Speed & Agility Classes:
Our lessons include fitness with the ball, deconstruction of moves and tricks, tactical awareness, scrimmaging, and confidence building. Many of the drills are interactive rather than solitary.
Kids are encouraged to be assertive and make suggestions about the format and progression of the sessions. We don’t use the traditional autocratic/dictatorial style, and we use a participative/democratic model.
These are typical activities we offer during classes:
Warm-Up
Before any physical activity, it’s essential to warm up the body to prevent injury and improve performance. For the warm-up portion of the training program, kids can start with light jogging, followed by some dynamic stretching exercises such as high knees, butt kicks, and leg swings. These exercises will help to increase blood flow to the muscles and joints, preparing them for more intense drills and exercises later on.
Technical Skills
Next, it’s time to work on technical skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. For dribbling, kids can practice moving the ball around cones or other obstacles, using different parts of their feet to control the ball. For passing, they can work on short, medium, and long passes, focusing on accuracy and technique. Finally, shooting drills can include working on both accuracy and power, and taking shots from different positions on the field.
Tactical Skills
Once kids have mastered the basics of technical skills, it’s important to work on tactical skills such as teamwork, positioning, and strategy. These drills can include practicing defensive and offensive formations, working on communication and teamwork, and developing an understanding of how to read the game and make strategic decisions.
Conditioning
Physical fitness is essential for soccer players, and the conditioning portion of the training program will help to build endurance, speed, and agility. Conditioning drills can include sprinting, shuttle runs, and ladder drills, all of which will help to improve cardiovascular health and overall fitness.
Cool Down
Finally, it’s important to cool down the body after any physical activity to prevent injury and aid in recovery. For the cool-down portion of the training program, kids can perform some static stretching exercises to help release muscle tension and prevent soreness.