The Minnesota Thunder Academy was created as model for player development based on the structure of successful European and South American academies. MTA’s model for player development has proven successful with more players advancing to play collegiately, professionally, and for national teams than any other club in the Upper Midwest.
Boys ECNL
U13-U19Boys ECNL
U13-U19
Girls ECNL
U13-U19Girls ECNL
U13-U19
Minnesota NPL
U13-U19Boys & Girls
U13 -U19
JuniorAcademy
U8-U12Junior Academy
U9-U12
ThunderBolts Development
U7-U8ThunderBolts
U7-U8
WPSL
U20+Girls
Women’s Premier Soccer League
Goalkeeper Program
U11-U19Boys & Girls
Terry Leiendecker, Goalkeeping Director
Thunder Edge Training Sessions
U9-U19Boys & Girls
TrainingHAUS Strength & Performance Training
U14-U19Boys & Girls
TrainingHAUS powered by TCO
Why Choose MTA
Year-round training with the top talent in Minnesota.
Highly-qualified coaches with US Soccer & NSCAA accreditation.
Perfect for serious players who seek a high level of competition.
Gain visibility to collegiate scouts and national team coaches.
What Parents Say
MTA provides elite coaching and technical training other clubs cannot match. They also understand how to prepare the kids for the next level.
The kids that gravitate to MTA push each other to be better soccer players while being good people.
The coaching is consistent. It doesn’t matter who the coach is or what level—Each and every coach is teaching the players how to possess the ball and increasing their soccer IQ. We are always please with the methods.
The training, teaching of ball control and footwork, and knowledge of game strategy is hands above community clubs.
Training is great! If you want to play college soccer MTA is heads above everyone else.
As the years go by, our son is growing so much as a player and we are excited for his future with the club
Great coaching staff!
Challenging every player, at every level, thereby giving an equal opportunity to develop to anyone who wants it.
The coaching and training is excellent as well as the facilities for winter training.
MTA provides a safe and effective training environment. They provide top level coaching for the elite teams and challenge the players to develop their skills.
MTA provides opportunities for soccer players who are very dedicated to the sport through great coaching and playing opportunities.
My son’s coach truly cares about him and every player on his team.
Camps & Clinics
Minnesota Thunder Academy offers various camps & clinics throughout the calendar year. Participation in MTA camps and clinics provides an alternative to private lessons and private training.
Camps and Clinics are open to players from all clubs
MTA’s Juniors Camp is designed to introduce players, boys & girls, to the core training and tactical activities that coaches implement with the MTA Elite Academy Level. The experience emphasizes the values and philosophy of the MTA program.
Open to all MTA players and non-MTA players
MTA’s Tryout Prep Camp is designed to introduce players to the core training and tactical activities that coaches implement with the MTA Elite Academy. The experience emphasizes the values and philosophy of the MTA program so the players have an understanding of what evaluation criteria are used during the tryout process.
MTA’s Girls College ID Soccer Camp is an unparalleled opportunity for girls in grades 8-11.
*Open to MTA & non-MTA players*
This Girls Soccer Camp, open to all, is hosted by MTA and is designed to introduce players to some of the top coaches in the midwest while competing with other top girls from Minnesota.
MTA’s School Holiday Camp is held on Martin Luther King Junior Day (January)
