SLSC Speed & Agility

SLSC is dedicated to meeting all of its athlete’s needs.  The NEW SLSC “Speed & Agility” program is designed for all competitive and academy players interested in improving their overall athleticism.  The sessions will focus on foot speed, (including transitions into cuts and changes of direction) foot coordination, acceleration, deceleration, core strength, and flexibility.  The sessions will be 1 Hour in length and the program will run for 8 weeks.

The Spring Season “Speed & Agility” Program:

Spring Season Speed & Agility Program- March 2^nd through April 27^th (8 sessions)

Sessions will be held from 545pm-645pm at the SLSC complex.

*Make up sessions may be held on a different day or evening*

Dates:

Friday Mar 2^nd

Friday Mar 9^th

Friday Mar 16^th

Friday Mar 23^rd

Friday Mar 30^th

Friday April 6^th

Friday April 13^th

Friday April 27^th

The “Speed and Agility” Program Registration Fee- $50 (This includes an official “Speed and Agility” T-shirt!)

^{Take Advantage of our Multiple Program Discount!  If you are a registered participant in our “Extra Time” program the “Speed and Agility” registration will be offered at $35!  To receive the discount you must register for “Extra Time” prior to this program and Register in person for “Speed & Agility”.}

 SLSC “Extra Time” Program

The SLSC “Extra Time” Program is designed for all Competitive players and Academy players.  This Program is offered by the South Lakes Soccer Club to supplement the training received in the Competitive and Academy programs.  In a team setting tactical and positional training must occur.  Individual time spent with the ball tends to be less as players get older.  Often players are looking for additional training or individual training to help in areas like speed, fast footwork, juggling, Moves to beat opponents, and overall ball mastery.  This program addresses the need for such technical training.  While individual training will always be offered, the “Extra Time” program will offer a more affordable option.  These hour long sessions will challenge players to take their technical skills to the next level.  Players will be sorted by age and ability.  They will primarily be in these groups for the duration of the program.  Coaches will be rotated throughout the groups.

Spring Season “Extra Time” Program:

Spring Season Extra Time Program- March 2^nd through April 27^th (8 sessions)

Sessions will be held on Friday nights from 7pm to 8pm at the SLSC complex.

*Make up sessions may be held on a different day or evening*

Dates:

Friday Mar 2^nd

Friday Mar 9^th

Friday Mar 16^th

Friday Mar 23^rd

Friday Mar 30^th

Friday April 6^th

Friday April 13^th

Friday April 27^th

Extra Time Registration Fee- $65 (This includes a T-shirt!)

Registration Information

1. Online when you register your child
2. At any “in-person” registration times at the Moore Community Center
3. Prior to the first “Extra Time” session at 6:30pm

      Spring 2012 the first session will be Friday Mar 2^nd     

^{All Sessions will be held at the SLSC Game Complex}

We recently came across a good article that shares the philosphy and importance of Academy Developmental soccer and the importance of technical training on the recreational side. The article is by SoccerU.com and is entitled "The Golden Years of Youth Soccer Technical Training."

While we definitely encourage you to click on the above link and read the article, we wanted to highlight a couple of items:  1)  "Technical training should be the heart of youth soccer development"; (2) When you take a look at the very best soccer players in the world, you will see very refined technical skills combined with all their other attributes, core training skills and footwork form the basic fundamentals needed for a player to excel at soccer; (3) We start trying to play for the team and winning versus development too early and (4) Technical skills are slowly built and refined over several years.

The article also references a great quote former U.S. Men's National Team captain Claudio Reyna, "It's possible at any time during a players career to get into top physical shape or try to win every game! But you can't teach skills to an old player. Youth coaches should keep in mind that individual skills need to be nurtured at an early age. PLayers who haven't mastered the fundamental skills become frustrated because the game gets too difficult for them as they move into higher levels."

So as your kids join in the Southlakes Academy Program remember that the heart of this program is about development. Be willing to sacrifice winning at these tender ages in lieu of development. This philosphy will pay off in competitive soccer by allowing Southlakes to have well rounded, technical and smart soccer playes who can compete at the highest levels while maintaining their love of the game.