Maine Lightning is offering player development programs that maximize touches on the ball, build confidence on the ball, and that promote creativity and soccer IQ. We have a proven staff of high school coaches & college coaches from all over Southern Maine who are coaching to give back to our communities and to the game we love.
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Chargers Academy
Chargers Academy is our futsal skills program for ages 5-10. Trainings are held once a week for one hour at The Portland Sports Complex. The focus of this program is to foster player confidence in ball handling and personal foot skills to increase a player's impact on the game. The program will follow a one-ball-to-one-player model while also adding in a small amount of team-related play. Come join us for a first taste of premier level coaching and player growth!
Current Sessions:
Ages 5-7 Winter Futsal Edition Chargers Academy: Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Ages 8-10 Winter Futsal Edition Chargers Academy: Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM
207 Athletics All-Sports Camps
All-Sports February Vacation Camp
Registration Here! (Early bird special deals before February 1st!)
Dates: February 16th - 20th
Ages: 6-12
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Basketball
Different Options Available: 1 Day Drop In, Regular Day Camper, & Extended Day Camper
Looking for a fun, active way to keep kids moving during February Vacation?
207 Athletics All-Sports February Vacation Camp is packed with energy, smiles, and nonstop action! All Sports Camp is a dynamic, hands-on multi-sport program designed for young athletes ages 6–12. Our mission is to help kids discover their strengths, build confidence, and fall in love with staying active—all in a fun, supportive environment that celebrates teamwork and personal growth.
Throughout the week, campers rotate through soccer, baseball, softball, and basketball, giving them the chance to learn foundational skills, refine technique, and develop game awareness across multiple sports. Each sport is taught by experienced, encouraging coaches who prioritize safety, sportsmanship, and age-appropriate training. Whether your child is brand-new to sports or already passionate about athletics, All Sports Camp provides a well-rounded player experience that promotes confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of staying active.
Upcoming Camps
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth Soccer Camp
Join us for an exciting Martin Luther King Jr. Day Soccer Camp designed for boys and girls ages 7–13! This fun, skill-building day camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is perfect for players of all experience levels. Campers will enjoy a full day of engaging activities focused on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. Our experienced coaches will lead age-appropriate drills, small-sided games, and friendly competitions that emphasize ball control, passing, shooting, and game awareness—all in a positive and encouraging environment.
Whether your child is new to soccer or looking to sharpen their skills, this camp offers a great way to stay active, make friends, and celebrate the day through play and learning.
Ages: 7–13
Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
What to Bring: Soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, lunch, and water bottle
Come kick off the day with us for a memorable soccer experience! ⚽
Goalkeeper Academy
Goalkeeper Academy is our goalkeeper development program for ages 9-19. We hold consecutive sessions throughout the year. Trainings are held once a week for one hour and work on developing the athleticism, decision making, leadership, and the confidence of each goalkeeper. Players are grouped appropriately by age and experience. Sessions are led by experienced coaches with extensive experience coaching and playing goalkeeper. Our sessions are held in winter and spring.
Sign up for our Winter Goalkeeper Academy Here!
Training sessions focus on the following essential areas:
Catching, blocking, tipping, punching, parrying
Distribution
Communicating with defenders
Controlling the box
Collapse diving, extension diving
Closing down space, cutting down your angles
Intercepting crosses
Footwork, footwork, footwork
1v1s, breakaways, influencing the attacking player(s)
Increasing the odds of saving a penalty kick
Winter Futsal Clinics
Winter Futsal is provided in various towns and serves a variety of age groups. Futsal is an opportunity for players to further develop their skills, ball control, and confidence with the ball, as they learn one of the most exciting and fastest growing indoor games in the world. This clinic includes on-court foot skills and full-sided and competitive games.
Upcoming Futsal Clinics
Falmouth - Winter Futsal (Ages 7-12)
Saturdays, February 7th - March 21st (No session on February 28th)
Click the registration link for more details!
Why is futsal beneficial to players?
Why is futsal beneficial to players?
Teaches how to play in tighter spaces
Helps players make quick decisions
Helps build confidence on the ball
Teaches players to make constant runs to space and to make rotations
Translates to soccer especially in the middle and attacking 3rd
Helps players learn how to play one-touch
Maximizes touches on the ball. This helps develop first touch
Promotes creativity
Helps players become a difference-maker on the field
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