About Skills Institute
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. Throughout each 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.
Level One
Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-12
Focus will be on basic fundamentals of player development: dribbling, passing, shooting, trapping and how to use them effectively in a game. Level 1 will take players through weekly sessions of fundamental skill building and competitive drills/games to develop self-confidence in practice and game situations.
- 50 minute class (with 20 min. scrimmaging)
- 8:1 player to coach ratio
- Competitive drills & skill building
Level Two
Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-12
(By Recommendation Only)
Focus will be on continual development of individual technique, history of the game, positioning, and speed and agility. Level 2 will take players through a challenging class of driving competence of the fundamentals, defining of positions, and development of personal strengths and how to contribute those strengths to enhance team play.
- 50 minute class (with 20 min. scrimmaging)
- 8:1 player to coach ratio
- Tactical breakdowns & analysis
- 1V1 drills
Level Three
Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-12
(By Recommendation Only)
Focus will be on individual position specific training, tactical insight, systems of play, as well as speed and agility. Level 3 will take players through a challenging weekly class of mastery of the fundamentals, position responsibilities, tactical approaches, as well as attacking/defending.
- 50 minute class (with 20 min. scrimmaging)
- 8:1 player to coach ratio
- Advanced ball control & gameplay
- Offensive & Defensive strategies
