SMIA TRAINING

 

TRAINING PROGRAM

Each phase of development should have its own learning objective. Soccer Made In America offers four levels of training. The Beginner Level, introducing basic soccer skills and games. The Intermediate Level, for players who have mastered the basics, challenges players to advance to a higher level of play. The Traveling Player Level offers specifically selected technical and tactical exercises for more competitive players. The Advanced Level is total preparation for the high school and college game.

Technical Foot Skills Sessions:
• Ball Control
• Dribbling
• Passing & Receiving - Accuracy
• Heading
• Chipping Accuracy, Distance, Form
• Shooting Accuracy, Distance, Form
• Shielding
• Fakes and Feints

Psychological Dimensions
• Motivation
• Confidence
• Leadership
• Game Smarts

Tactical Sessions
• 1v1, 2v2, 3v2, 4v6, 6v4, etc.
• Offensive Positioning
• Defensive Positioning
• Creating Space
• Midfield play
• Changing Point of Attack
• Playing Without the Ball

Individual Skill Breakdown
• Proper Body Mechanics
Functional Training
Touch on the Ball
• Progression Through Speed

Goalkeeping Training