I will be out of town doing trainings & coaching clinics in Washington.
There are three trainings next week:
Monday: 7-8:30pm @ Mangan
Wednesday: 5:30-7pm @ Mangan -- Technical Training (Required)
Wednesday: 7-8:30pm @ Mangan -- Goalkeeper training
Thursday: 7-8:30pm @ ****Mangan****
All sessions will be conducted by Academy Coach & U23 Player Jeff Neuner.
Please spread the word.
Schedule for next week
WPSL - West Coast Championship - Sat 8pm @ Natomas HS
It's time for the 2009 WPSL West Coast Finals.
Our very own CA Storm from Sacramento will be in action this Saturday @ Natomas HS, 8pm.
The flyer says "Children wearing their Soccer Uniform get in Free".
With the Championship game on Sunday Night.
WNT on TV - 7/19 & 7/22 -- ESPN, FSC
U.S. Women vs. Canada Women
Live on ESPN
07/19/2009 3:00 PM ET
U.S. Women vs. Canada Women
Live on Fox Soccer Channel & Fox Sports en Espanol
07/22/2009 8:00 PM ET
Just an FYI.
See you on Monday.
HowTo: Finish -- Driving Through the Ball
Here is a quick HowTo video showing some of the techniques involved in striking the ball. Hot off the presses.
Thanks Gabbie for the good camera work.
The player videos are posted behind the "read more". Click the full post to view and let me know if you have any questions. These videos are to help players analyze their finishing technique.
Gabby
Jules
Mo
Nat
Bravo
LB
Passing Mastery
One of the best Passers in the game today is young Cesc Fabregas, the Barcelona product who has been running the show that is Arsenal since he was 17!!
Here is a display of his vision, touch, and passing technique. Especially watch for the disguise on some of his passes.
Freestyle Ground Moves
Check out the ball control skills... I'm always impressed by how easy they make it look.
More after the jump...
And Here is a pretty good HowTo video:
Zidane Trains in US
Check out this article over at 101 Great Goals.
Zinedine Zidane visited an Adidas Invitational Summer Camp in Vancouver, WA.
Looking as fresh and young as ever, Zizou turned up in Vancouver to help inspire the group of around 100 teenagers by playing alongside the teens in practices matches and showing that, despite his retirement, the former world player of the year still retains his footballing brain and skills.
And there is Video!
Optional Trainings :: July 13th, 15th
There will be additional training for those who want to stay in touch with the ball next week, Monday July 13th & Wednesday July 15th at Mangan Park from 5:30-7pm.
This training is for players who are in town and want extra training to stay sharp.
Monday: Moves, Turns, Tricks + 1v1
Training to grow the players arsenal of moves and attacking mind. Player's will achieve greater confidence & coordination with the ball at their feet attacking the goal.
Wednesday: Finishing
This training will emphasize the technical aspects of striking, bending, crossing and finishing the ball. Each player will get high repetitions in order to train their bodies to execute proper form on many shooting opportunities.
Hope to see you out there.
Futsal Starts in July
In an effort to offer more opportunities for the girls to improve their skills but also to have some fun, we will be adding eXtreme Futsal on Sunday's. Futsal is soccer only 5v5 on a hardwood court and is very fast and skill intensive. Here is a look at Futsal looks like...
These sessions will involve a short skill warm-up and then just futsal games.
This will be a unique opportunity for the girls to test their skills and have a fun time playing.
More after the jump.
Here is a quick video of the best Futsal player in the world currently, Falcao.
Evaluations Released
Check your emails. I will be sending links to your email accounts. You should receive one email confirming your account & one email telling you there is an evaluation ready.
Evaluation scale:
0 to 4.
1 - Base Comp Player's Skill level
4 - Top Comp Player in California's Skill level
Please focus more on the comments then the numbers. The numbers are not as important and will be used for tracking improvements.
If you have any questions regarding the player evaluation please contact me.
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