Fall Training
Starting September 8th 2024
Developing Smarter Players
ACADEMY PLAYER (2009 - 2016 Birth year)
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Training catered towards top current (or future) ECNL / MLS Next players looking to work in an intensive training environment with other competitive players. Focus on functional technical work, becoming more comfortable in 1v1 situations and intense small-sided games to work on perception and decision-making.
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SUNDAY
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LOCATION: McLean, Virginia
TIME: 6:30-7:45pm
DATES: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3
* Possible Make up November 10
AGES: 2009 - 2016 Boys and Girls (Grouped by age and ability)
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COST: $325
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Lead Coaches: Omar Ismail (Arlington Boys Associate Academy Director, former professional and D1 college player) and David Juanes (Travel Program Director at Sterling FC)
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Futures Academy (2017-2018 birth year)
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The Futures Academy is an intensive skill development program for focused and passionate U7-U8 boys who are ready for a higher level of coaching instruction and helps prepare players to join a competitive travel team beginning at U9.
Activities emphasize individual dribbling ability and fundamental passing/receiving techniques through 1v1, 2v2, and small-sided games in a fun, nurturing, and challenging environment.
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SUNDAY
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LOCATION: McLean, Virginia
TIME: 6:30-7:45pm
DATES: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3
* Possible Make up November 10
AGES: 2017-2018 (Boys and Girls)
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COST: $275​​
Little Stars (2019-2020 birth year)​
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​Does your little one have the urge to run, jump, play and score some goals? Our Little Stars curriculum is designed to help develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills through fun games and imaginative activities. Engaging coaches and age-appropriate soccer activities are the perfect introduction to help inspire your future player!
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SUNDAY
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LOCATION: McLean, Virginia
TIME: 6:30-7:30pm
DATES: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27; November 3
* Possible Make up November 10
AGES: 2019-2020 (Boys and Girls)
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COST: $175​​
Training Philosophy
Futstars Academy implements advanced soccer and futsal training methodology for players to learn to play the game integrally. We develop players to:
1- Know how to observe what is happening on the field.
2- Are able to make the best decisions possible.
3- Are technically very proficient so they can properly execute their decisions during game situations at high speeds.​
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These are the 3 components required to be a complete player and reach full potential.
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Training sessions are structured to be competitive and with intensity to maximize player's touches on the ball and decisions on the field based on the goals to improve perception, decision and execution:
1- Functional Technical + Integrated Coordination / Agility
2- Technical – Tactical exercises to increase game understanding
3- Game Situation (Soccer / Futsal Component)
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The result is smarter players with all the necessary skills to express their creativity on the field
