Kids from as young as three were put through their paces by qualified coaches across numerous drill and exercises designed to ensure smiles were the end result of an event that continues to grow annually. Here are a few of the defining images from the week, all supplied by Jim McCafferty Photography.....
9. PHOTOS: Fun at the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy
Eadaoin Long (left) and Kayla Casey enjoy a break during Monday's Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy at the Brandywell - Eadaoin Long and Kayla Casey. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
10. Fun at the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer School
Youngsters in the 6-7 years age group being pictured with coach Martin Doherty on Monday at the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy in the Brandywell. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty
11. The Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy
HIGH FIVE!. . . Coach Aaron Rogan congratulates young Shea McClenaghan on his goal.(Photo: Jim Cafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
12. Goals galore at the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer School
Youngsters in the 6-7 years age group being put through their paces by coach Martin Doherty on Monday afternoon. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim MCafferty