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.....
13. Ryan McBride Summer Soccer School at Brandywell Stadium
Young Caiden Saunders showing off his shot-stopping skills at Brandywell Stadium on Monday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
14. Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy at Brandywell Stadium
Goalkeeping coach Rory Browne working with some of the young budding goalkeepers on Monday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photo: Jim McCafferty
15. Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy Photo Special
Some of the 3-5 years age group show off their football skills on Monday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
16. Fun at the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer School
The 8-9 years age group pictured with coach, Eoghan Gallagher, at the Brandywell on Monday afternoon. Photo: Jim McCafferty