WSA Academy Program Outline (U7-U10)

The West Side Alliance Academy is designed to help area youth obtain needed skills, knowledge and attitude to enhance their ability for growth and success preparing them for the next level of play.  The academy will strive to provide a very high level of training and competition, allowing aspiring youths the opportunity to train and excel in a fun, encouraging environment.  Every child will be allowed the opportunity to "unlock the game within themselves" to ensure they reach their full soccer potential.
 
Players will have an opportunity through our activities to learn individual skills, motor development with the ball, agility and balance.  All players will receive an innumerable amount of touches on the ball each practice through our 1 BALL 1 PLAYER principle and our fast footwork, ball mastery and coordination exercises.  This will teach players the importance of ball control.
 
WSA Academy will utilize the PRINCIPLES OF YOUTH SOCCER in our training methods to achieve our stated goal:

1.  Developmentally appropriate: Activities should match players ability
2.  Clear, Concise, Correct information: Be brief, clear and relevant.
3.  Simple to Complex: Start without the ball then introduce the ball, walk through to full speed.
4.  Safe & appropriate training area: Safe environment for training and games.
 
Benefits of WSA Academy:
.  Fun and stimulating instruction
.  Developmentally appropriate activities
.  Positive coaching and reinforcement
.  Experienced and professional training staff
.  Increase love for the game
.  Sportsmanship
.  Game and practice preparation
.  Growth in the Game