Skills Institute
at Arena Sports
Skills Institute is a developmental soccer program for boys and girls ages 9-12 years. With a 9:1 player to coach ratio, players will receive plenty of one on one attention as they explore their potential in the target areas of soccer. Classes will be offered in groups by skill level (Level 1 & Level 2). Throughout each 3-month session players will be evaluated, experience chalk talks, video analysis, and the occasional homework assignment to practice at home. Players will walk away more confident, equipped for their next right step, and ready for life’s challenges on and off the field.
Skills Institute has a foundational approach to training the youth of today in a fun, safe, environment that meets kids at their entry point and develops them for the next level.
Developmental Benefits to Small Sided Soccer:
- Climate control (no exposure to outdoor elements/weather)
- Fast paced game with minimal stoppages
- More touches on the ball per player
- Improved fitness levels
- Develop small group defending, attacking, and transition
- Improves players individual skills
- Kids love it and find indoor soccer to be "fun"
- Encourage quicker speed of play due to smaller field size
- More scoring opportunities due to smaller field size
Space is limited to allow for a more personalized experience.
Skill Levels
Level 1 will focus on the fundamentals of player development through: dribbling, passing, finishing, trapping and how to use them effectively in a game. Level 1 will take players through a challenging 1 hour weekly session of skill building and competitive drills/games to develop self-confidence in practices and game situations.
Level 2 will focus on individual technique, systems of play, history of the game, positioning, and speed and agility. Each training session will include 30 minutes of instruction followed by 30 minutes of small sided scrimmaging.
Clothing/Equipment
We do ask that your child comes to class wearing comfortable athletic clothing, our suggestion is soccer shorts, t-shirt, long soccer socks, turf/indoor shoes (outdoor cleats not permitted), and shin guards. We do require the shin guards at this age and skill level so that everyone stays safe. To help make it easy for you, we do have shoes, socks, and shin guards available for purchase.