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And a challenge to all DCSA players to dedicate the summer months to improving their game! At DCSA, we are offering a training series for the highly competitive soccer player that will give each player the ability to perform at the highest levels of play. Starting June 2nd, players will have the option to engage in a Functional Training Series or a Technical Training Series that will last for five weeks.

What's the difference between functional and technical sessions?
Functional Training

Functional training is training associated with a specific role or position on the field. While some technical skills are worked on in our functional training, the majority of what we teach involves quick, proper decision making on the field and analyzing WHY we do particular things when we play. Our functional training sessions are primarily tactical in nature as their intent is to present various methods of performing certain tasks or overcoming common obstacles that are associated with various positions around the field. The ultimate goal is to have each player learn the options available to them and to be able to execute the most efficient, productive choice in any given situation. The Functional Series is recommended for those players who have a working knowledge of the technical skills necessary to play the game at a competitive level and are seeking to increase their decision making ability or learn the roles of various positions on the field. Older players usually engage in this type of training.

Technical Training

Technical training involves HOW we perform particular tasks (i.e. the mechanics behind shooting, receiving, passing,etc.) Technical training involves executing drills where the movement or desired action is predetermined by the trainer. While the general concept of spreading the field on offense and remaining compact on defense will be stressed alongside of off-ball movement during the scrimmages, most of the sessions will deal solely with technical proficiency in certain key areas.

Functional Series - $75
Session
Position Focus
Subject
1
Strikers
Receiving with your back to the goal, possession moves
2
Strikers
Creating space for yourself and the target player, attacking moves
3
Outside Mids
Creative ways to open up space for a cross, early versus late crosses
4
Center Mids
Possession moves and when to use them in midfield
5
Center Mids
Switching the point of attack, controlling the speed of play
6
Center Mids
Beating the offside trap by using CMid and 3rd man runnning concept
7
Outside Backs
Defensive overlaps, working the ball out of the back
8
Center Backs
Dictating Pressure/Cover/Balance
9
Team Tactics
Using deception and creativity in your attack
10
Set plays
Getting the most out of throw in's, corners, goal kicks, and free kicks

 

Technical Series - $75
Session
Focus
1
Receiving ground balls
2
Receiving balls in the air - using the body to receive
3
Dribbling
4
Shooting off of the dribble
5
Crossing and chipping
6
Shooting a crossed ball
7
Passing
8
Adding creativity to your passing (wall passes, heel passes,bent passes, etc.)
9
Shielding
10
Individual defense

Typical Schedule
5:45 - Players arrive early to get warmed up and stretch ON THEIR OWN.
6:00 - Quick strategy/topical discussion, perform topic related drills and games.
7:30 - Review purpose behind drills and games and discuss the full field scrimmage.
7:35 - Scrimmage with trainers offering comments sporadically "during the flow of the game".
8:10- Recap of topic related issues in the scrimmage and how to correct or continue them.
8:15 - Trainers available for topic related questions from the players and parents if needed.

**Please bring cleats, chin guards, a ball, and plenty of water. We will wear blue shirts (of any kind) on Monday sessions and yellow shirts on Thursday sessions. If you need a blue or yellow DC shirt, please let us know in your email or visit the SPIRITWEAR section of this website. All players are to bring both colors to every session.

Attendance will be possible through email registration only.

Please send an email to the Technical Director by May 23rd. Include your child's name, age, level of play (rec or select), and the session series that he or she wishes to participate in (Functional or Technical Series).

Please note: Some sessions may be carried over and, therefore, will become progressive in nature. The sessions are intended to be a comprehensive learning experience designed to increase your child's overall performance with 15 total hours of drills and discussion and 7.5 total hours of scrimmage and professional evaluations. Though it is not recommended, missing certain sessions is permissable if you indicate the sessions that will be missed in your email. If the session that you are attending is an extension of the previous session that you missed, you may be asked to return when the next topic is introduced.

Please bring cash or a check made out to D.C.S.A. on the first day of the series. Camp fees will be collected at 5:30 at the concession stand. Players MUST pay before participating.