ACADEMY

“Winning is important, but player development is paramount”

Academy is a youth program open to ages 4-10 of all skill levels, training twice a week. This program is designed to provide quality age appropriate training with the goal being to develop players to progress to the next level of the game in a fun, friendly environment delivered by licensed coaches with many years of experience of coaching.

• We want our players to have as much time on the ball as possible with our end goal to have all of our players to have gained and worked on their: Individual skills
• Be comfortable on the ball using both feet
• Introduce game awareness
• Small-sided games
• Parent education
• Lots of free play
• Having as much fun as possible while learning 

ACADEMY ADVANCED

Academy Advanced is a program for the committed, experienced youth soccer player, who is looking for a higher level soccer experience but cannot commit or do not wish to travel at this time.  This program creates a challenging environment that fosters player development through professional coaching, competitive matches, and a developmentally age appropriate curriculum.  Players will train twice a week and will go over our checklist that is critical in youth development.

• Running with the ball with both feet  –  The ability to move behind the ball whilst running to transfer the ball to the “safe side”.  Developing the touches and feel for the ball whilst running at speed.
• Stopping with both feet  -  Learning to stop quickly to avoid interference.
• Turning with both feet -  Being able to twist, turn and change direction on both sides to attack space, protect the ball and beat opponents.
• Quick touches on the ball -  Quick touches with the inside and outside of the foot that allow the young player to adjust to threats from opponents, even in tight areas.
• Eyes up  – Looking around before receiving the ball and also keeping  their “eyes up” when running with the ball.
• Receiving with both feet  –  Being able to adjust the body to open out when receiving the ball with both feet.
• First touch movement- Moving smoothly off the line of the closing defender instead of stopping the ball dead.
• Receiving side on- Enabling the player to have greater all round vision and the ability to protect the ball when receiving under pressure.
• Passing & Shooting - with feel, accuracy and weight using all Parts of the foot.  We will also arrange to play weekend games against visiting team out of town or local.  

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Begins February 28th, 2022
 Mondays & Thursday 5:30-6:45 p.m. for 8 weeks at Panama City Beach Sports Complex
To register for Academy or Advanced Academy, please create an account.

Corinne Crowley
Director of Academy and Academy Advanced