Under 7 - MSC Futures - Building the Foundation

ABOUT MSC futures

MSC Futures: Building the Foundation for Future Success

Led by our Director, Carlos Moreira, the MSC Futures coed training-and-play program is designed for our youngest girls and boys (born in 2019, 2020, and 2021). Our coaching team focuses on:

  • Technical skills – ball control, passing, and movement fundamentals

  • Game understanding – basic tactics and decision-making

  • Confidence and enjoyment – fostering a positive, fun experience on the field

Participation in MSC Futures offers more than just quality training—players receive priority consideration for MSC travel team spots in Spring 2026, with the option to secure a place early.

Fall 2025

2019-2020-2021 Sessions offered:

Schedule

Locations

Beginning Sept 8 through Nov 3 at Frederick Douglass Field

  • Monday 3:30-4:30 pm - 2020-2021 $435
  • Monday 4:30-5:30 pm - 2019 $435

Beginning Sept 2 through Nov 4 at Frederick Douglass Field

  • Tuesday 3:30-4:30 pm - 2020-2021 $480
  • Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm - 2019 $480

Beginning Sept 3 through Nov 5, at Frederick Douglass Field 9/3, 9/10, 917, 9/24, 10/29, 11/5, and Eugene McCabe Park 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22

  • Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm - 2020-2021 $480
  • Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm - 2019 $480

Beginning Sep 6 through Nov 23, at Martin Luther King HS Outdoor Turf

  • Saturday 9:10 am -10:10 am -2020-2021 $525
  • Saturday 10:10 am -11:10 am -2019 - $525
  • Saturday 11:10 am -12:10 pm - 2019- $525
  • Sunday 9:00 am - 10:00 am -2020-2021 $525
  • Sunday 10:00 am -11:00 am - 2019-2020-2021 - $525 GIRLS ONLY
  • Sunday 11:00 am -12:00 pm - 2019- $525

 

For more details about the MSC Futures Program, please get in touch with Carlos Moreira at carlos.moreira@manhattansc.org

For more details about registration, don't hesitate to get in touch with Paul Nicholas at paul.nicholas@manhattansc.org

 

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL EXPERIENCE:

 

Ball Mastery: Our sessions are all about getting those feet working! Kids will play fun games designed to help them control the ball, making them feel like soccer superstars.

Learning Through Play: Every activity, whether it's learning a new skill or refining an old one, is about having fun while building the foundation for competitive soccer.

The Joy of Touching the Ball: The more kids play with the ball, the better they become! Our program helps them fall in love with dribbling, passing, and feeling confident with the ball at their feet.

A Nurturing Space to Grow: Young players need a positive environment to try new things. Our coaches create a space where kids feel supported and free to take risks, building confidence on and off the field.

Teamwork Time: Kids don't just learn soccer skills; they learn how to be great teammates! Our sessions foster friendships and a love of the game through cooperation.

Key Takeaway: It's all about FUN! We want kids to leave each session with smiles and a love for soccer in their hearts.

For questions about the program or registration, please contact Carlos Moreira at carlos.moreira@manhattansc.org

About The Director

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Carlos Moreira is our U5-U8 Development Academy Director. He brings a wealth of teaching and coaching experience to our program as an inspirational collaborator with a proven track record in creating a compassionate, supportive, and encouraging environment in which our players will develop their fundamental skill set and realize the true meaning of teamwork. As Coach Moreira says, "What I have learned through soccer is what I seek to instill in my young players: autonomy and authority can only co-exist with camaraderie."

"I am a soccer coach because I became the best version of myself on the field, and that is what I want to offer my kids: a space where they can not only acquire the foundation of great skills and a deep love for the game but also learn what kind of people they want to be."
A former DIII offensive player for William Patterson University, Carlos' enthusiasm for soccer began at age five while living in Japan, where he first played travel soccer. When his family settled in Fayetteville, GA., he joined and played for the AFC Lightning Club for five years. After that, he began a highly accomplished coaching career working with boys and girls of all ages during his eight years at Super Soccer Stars and NY Stars Premier. During this time, he coached his teams to regional success, developed several highly popular programs, and saw his most gifted students fulfill their soccer ambitions. 
"My proudest moment as a coach is seeing a star player pass the ball to an open teammate rather than attempt to score independently. No matter how often I witness it, I am always moved by the instant when their love for the game and respect for each other overcomes their desire for individual stardom. When kids learn independence, they often associate it with not needing other people. Sports humble us and remind us that we can only succeed if we work together, for no one player can single-handedly win a trophy."
View Carlos's Bio here