HPSA Skills Program | Group Training
HP Soccer Academy’s Skills Program offers Group Training on Fridays starting on March 21 extending through May 16. Trainings take place each Friday when weather permits except April 18 when HPISD facilities are closed due to student holiday. Our Group Training Curriculum Plan is broken into age groups, but still ensures that the younger and older age groups work on the fundamental aspects of the game to improve their skills in a structured, engaging, and progressive way each week.
Session Details
Open to Non-HPSA players.
Coach: Santi Agudelo
Pricing:
$25/session. While 8 sessions are scheduled, the package includes the price of 7 to account for possible rainouts.
Dates:
March: 21, 28
April: 4, 11, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
Location:
Grassmere Field
4123 Hyer Street
(Located behind Not Just Soccer)
Ages:
Session 1 – 10U and younger
Session 2 – 11U and older
Session 1
Ages: 2018s – 2015s
Time: 4-5p
Session 2
Ages: 2014s – 2009s
Time: 5-6p
Curriculum
Week 1: Ball Control & Skills. Techniques for improving individual ball control, agility and technical ability.
Week 2: Passing & Receiving. Drills involving short, long and through passes with emphasis on accuracy, timing and positioning.
Week 3: Shooting Techniques. Instructions on different types of shots: volleys, chips, long-range, and techniques for precision finishing.
Week 4: Crossing & Finishing. Techniques for perfecting the art of delivering accurate crosses into the box, including focused instructions on timing and angles.
Week 5: Defending Fundamentals. Focus on 1v1 defending, positioning, and defensive tactics to break down attacks.
Week 6: Ball Possession & Transitioning. Small-sided games and drills designed for improving ball retention, developing quick passing, and maintaining possession under pressure.
Week 7: Field Game Knowledge (Positioning, Teamwork). Instruction about tactical awareness, understanding formations, and team roles during live games or match simulations.
Session Format
Warm-up (10-15 minutes)
Dynamic stretches and light ball work to prepare for the session.
Skill Work (30-40 minutes)
Focus on specific skills, progressing from drills to small-sided games.
Scrimmage/play (5-10 minutes)
Scrimmage until the end of the session.