SUMMER PROGRAMS

Session Details

• Sessions are open to recreational, Academy and Select players from any soccer club or organization.
• Attendees will be placed in appropriate training groups based on ability.
• Packages purchased can be combined and used for Monday and Wednesday sessions.

About: Each session will include a 15 to 20 minute warm-up of technical work followed by small-sided and tournament play. Sessions will contain 1000’s of touches in a very short amount of time providing a wonderful summer training tool for anyone looking to increase their speed of play.

Coaches

All sessions directed by Technical Director, Kris Ray

Instructors: Collegiate Coaches, Collegiate Players, Pro Players, Apex Club Staff Coaches, and High School Players in some cases.

Curriculum & Goals:

• Develop ball-handling skills: Master the art of juggling, dribbling, foot skills, and turns to become a true maestro with the ball.

• Enhance comfort in congested field areas: Learn to navigate and thrive in tight spaces on the field, turning obstacles into opportunities.

• Gain confidence and control with the ball: Elevate your game by boosting your confidence and control, so you can dominate any situation.

• Improve 1st touch using various body parts: Hone your first touch with precision using different body parts, including laces, inside foot, thighs, and chest.

• Develop 1v1 skills through multiple one-on-one scenarios: Master the art of one-on-one play with various drills and scenarios, enhancing your ability to excel in these crucial situations.

• Learn effective defending and attacking against a single opponent: Develop the skills and strategies to excel both in defending against and attacking a single opponent, giving you the edge on the field.

• Master accurate and creative passing techniques: Perfect your passing game with precision using the inside foot, outside foot, chips, and long-range passes.

• Refine distribution and shooting skills: Elevate your distribution and shooting abilities to make crucial plays and score more goals.

• Learn goal-scoring with power, accuracy, and deception: Discover the art of goal-scoring, combining power, pinpoint accuracy, and deceptive techniques to become a scoring sensation.

• Participate in micro-games to apply skills in game-like situations: Engage in micro-games to put your skills to the test in realistic, fast-paced scenarios that mimic actual match situations.

• Enhance tactical awareness without the ball: Develop your tactical understanding and positional awareness when you're off the ball, ensuring you're always in the right place at the right time.

• Focus on specific aspects of the game in a controlled environment: Delve into the nuances of the game by isolating and perfecting specific aspects in a controlled setting, fine-tuning your skills and decision-making.

• Mental Toughness Training: Develop the mental strength to tackle any challenge on the pitch.

• Tactical Awareness Training: Grasp the intricate strategies and tactics that make a winning team.

• Positional Insight: Gain a deep understanding of various playing positions, so you can excel in any role.

• The main goal is to create a strong competitive environment, but fun to highly increase all players' technical skill level so they will be prepared and ready to meet the standards of playing at the next level.