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Ela Soccer Summer Registration Now Open!

Summer program registration is now open!

Ela Soccer Summer Programs:

Goalscorer & 5v5 ComPETITION CAMP

Looking for that extra edge in putting the ball in the back of the net? This camp covers all aspects of finishing and is NOT just for strikers but for ALL players who want to improve their goal scoring ability.

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· Breakaway Technique & Tactics

· Legendary 1v1 Fakes and Feints

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· Long & Short Range Shooting

· Free Kick and Placement Shooting

· Speed of play

· Build-ups,Team shape, Applying pressure

· Changing point of attack

TOTAL SKILLS & Mini World Cup

Refine your skills on the ball and improve your game! This camp is specifically design to get tons of touches on the ball and will focus on core soccer skills and small group tactics.

· Individual foot work activities

· Juggling, passing and receiving

· Defense, learning the 3 P’s (pressure, position, patience)

· Group defending, applying pressure cover balance compactness

· Offense, attacking moves (scissors, step-over, Ronaldo, Messi)

· Work on developing quick feet, changing directions, explosiveness

· Mini World Cup Tourney

For players U8-U14. Players are divided by age and ability.

5v5 SUMMER MINI LEAGUE

The 5v5 game allows players to get more touches of the ball and to learn to make quick decisions. Players are involved in attacking and defensive movements improving overall technique and game play. All while having FUN!

League 1 - Recreational Players U8-U14

League 2 - Competitive/Travel Players U8-U14

League 3 - High School U15-U18

Players are divided by age/ability. Max 7 players per team

Game times between 4pm and 7pm

Each game will consist of 2 x 25 minutes halves

High school camp

Finishing techniques - Tactical finishing situations - Prepare for the fall season!

The camp will be a mix of field sessions, speed & agility and 3v3. Field sessions will include technical elements including improving first touch, in-depth training on striking the ball and technical refinements on finishing. Players will also receive tactical instruction to help with decision-making in the final third of the field. Using ladders, speed Rings, velocity poles & cones players will work on developing quick feet, changing directions, explosiveness, and quickness.

Junior academy

For ages 3 to 6. Sessions are designed for beginner to advanced Junior players. 1v1 and small sided games will be played to help players apply the skills learned and to develop team play.

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