SKILLS CENTRE ACADEMY
BALL MASTERY - FALL
PROGRAM MANAGER: Nour Fathy - nfathy@coastalfc.ca
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Ball Mastery Program focuses on developing one of the most crucial attributes of the game – technique. The program will provide players with the various skills and techniques required to develop creative players who are confident, composed, and clinical in every interaction with the ball. This is the ultimate program for players committed to developing their ability, knowledge and understanding, of how, where, and when to control, dribble and pass the ball in order to become an impact player.
Topics Include:
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Ball control – feet, thigh, chest
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Passing – short, medium, long, chipped, bent, driven
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Dribbling
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Turning
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High repetition small-sided games
PROGRAM DETAILS: For players aged U8-U13 (2011 - 2016)
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1 x 1.5 hours session per week
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Professional staff led
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Approximate ratio of 14 players to 1 staff
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Technical-based training
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Scoring testing to measure development
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State-of-the-art indoor facility provides element free environment
LOCATION: BMO Coastal Soccer Centre (located at South Surrey Athletic Park)
DURATION: The Fall program will run from September 20, 2023, through to February 22, 2024.
PROGRAM FEES: $590.00
TRAINING SCHEDULE:
GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
The program will provide an opportunity for players to develop technical and tactical abilities in order to prepare for progression to the Coastal BCSPL, Provincial, and Whitecaps FC professional youth programs.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds once the program has started. Cancellations made prior to the start of the season will have a $50.00 administration fee applied.
BMO COASTAL SOCCER CENTRE: The BMO Coastal Soccer Centre recently opened for play in the spring of 2019. This brand new, indoor facility is one of the only facilities of its kind in the lower mainland, owned and operated by Coastal FC. This $5 million state of the art indoor soccer facility provides the best possible environment for footballing excellence within the province. With weather elements being identified as a major barrier to player development in Canada, the BMO Coastal Soccer Centre is the largest purpose-built facility of its kind in the Lower Mainland and sets a new standard for player development facilities within the country. The inspirational environment, which is free from the harsh elements of the Canadian weather, allows Coastal FC to focus on a player development strategy that aims to produce the next generation of high performance, professional, and national team players. The combination of FIFA approved 3G turf, indoor training, professional coaching, and an innovative curriculum creates a developmental experience like no other.