FREEZE TRAINING ACADEMY
The freeze training academy is based on technique and skills building sessions. The purpose of the Academy is based solely on improving each individual’s technical ability.
It is our expectation that all FC Freeze Travel team players, from all age groups, will participate in our academy training sessions.
The first training session will begin at early November 2015 at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center or NCCC = TBD
Bring shoes with flat soles. ETC ETC continue Bring turf shoes or flat sole sneakers, (running shoes are not recommended) shin pads, water bottle, and a soccer ball, dressed for a soccer skills training session. We would like you to pre register On-Line or respond to this email (Name, gender, age, t-shirt size (please specify adult sizes or children’s sizes), field player or goal keeper) so the training session is staffed adequately, and shirts can be ordered.
Please register by clicking on the “Training Academy Application” link to the left, or you can print this page, fill out the application, add fee, and mail to:
Adirondack Freeze F.C.
The FEE for Adirondack Freeze FC Academy # 1 is $40
If you are new to this program, this is a skill based program. Very little game play will take place unless it is in the course of the training activity:
Emphasis is on individual technical development such as:
Ball Mastery (touches on the ball)
Moves to beat opponents
Moves to create time and space
Checking to receive a pass
Receiving and turning with the ball
Mechanics of passing
Mechanics of Shooting
Mechanics of Heading
Speed, agility, balance, foot work, without the ball
Goalkeepers
Catching, throwing, footwork, positioning
The format of the academy will be as follows:
Full group functional warm up and stretching
Approximately 3, 25 minute stations of training, this allows time for short bathroom breaks, drinks, and rotation of groups.
Please note: each skill listed above will not be taught every week. Progression of activities will depend on the makeup of each group. Groups will be determined by age, ability, or both, whichever allows for the best learning to take place. Depending on the makeup of the groups, they could change weekly or remain the same.
SCHEDULE FOR ACADEMY TRAINING:
Bring a soccer ball, white or clear sole shoes, shin pads and water bottle.