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U7-U12 Teams

Foundations for the Future

Skill. Confidence. Community. It All Starts Here.

Program Overview

Development Programs
(U7 – U12)

Building the Complete Player, One Step at a Time

We know that the early years are critical to shaping a player’s love for the game, their technical foundation, and their long-term growth. That’s why our U7–U12 Development Program combines fun, fundamentals, and focused training to guide young athletes through every stage of early development.

A Pathway That Grows With Your Player

Our approach ensures that each player is placed at the right level and challenged appropriately as they progress. We emphasize individual development, team dynamics, and long-term success.

Key Elements Include:

Skill Development: Mastering dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and game awareness

Soccer IQ & Decision-Making: Training environments that encourage creativity and quick thinking

Team Building & Small-Sided Games: Promoting friendships, touches on the ball, and team play

Specialized Clinics: Focused opportunities to elevate specific skills in a fun, supportive setting

Competitive League Play: Testing development in real-game situations

A Culture That Builds More Than Players

We believe the best players are well-rounded people. At Select, your child will grow in a family-first, community-driven environment that values integrity, respect, and passion. What Sets Us Apart:

Professional, Caring Coaches: Mentors who teach more than just the game

Positive Team Culture: Where effort is celebrated, and every player belongs

Leadership & Mentorship Opportunities: Early exposure to programs that build confidence and character

Club-Wide Events & Socials: Creating lifelong memories and a true sense of community

The Select Experience

Expert Coaching

Licensed, experienced staff who mentor players as athletes and people.

A Pathway to 11v11 Soccer

As players progress through our U7-U12 Program, they are prepared for the next level of competition. Our structured development model ensures players have the skills, confidence, and experience to excel in the 11v11 game.

Character Building

Integrity, teamwork, and respect are built into every session

Meet Your Coaches & Directors

Girls Director | North Region

Candice Dangora

Primary Region
South Shore

Coaching Experience
Boys Varsity Coach Pembroke HS (10 years), Director of Soccer Liverpool FC International Academy (6 years)

What is your playing experience?
University of Vermont, Weymouth HS, Mass Bay Blazers

Why Select?
Select is a true club soccer family. Our staff is fully committed to supporting our player and family experience as well as supporting each other to create an amazing environment that I love being a part of!

List your coaching licenses and certificates
USSF D, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching & Advanced National, Liverpool FC Accredited Coach & Administrator

How long have you been coaching?
20 years

What is your favorite team?
Manchester United

How long have you been at Select?
Since 2024

Who is your favorite player?
Lisandro Martinez

If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be with?
My wife Carrie

What is your favorite quote?
Foundation made on love is a home built to last (Jackson Wetherbee)

Junior Boys Director | South Shore

Dillon Slattery

Primary Region
South Shore

Coaching Experience
Boys Varsity Coach Pembroke HS (10 years), Director of Soccer Liverpool FC International Academy (6 years)

What is your playing experience?
University of Vermont, Weymouth HS, Mass Bay Blazers

Why Select?
Select is a true club soccer family. Our staff is fully committed to supporting our player and family experience as well as supporting each other to create an amazing environment that I love being a part of!

List your coaching licenses and certificates
USSF D, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching & Advanced National, Liverpool FC Accredited Coach & Administrator

How long have you been coaching?
20 years

What is your favorite team?
Manchester United

How long have you been at Select?
Since 2024

Who is your favorite player?
Lisandro Martinez

If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be with?
My wife Carrie

What is your favorite quote?
Foundation made on love is a home built to last (Jackson Wetherbee)

Junior Girls Director | South Shore

Roshod Nembhard

What is your playing experience?
Professional Soccer Player in Venezuela, Venezuela National Team U-15, Division lll Soccer Player

Why Select?
The staff is an amazing group of people, well-prepared and organized, which makes it a blessing to show up to work. They motivate you to keep growing and learning and offer the tools to do so.

How long have you been coaching ?
2 years

What is your favorite team?
Real Madrid

Who is your favourite player?
Yann Sommer

If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be with?
Robert Kiyosaki

What is your favourite quote?
“What we do in life echoes in eternity” Gladiator

Boys Director | North Shore

Jeff Winterton

Coaching Experience

Club Owner/Director, South Shore Select
Massachusetts ODP Head Coach
Former National Training Center Staff Coach, US Soccer
NSCAA National & Advanced Regional Diploma
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Former Head Varsity Coach, Notre Dame Academy Hingham (8 Years)
Boston Globe Division II High School Coach of the Year (2013)
First Aid, CPR Certified

Playing Experience

Harvard University
Division I College Soccer Player
WPSL Player and Captain
Former Professional Futsal Player in Italy
NSCAA High School All-American
Inducted into the Rockland High School Athletic Hall of Fame (2013)

Coaches Corner: About Liz

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What are a few of your nicknames?
Liz, Limesauce, Bean, Amore ;o)

What’s playing in your car right now?
Brad Paisley, Maeve’s Pump-up Delco CD.

Best advice anyone has given you?
Stay true to who you are and what you believe in and the rest will take care of itself.

What is one thing you cannot live without?
Coffee. I mean… my family.

If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be with?
Kate Middleton or Oprah. Preferably both at the same time.

What is your favorite quote?
You get out of life, what you put into it.

Describe yourself in three words
Passionate. Intense. Loyal.

Regional Director | Metro South

Connor Erickson

What is your playing experience?
Professional Soccer Player in Venezuela, Venezuela National Team U-15, Division lll Soccer Player

Why Select?
The staff is an amazing group of people, well-prepared and organized, which makes it a blessing to show up to work. They motivate you to keep growing and learning and offer the tools to do so.

How long have you been coaching ?
2 years

What is your favorite team?
Real Madrid

Who is your favourite player?
Yann Sommer

If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be with?
Robert Kiyosaki

What is your favourite quote?
“What we do in life echoes in eternity” Gladiator

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Danvers, Beverly, Bedford

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