance quickness, balance, and reaction in game situations. By learning how to move efficiently and confidently, players will become faster off the ball, sharper in 1v1 situations, more balanced under pressure, and better able to handle the physical demands of matches. This program goes beyond fitness it builds a strong athletic foundation that supports long-term success in soccer, helping players reach higher levels of performance while staying safe. Flexible registration allows you to save by signing up for 3 sessions at the price of $75 or pay for all 6 sessions at the price of $125! If you register for 3 sessions, attend whichever 3 sessions match your schedule!
Cost: $75 for 3 sessions, $125 for 6 sessions
Fall 2026 Locations and Dates:
- Bradford Park
- 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
- 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20
- Manchester Meadows/BMX Park
- 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
- 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20
*10/30 and 11/6 are at BMX Park
- Walker E. Reid
- 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
- 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
GK Breakfast Club
Early morning, high level training for goalkeepers with 2014-2008 birth years. Goalkeepers will be trained to understand and execute the modern demands of Goalkeeping: shot stopping, handling crosses, distribution and organizing the defense.
Cost: $295
Dates: 6/8-7/15 (M +W) (no july 4th week)
June 8,10, 15, 17, 22, 24
July 6, 8, 13, 15
Times: 7:45am-8:45am
Locations: Huntersville
Field Player Breakfast Club
Early morning, high level training for field players with 2011-2008 birth years.
Cost: $295
Dates: 6/8-7/15 (M +W) (no july 4th week)
June 8,10, 15, 17, 22, 24
July 6, 8, 13, 15
Times: 7:45am-8:45am
Locations: Huntersville & Rock Hill
Summer Training
Two days of weekly training throughout June-July, stay fit and ready for the fall season. Practice sessions will be designed based on age and skill level. The Summer Training is a great way to keep skills sharp in the off season and to develop new skills.
Birth Years: 2018-2012
Open to all levels inside and outside the club between the age groups listed
Cost:
$295
Locations:
Cornelius
Mooresville
Rock Hill
Tega Cay
Dates:
June 8,10, 15, 17, 22, 24
July 6, 8, 13, 15
Times:
6:30PM-7:30PM
Summer College ID
Register Here!The Independence Summer College Soccer ID program is designed to expose our players to some of the top colleges in our region over the course of the summer. Coaches from some of the top colleges in the region will be brought into run training sessions and evaluate our players over the course of our 5 sessions. Each weekly session is 1.5 hours, giving players a training program that both gives them exposure as well as consistent training throughout the summer months.
Cost: $200
Dates:
Girls: Bailey Road Park- June 11th, June 25th, July 16th
- 6:00pm-7:30pm
Boys: Manchester Meadows- June 18th, July 9th
- 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
The DETAILS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
The PDC-Individual Training Program is our personal training platform to develop players in an individualized setting for 2015 - 2007 birth years. Our Player Development Center is a fantastic way to grow a player's technical ability within an engaging environment all while being pushed to improve. We have assembled an experienced group of Charlotte Independence coaches that are interested in running individualized training for members here at the club. Members can sign up for packages of 3 sessions or 6 sessions with the coach of their choice.
Sessions are 1 hour in length, there must be a parent or guardian present due to Keep Us Safe policy. Schedules are worked out between the parent and the coach. Once your sessions have been completed, you can sign up as much as you want and continue training throughout the season. If you are interested in adding friends or teammates to your individual session, we can accommodate up to 3 in a group.
The DETAILS UPTOWN CHARLOTTE TRAINING
Uptown Winter Training
Register Here!Our Uptown Winter Training Program is designed for boys and girls ages U7-U15 looking to develop their technical skills, decision-making, and creativity in a fun, fast-paced environment. Using small-sided soccer activities, players will receive hundreds of touches on the ball while improving their dribbling, passing, first touch, ball mastery, and 1v1 skills.
The smaller playing space and increased repetitions help players become more confident and effective on the ball. Whether your player is looking for an extra night of training, wants to stay active during the winter months, or simply loves the game, these sessions provide an excellent opportunity to continue growing alongside their regular soccer schedule.
Location: Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center. 521 S Bruns Avenue. Charlotte, NC 28208
Dates:
U7-U10 Tuesdays: December 1, 8,15 & January 5,12,19, 2027
U11-U15 Thursdays: December 3, 10,17, 2026 & January 7,14, 21, 2027
"This was such a valuable use of time and money. My son was so inspired by Coach Mitch that he came home and immediately re-created the same drills and trainings that he had learned earlier. Very impressed!."
York County Parent, 2023
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