IYST Bronze Program

(Ages 9 - 11)

	Program Type	Hours	Cost
	Half Day	9:00am - 12:00pm	TBD
	Full Day	9:00am - 3:00pm	TBD

	Week	Location	Map	Register Link
	TBD	TBD	Map	TBD

In this age group, children have a need to express their own autonomy, build relationships with teammates, and achieve confidence with the soccer ball. The aspect of FUN and activity is prevalent. Kids at this age do not "play soccer" , they play soccer while at soccer. Sessions are kept active with FUN, imaginative games. Each player works with his or her own ball for most of the training session. The players will learn their first technical gestures and the fundamentals of the soccer game.

The Bronze Program is designed to challenge and improve player’s skills and physical motor skills based on successful training methodologies from around the world including Holland, Italy, and the US. Our focus is on providing the foundations of skill with a soccer ball- dribbling, ball control, receiving, shooting/scoring, passing and 1v1 situations, etc…. The sessions are dynamic, taught in realistic technical skill sequences with their correct application. Professional instructors provide realistic game-like demonstrations.

We teach what we preach. We help develop proper technique and good habits through frequent repetition. Each skill is taught using a variety of methods, increasing the level of challenge as the player refines the skill. Eventually, the player is asked to perform the skill under FUN game conditions. In our FUN related games the player can test what they learned on that day. Games are mainly 4v4, with two goals, which gives the opportunity to maximize touches on the ball and their chances to finish on goal.

What Should Players Bring to Academy

EQUIPMENT: Player must bring shin guards, water, soccer ball and sunscreen. Players must label personal Items including jackets, soccer balls, backpacks, water bottles.

FOOD: Players must bring lunch, a drink and a snack.