Welcome to the Polaris Soccer Academy program. As the game of soccer continues to evolve, it is imperative that our youngest soccer players are provided an age appropriate training environment conducive to helping players reach their fullest potential.
The Polaris Academy program is designed to support and guide those who wish to make the transition from recreational to competitive soccer. The program is geared to the more technically advanced and athletically motivated recreational player. Players with a strong desire to increase their technical skills while also learning more about the game of soccer will greatly benefit from our academy program.
The most important aspect of the Polaris academy program is training. Technical and small-sided tactical training is provided 2 times per week by our professional coaching staff. Training activities are devised to help players develop and improve technically/skills, tactically/decision making, physically/fitness, psychologically/mental toughness.
Technical
- Dribbling
- Moves to beat an opponent
- Keeping Possession/shielding
Tactical
- Penetration w/ dribble or pass
- Role of support (distand and angle)
- 2 player combinations
Fitness
- Running Mechanics
- Getting better/faster with the ball
Psychological
- Positive
- Encourage players to take risk (be creative)
Each Polaris Academy player will have the opportunity in a developmentally appropriate training environment. This means placing them in situations that are within their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social reach. This does not mean a less challenging environment, but rather one that where activities are designed to create growth enhancement.
Elements of Instruction & Development
- Advanced techniques and skill
- Small group techniques and skills
- Physical fitness, agility, mobility and speed
- Preparation for practice and play
- Self-discipline and work ethic
- Sportsmanship
- Further enjoyment of the sport of soccer
Academy STANDARDS:
The process of training in the Polaris Soccer Academy is highly regarded in the quality of the coach and program staff. Part of the program is entailing the players and parents understanding the standards set out for the players. Below are a set of some minimum standards the players are to adhere to.
Academy PLAYERS:
*Players must wear the following to all training session: Soccer shorts, soccer socks, shin guards (no exceptions), proper training top. NO jean shorts, casual shorts, etc.
*Proper footwear, multi studded cleats, or turf shoes
*Arrive to your training session 15 minutes before start time
*Once players start to arrive begin your warm-up which includes; jogging, stretching, passing the ball with others.
*There is to be NO shooting on the empty goals.
*This is how injuries result from poor warm-up, This is also how other are injured by walking or playing in front of the nets.
*Bring properly inflated soccer ball
*Bring water bottle
*Wear appropriate training gear based on weather.
