Official Youth Academy of AC Milan

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Programs

Developing Players On and off the field.

AC Milan Academy DMV proudly teaches AC Milan methodology. The AC Milan methodology focuses on the development of young players' motor, technical, tactical, and psychological skills through activities that seek individual improvement. The AC Milan Method is a playful and educational project that aims to consolidate and improve the motor, technical, tactical, and psychological skills of the young player through the game developed with different objectives. The consolidation and improvement of individual skills are the basis for the growth of the young player who, through play and training, acquires essential experience and skills comparing with opponents and in the relationship with teammates in the game of soccer.

The primary aim of training a young player is to acquire the technical, tactical, and motor skills typical of the game of soccer without forgetting the attention to the player’s mental, cognitive, relational development.

The importance of play

Play has a very important influence on the maturation of the central nervous system, and on the development of cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Through this wonderful and essential activity children can experience the ability to express themselves, to interpret what is happening, to take initiative, to modulate emotionality, to interact with others and adapt to the most varied situations.

Playing with children

5-12 years
  • We point out that fun and games are aimed at learning the technique and developing motivation
  • We work on specific coordination and motor elements that complement the technical gestures preparatory to the day’s objective
  • We apply the technical skills learnt in the training session matches: allowing experimentation

Playing with children

13-18 years
  • We consider playfulness, cognitive and tactical thinking to be essential
  • We prepare drills aimed at developing effective technique individual tactics and intensity of play
  • We support the development of a proactive mindset and a willingness to improve one’s playing skills
  • We encourage creativity and playfulness through experimentation

Club Structure

Age group breakdown

U5 - U8

Ball mastery: ability to use the ball, collaborate, beat opposition with/without the ball

U9 - U12

Technical Excellence: improve technical capacity, increase ability in more complex situations

U13 - U18

Individual Tactics Offensive and defensive, collaboration in bigger areas of the field, recognize tactical situations (number advantages, marking)

U16 - U19

Team Tactics: Collective tactical aspects in 4 phases of game (ball possession, out of possession, attacking transition, defending transition)

Our Program

AC Milan Academy DMV is designed to nurture dedicated and skilled players from ages 9-18 who aspire to compete at higher levels. After a preliminary try out, players are selected and placed on respective teams. Teams practice twice a week and participate in games and tournaments.

Training Sessions

For those who are selected after the try-outs will receive an offer from the academy. After confirming the offer, players will be assigned a spot and placed on their respective teams.

Intentional Development

Players will train weekly with coaches who adhere to the AC Milan coaching methodology. Coaches will focus on technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of the game to ensure holistic player development

Competitive Matches

Players will demonstrate their talent in tournaments and matches. Players will receive detailed feedback after their matches from coaches. Players will be encouraged to continuously improve.

Developing the next generation of players and leaders through the AC Milan values of excellence, passion, team work and respect.