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.....
17. 22 Photos from the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy
Coaches Jack Malone and Dylan Watson pictured with another group of 6-7 year-olds at the summer academy at Brandywell on Monday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
18. 22 Photos from Ryan McBride Summer Soccer School
Some of the youngsters taking part in the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy at the Brandywell. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
19. Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy Photo Special
Some of the young goalkeepers being put through their paces on Monday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
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The 10+ age group pictured with soccer coach Jack Malone during the Ryan McBride Summer Soccer Academy at the Brandywell Stadium on Monday. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty