PLAYER ACADEMY

U5 Parent & Tot (Born 2019)

This academy will run for 8 weeks and will focus on fundamental skill development, overall movement, and of course fun! One parent/family member will participate on the field with their child in this program.

U6 and U7 Mini’s Academy (born 2017-2018)

This academy will run for 8 weeks and will focus on fundamental skill development and overall movement skills.  This will be reinforced through fun activities and small sided games.   See dates and times listed below.

Player Spring Academy U8 – U10 (Born 2014-2016)

U-8 to U-10 players will have 8 weeks of sessions that will focus on individual skill development and situational game play through small-sided games. Players will be grouped according to ability and like-mindedness.  This will aid in all players having the opportunity to develop in a setting most suitable to their ability.  All boys and girls sessions will run on Monday evenings.  (See schedule below)

Player Spring Academy U11 – U13 (Born 2011-2013)

U-11 to U-13 players will have 8 weeks of sessions that build on positional play and individual skill development.  Players will focus on both attacking and defending principles of play. Players will be grouped according to ability and like-mindedness.  This will aid in all players having the opportunity to develop in a setting most suitable to their ability.  All boys and girls sessions will run on Monday evenings.  (See schedule below).

U8 – U13 Player Spring Academy Schedules

GOALKEEPING ACADEMIES

This year we are excited to bring you 2 types of goalkeeper training in the spring to allow us to develop and nurture as many goalkeepers within our club as possible. It’s such a unique position that requires dedicated training and we can’t wait to bring you these sessions.

Spring Goalie Academy   U8 – U13 Intro to goalkeeping

This will run for 4 weeks under the instruction of our Goalkeeping Technical Staff. Covering similar topics to that of the Spring Academy these sessions will be tailored to younger goalkeepers and those who are brand new to the position who are wanting to give the position a try. These sessions will focus on developing basic fundamental techniques around movement, catching, diving and distributing the ball in a fun environment.

Spring Goalie Academy  U10 – U18  Intermediate to Advanced

This academy will run for 6 weeks under the instruction of our Goalkeeping Technical Staff. The sessions are age appropriate with a focus on training on the physical, tactical, technical and social side of goalkeeping. These sessions will be focused on those who are regularly playing for their team as a goalkeeper and wanting to continue their goalkeeping development, sharpening and honing already learnt techniques and taking goalkeepers to their next level. The culmination of the 8 weeks will be a ‘Goalie Wars’ tournament for each group in the final session to determine who will reign supreme! Never heard of Goalie Wars? Watch this short clip to show you the format: https://youtu.be/kloxhwUE_cw

U10 – U14 (intermediate to advanced)

U15 – U18 (intermediate to advanced)

AGILITY, SPEED AND CONDITIONING

This program focuses on performance through physical motion, running technique, flexibility, agility, speed and strengthening. The goal is to help soccer players perform at their best during games.

Due to high demand, we have added Tuesday sessions

Administrative Information

• Spring Academy registration will be closed on April 9, 2023.  No prorated fee discount if you register after the program starts
• Refunds will be subject to an administration fee and are granted for medical reasons
• No refunds once the program has started.
• Time slots are subject to change based on registration numbers
• Players need to have: Soccer boots, shin guards and a water bottle (Goalies to bring their own gloves).
• Players need to be dressed in clothing appropriate for the weather and soccer.
• For the first day, please try to have the player at the field about 10 minutes prior to the start of the session so that we can start on time.

Please contact our Registrar if you have questions regarding Registration:  registrar@pocosoccer.com

Please contact our Technical Director about programming:  technicaldirector@pocosoccer.com