Winter Training
Starting December 2nd 2024
Developing Smarter Players
Training is catered towards elite players that aspire to or currently play in ECNL National / MLS Next looking to work in an intensive training environment with other competitive players.
Lead Coaches: Omar Ismail (Arlington Assoc. Academy Director, former college and professional player), David Juanes (Travel Director at Sterling Soccer Club), Ahmed Ismail (GFR Head Coach, former college and professional player), Leul Mehari (TSJFCV Head Coach, former college player)
ACADEMY PLAYER PROGRAM (2009 - 2016 Birth year)
Be challenged through intense small-sided games in reduced groups to work on speed of play, perception, decision-making and overall functional technique to be more confident on the ball in pressure situations.
MONDAY
LOCATION: Oak Marr Soccer Fields - 3136 Germantown Rd, Oakton VA
TIME: 5:30 - 6:45pm
DATES: Starting 12/2: December 2, 9, 16, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17
AGES: 2009 - 2016 Boys and Girls (Grouped by age and ability)
COST: $350
BALL MASTERY PROGRAM (2009 - 2016 Birth Year)
Become more comfortable with the ball! Sharpen up functional technique, coordination, change of direction, ball manipulation, receiving/passing and ball striking to be more dominant in 1v1 situations.
TUESDAY
LOCATION: Oak Marr Soccer Fields - 3136 Germantown Rd, Oakton VA
TIME: 5:30 - 6:45pm
DATES: Starting 12/3: December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18
AGES: 2009 - 2016 Boys and Girls (Grouped by age and ability)
COST: $350
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.
These are the 3 components required to be a complete player and reach full potential.
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)
The result is smarter players with all the necessary skills to express their creativity on the field
