Why Supplemental Soccer Training Gives Youth Players a Competitive Edge in Arizona
Youth soccer in Arizona has never been more competitive. With players in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and Mesa aiming for ECNL, ECRL, MLS Next, and elite high-school programs, one thing is clear: team practices alone aren’t enough anymore.
That’s where supplemental soccer training comes in. Supplemental training provides youth players with the repetition, individual attention, and detailed coaching they simply can’t get in a large team environment. Whether it’s private soccer training, small-group sessions, or elite clinics, supplemental work is becoming the difference-maker for players who want to accelerate their development.
What Is Supplemental Soccer Training?
Supplemental training refers to any soccer training players do outside their club or school team. It is focused, intentional, and designed to meet each player’s personal developmental needs. Unlike team sessions — where coaches must manage 18–22 players — supplemental training allows athletes to get:
More individual attention
More technical repetition
More personalized feedback
More confidence-building moments
It’s the fastest way to close gaps and gain an advantage.
Why Supplemental Training Works
Individual feedback: In a team practice, a player may get corrected once every 10–15 minutes. In supplemental training, feedback is constant, precise, and immediate — which speeds up learning dramatically.
More repetition: In a private or small-group training session, players get 5–10 times more touches on the ball compared to a typical team environment. Repetition creates mastery.
Targeted development: Supplemental training allows players to strengthen weak areas such as first touch, finishing, speed of play, 1v1 skills, ball striking, and decision-making.
Greater confidence: When players see improvement every week, their confidence on the field skyrockets.
Why McGhee Soccer Academy Leads Arizona in Supplemental Training
McGhee Soccer Academy provides a professional-style environment built around long-term development. Our supplemental training options include private training, individual coaching, elite small group sessions, technical clinics, and finishing clinics designed to help players level up quickly.
Players benefit from:
High-rep technical work
Game-realistic pressure scenarios
Fast-paced 1v1 and 2v2 battles
Elite finishing sessions
Personalized coaching and feedback
A development-first environment
Our mission is to help every athlete build the technical foundation, confidence, and consistency required to thrive at the highest levels of youth soccer.
Who Is Supplemental Training For?
Supplemental training benefits:
Serious players preparing for ECNL, MLS Next, or high-school tryouts
Players who need extra confidence on the ball
Athletes who feel overlooked in team practices
Players wanting higher repetition and sharper skills
Anyone who wants to separate themselves from the pack
Conclusion
Supplemental training is no longer optional for youth players who want to compete at the highest levels. With the right environment, coaching, and structure, players grow faster, develop smarter, and build lifelong confidence.
McGhee Soccer Academy provides elite supplemental training to players in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and the East Valley who want to elevate their game — and themselves.