Junior Technical Training
First Touch Soccer Academy (FTSA) are happy to announce their Technical Training Program on Monday evenings during the winter months. FTSA's mission is to provide club neutral training in the off seasons and this session will offer a structured, challenging and fun environment for players of all abilities (grouped by ability). FTSA owner, Rob Leather, will direct these sessions and be joined by some of the leading technical trainers in the North NJ area. Exact details of coaches will be posted closer to the start time. Players of all levels are welcomed in this program but groupings will be dictated by experience and ability. This program would be a wonderful session for those playing in a town, travel or lower level EDP league. Please click on the appropriate age group above to register. Further details are below:
Where? Montclair Kimberley Academy Middle School Campus (201 Valley Road, Montclair)
Day? Mondays
Dates? Jan 6th, Jan 13th, Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 24th (six week program)
Times? 6.30-8pm (90 minute sessions)
Who? The travel / new to club soccer player
What? First Touch Soccer Academy follow a Functional Training Methodology. All technical content is taught with the game in mind. The skill must be able to be applied to the game and a decision. Although this can be coached in isolation there must be reference back to where it fits in the game.
Ages? Players will register (above) in the following birth years:
2016-2018
2014-2015
2013-2012
How many players? Each group above will be capped at 18 players, so please do not hesitate to register
Format? There will be three different groups operating at one time in a separate training area. They will work with a specific coach each week on a different technical function and then be placed with a different coach the following week. Rob Leather will direct these sessions and be joined by three, top trainers from various clubs / academies.
For any questions regarding our technical training program please contact Rob ([email protected])