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Small-Group Training 

Professional Training to Accelerate Your Development

Elevate Your Skills and Performance

Led by a UEFA A licensed coach, our small-group training program provides young players with supplemental training hours that match the intensity and volume of leading academies in Europe. 

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This program emphasizes enhancing each player's technical ability, decision-making and physical attributes. Players participating in our program typically achieve performance improvements of at least 10% in their technical skills within 12 weeks. 

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The small-group format fosters a supportive and competitive environment where players can accelerate their own individual development.

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Small-group training is available for male and female players aged 9-11 and 12-16+ 

Soccer player

What We Offer

Our training sessions focus on both technical and tactical aspects of soccer. Key components of our program include:

Technical Skills

Enhance your dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control with drills designed to improve your overall technique.

Tactical Awareness

Learn how to scan to evaluate your options, quickly select the right one and begin to anticipate future patterns of play.

Physical Conditioning

Improve your agility, speed, and endurance towards professional playing standards in Europe.

Mental Toughness

Practice consistent behaviour such as positive thinking, resilience, and the lifestyle of a student-athlete that supports your goal of playing at a higher level. 

Meet the Coach

Ian McClurg is a UEFA A licensed coach with over 20 years of experience in coaching elite youth players. With a proven track record of helping athletes achieve their professional aspirations, Ian combines expertise, passion, and personalized attention to develop future soccer stars.

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Ian McClurg

Player Testimonials

We have successfully guided players to secure professional contracts in top leagues like the EPL and La Liga. Over 100 players have earned US scholarships, and more than 20 male and female athletes have represented Canada on the international stage. 

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Here's what some of our Alumni have to say:

Theo Corbeanu

Theo Corbeanu

Granada CF, Former Wolves FC

"If you want to step up and make it to the next level, you need elite ball control. Being able to train with Ian McClurg from a young age made me realize the importance of this."

Hughie Graham

Hughie Graham

FC Thueringen

"I was able to secure a spot at a club in Germany through the training and guidance of Ian. He has helped me achieve my dream of playing professional football in Europe."

Brook McLaughlin

Brook McLaughlin

Granada CF 

"Growing up I did a lot of training with Ian. His program always helped me develop my first touch, speed of play, passing, and other technical skills."

Book a Session

If you are serious about improving your game and dreaming of playing professionally in Europe, our small-group training program is the perfect choice for you. 

 

Our sessions are designed to challenge you, push your limits, and help you become the best player you can be.

Or Choose a Plan

  • IM Play Pro: x1 in Person Training + App

    99CA$
    Every month
    One small-group training session/month with UEFA instructors, based on EPL academy standards. Plus access to our Pro Trials Online Training App which contains daily/weekly technical and physical plan
     
    • One in-person group training session/month
    • Pro Trials Online Training App - daily/weekly training plans
    • Online support (via App) to UEFA A licensed coach
    • Online consultation - player pathways to Pro Clubs UK/Europe
    • Discounted (16%) additional sessions

  • IM Play Pro Two Sessions + App

    139CA$
    Every month
    Two small-group training session/month with UEFA instructors, based on EPL academy standards. Plus access to our Pro Trials Online Training App which contains daily/weekly technical and physical plan
     
    • Two in-person group training session/month
    • Pro Trials Online Training App - daily/weekly training plans
    • Online support (via App) to UEFA A licensed coach
    • Online consultation - player pathways to Pro Clubs UK/Europe
    • Discounted (16%) additional sessions

  • IM Play Pro Unlimited Training + App

    199CA$
    Every month
    Unlimited small - group sessions/month with UEFA instructors, based on EPL academy standards. Plus access to Pro Trials Online Training App which contains daily/weekly technical and physical plan
    Valid for 6 months
    • Unlimited small-group training sessions/month
    • Pro Trials Online Training App - daily/weekly training plans
    • Online Support (via App) to UEFA A licensed coach
    • Discounted (16%) additional sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

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