Earth Program
Designed for player who have graduated from Atoms, technique and method is given more priority as players begin to emerge.
The Juniors are divided into three groups: Planets, Galaxy and Earth. The main team participates in the Hillcrest League and the other teams play in friendly matches.
The curriculum/sessions are designed to provide a platform that teaches players the skills to progress onto the mid, play in organised games/tournaments and other calendar programs. It’s the start of becoming a real soccer player.
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to eventually cover all early learning aspects such as Changing direction, Shooting & Accuracy, Receiving & Control, Passing: Direction, Possession & Penetration, Attacking/Defending and creative play and games at the end of the season.
This seasons program is designed as follows:
Main Focus
Feints/Shooting
Scissors/Step Over
Lunge Step (Dropping Shoulder)
Fake Shot then finish with the weaker foot targeting far post
Playing Forms 4-4/3-3
Goal posts
Dribble Lines/Goals/Multiple Goals
At the end of the season the player should be able to apply this in free play and play defense 1 v 1.