Wilmette Wings Soccer Club

The U8 Program is an introduction to travel soccer with the Wilmette Wings Soccer Club.  Players will be exposed to a curriculum focused on the basic fundamental techniques used in soccer which include dribbling, passing, receiving the ball, shooting and defending. 

U8 Techincal Director Abe Stumme is responsible for overseeing and coaching the U8 Program.  He will work closely with Tom Gizynski, Director of Soccer, to ensure that all players are absorbing the curriculum and having fun while doing it.  Abe has been with the Wilmette Wings for over 10 years and also runs Coach Abe's Mini-Soccer (4-7 year olds) through the Wilmette Park District.  Abe has been instrumental in coaching Wilmette's youth players and we are excited to have him bring his wealth of soccer knowledge and experience to our U8 Program. 

The U8 Program will consist of a Fall and Spring Season.  An optional Winter program will be offered.

• Teams will have a roster size of approximately 12 players
• Teams will compete against other local clubs throughout the chicagoland area
• Boys teams will compete in the Young Sportsman Soccer League - YSSL
• Girls teams will compete in the Illinios Women's Soccer League - IWSL
• Outdoor practices and games will be held at Avoca Park (or similar Wilmette location)
• Players will receive individualized progress reports

• Participation in preseason club tournament - Wings Classic
• Two mandatory 90 minute training sessions per week
• 10 Fall League games

• Two mandatory 90 minute training sessions per week
• 8 Spring League games

• Winter Indoor Training
• Winter Indoor League
• Specialized individual and small group training throughout the year
• Additional Skills Classes