Players Academy - Session III

Beginning March 18th - May 27, 2020, Wednesdays or Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm*
*3:45-4:00pm Free extra skills development
Please note that there is limited availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Once we have reached our maximum a wait list will be generated.

Open to Boys & Girls; Ages 5 to 10 of All Abilities

Pricing:
Players Academy Once a Week Training - $175 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ! 2/14/2020

About Players Academy 

Description 
The Players’ Academy program is a 10-week program open to 5 to 10 year old boys and girls, and provides a perfect environment for players of all levels - from beginner to advanced -  to develop age and ability appropriate soccer skills.  Players will be divided by ages and ability.  The program serves as an introduction to the forging ground that encompasses the mental, physical, technical and tactical aspects of the game of soccer. The Players’ Academy is a perfect introduction to an age appropriate soccer skill development, or an opportunity for players already on their way to expand their abilities and skill levels.  The learning environment that will assist in forming the character traits that will serve children for the rest of their lives. This program is meant to run side by side with and complement your player's recreational season or stand alone.

Curriculum
In addition to fostering a love for the game of soccer, the Players’ Academy program will:

• Teach players of all ability levels how to develop an appetite for self improvement and training

• Teach individual essential character traits and values

• Prepare players the technically and tactically understanding for their desired level of play

• The characteristics integrated into our curriculum can be broken down into four main areas for analysis: Psychomotor, Cognitive, Psychosocial and Cognitive Development.

Typical Session
A sample typical practice as part of the Players’ Academy program would include any of the below three pillars: Warm-Up, Session Topic, and Games.

***Please note there will be no clinic the week of March 23, 2020 due to Spring Break

Location
Girsh Park Turf 
7050 Phelps Rd 
Goleta, CA 93117

Payment
All registered players are responsible for remitting all fees prescribed by Santa Barbara Soccer Club Players’ Academy.  Payment must be made in full prior to the start of each session. The following link will take you to our general website where you will create a log in and password. Once created the "register" button will appear in the upper right corner. This is where you will begin your registration for the Player's Academy Program. Please click here to register for the Player's Academy Program. There is a 3% Convenience fee if you choose to pay with credit card.

Check In & Check out
Please arrive at class 10 minutes prior to the start of each session and pick-up promptly at completion.

What to bring:

·       Must bring a ball

·       Wear proper soccer cleats or sneakers (closed toe) & shin guards

·       Wear Players’ Academy shirt to each practice. (Players Academy Uniforms are provided for each new registration)

Discounts

·       Limited scholarships are available. Please email Nicole at [email protected] and request a scholarship application PRIOR to registering. We do not award scholarships 'after the fact.'

Refund Policy or Cancellations
All payments are non-refundable unless Santa Barbara Soccer Club cancels the clinic.

Questions
Please email Nicole Bates, Recreation Administrator, prior to completing your online registration at [email protected]