Skills Institute

Ages 5/6, 7/8 and 9-12

Designed to meet the needs of the more advanced players, Skills Institute classes combine a small child-to-coach ratio with a challenging curriculum to create a rewarding soccer experience that is more clinical in nature. Children in these classes will be introduced to more complex soccer skills and tactics and will be given opportunities to practice these during scrimmages. While the focus of Skills Institute is more clinical, classes are designed to heavily emphasize fun and effort.

Level 1

Focus is on basic fundamentals of player development:  dribbling, passing, shooting, trapping and how to use them effectively in a game

Level 2

Focus is on continual development of individual technique, field awareness and speed and agility.  Will take players through a challenging session of driving competence and how to enhance the game.

Level 3 

Focus is on individual position-specific training, tactical insight, systems of play, as well as speed and agility.  Will take players through a mastery of soccer fundamentals, position responsibilities, tactical approaches and attacking and defending. 

 

Skills Institute is a developmental soccer program for boys and girls ages 5-12 years. With a 8:1 player to coach ratio, players will receive plenty of one on one attention as they explore their potential in the target areas of soccer. Classes will be offered in groups by age and skill level (Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3). Throughout each 3-month session players will be evaluated, experience chalk talks, video analysis, and the occasional homework assignment to practice at home. Players will walk away more confident, equipped for their next right step, and ready for life’s challenges on and off the field. Skills Institute has a foundational approach to training the youth of today in a fun, safe, environment that meets kids at their entry point and develops them for the next level.  

ocus will be on basic fundamentals of player development:

·         dribbling

·         passing

·         shooting

·         trapping

·         how to use these skills effectively in a game

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