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POSITION SPECIFIC STRIKER TRAINING

Score more goals!

This unique training program focuses on one of the most exciting and important aspects in the game of soccer - SCORING GOALS! Training focuses on the key skills required to be a top goal scorer and will help players improve their finishing ability in a variety of situations. This program is not just for strikers but for all players who want to improve their goal scoring ability. If you are serious about improving your goal scoring ability and want to hit the back of the net more this season then register today for the ultimate training program for all top strikers!

This program is for 8 to 13 year old players who want to improve their striking and finishing skills. This program is intended for recreational to competitive players. Players that are new to soccer, should attend the ball mastery program prior to attending the Striker program. 

What to expect: During no-pressure skills work, players work independently to perform a series of skills activities. Players then test out their skills in a low-pressure environment, such as 1v1 activities and drills with another player. High pressure activities and drills include scrimmages and 2v1, etc. scenarios. A progression from no-to-low-to-high pressure environments, allows players to focus on form, before gradually testing skills in an increasingly realistic setting. The goal is not solely to develop new skills but to also focus on enhancing and improving current technique and form in increasingly higher pressure environments. 

Training Topics covered: 

  • Goal Scoring Theory (Class Lecture)

  • Varying techniques for striking the ball.

  • 1v1's in the final third. 

  • Breakaway Technique and Tactics

  • Finishing from the different shooting zones

  • Attacking crosses 

  • The Art of Flying (Headers, Volleys and Bicycle Kicks)

  • Movements around the box

  • Recognizing & Exploiting Keeper Weaknesses

  • Finishing under pressure.

Session Breakdown:

  • 40% no pressure environment

  • 40% low pressure environment

  • 20% high pressure environment

  • Placement shooting

  • Receiving Balls

DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

COMPETITIVE PLAYERS

LEARNING TO
TRAIN

Boys/Girls
Under 9/10

5v5 - 7v7

Mental:Competitiveness & concentration

 

Physical: Acceleration,

reaction and speed

 

Social: Fair play,

cooperation and problem solving

 

Technical: moves 
turns and ball control

 

Tactical: Playing out

from the back, width, 
depth and possession

ACTIVE START

Boys/Girls 
Under 5/6

1v1 - 3v3

Phase 1: May - Aug

Phase 2: Sept/Oct

Phase 3: Nov–April

Mental: Motivation

 

Physical: Spatial 
awareness and body coordination

 

Social: Communication

 

Technical: Dribbling 
and shooting games

FUNDAMENTALS

Boys/Girls
Under 7/8

1v1 - 5v5

Phase 1: May - Aug

Phase 2: Sept/Oct

Phase 3: Nov–April

Mental: Self Confidence

 

Physical: Agility, 
balance and coordination

 

Social: Communication

respect and discipline

 

Technical: 1v1 attacking

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LEARNING TO TRAIN

Boys/Girls
Under 11/12

9v9

Mental: Commitment,

self control and 
determination

 

Physical: Basic
motor 
skills, perception and awareness

 

Social: Decision making, empathy and patience

 

Technical: ways to receive and distribute the ball

 

Tactical: Overload, 
isolate, interchange 
and defending

TRAIN TO TRAIN

Boys/Girls
Under 13/14

11v11

 

Regional excel
centers: Girls

ID camps: Boys

Pro club academies: Boys


Mental: Mental

preparation and goal 
setting

 

Physical: Endurance,

strength and speed

 

Social: Peer influence,
and acceptance

 

Technical: Aerial receiving and aerial distribution

 

Tactical: Position specific, middle third and attacking third

JUNIOR ACADEMY

TRAIN TO TRAIN

Boys/Girls
Under 15/16

11v11

 

Youth national teams: Boys / Girls

National Excel Program: Girls

College / University

Showcases: Boys/ Girls


Mental: Mental

preparation & goal

setting

 

Physical: Aerobic,

strength, core stability

& individualized

fitness plan

 

Social: Peer influence

and acceptance

 

Technical: Advanced

technical skills

 

Tactical: Defensive

block, situational,

various methods of

attacking

TRAINING TO COMPETE

Boys/Girls
Under 17/18

11v11

College / University

Showcases: Boys/Girls

Semi Pro & Pro clubs: Boys/Girls

National teams: Boys/Girls


Mental: Mental

preparation & goal

setting

 

Physical: Soccer

specific conditioning,

speed endurance,

muscular endurance,

individualized fitness 
plan

 

Social: Winning

 

Technical: Technique refinement

 

Tactical: Defensive

block, relative to

opponent, various

methods of attacking

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