Little Legends Soccer Academy

Little Legends Soccer Academy is a youth soccer development program established in 2009 that aims to develop player confidence, discipline, character, skill, and team play through instructional youth soccer training in a fun and exciting environment. The academy introduces children ages 3-8 to a love for the game of soccer with the hope they will continue with the sport through their teen years and into adult life.

The program started with clinics serving just 35 soccer players and has grown to over 400 participants in the greater Chicago area. Soccer clinics are run by professional trainers from the United States and United Kingdom, providing expertise in world-class youth soccer instruction. The academy teaches fundamental soccer skills with a special focus on having fun, being active, and making friends while developing proper technique and form amongst players of all skill levels.

Little Legends operates at multiple locations across the North Shore including facilities in Glenview and Highland Park, offering both indoor and outdoor field options. The long-term goal is to develop a prestigious soccer academy on the North Shore with a world-class youth soccer program. Programs include weekly training sessions, game clinics, seasonal camps, and soccer-themed birthday parties. The academy has drawn strong support from local businesses and families, continuing to grow with each session. Classes are designed to be affordable with opportunities to make up missed sessions, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to be their best.