Winter Skills Academy
Players First Recreational Soccer - Winter Skills Academy
We are excited to offer the Players First Winter Skills Academy, an 8-week indoor skills program open to all recreational soccer players in Preschool through 5th Grade.
Eligibility: Children in Preschool through 5th Grade are eligible for this program.
- Birth Date: August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2023
Program Overview: Our Winter Skills Academy provides recreational soccer players with the opportunity to continue practicing and getting touches on the ball over the winter. Sessions will include topics like footwork, speed and agility, skill building, dribbling, passing, 1v1s and 2v2s, and small-sided games. All sessions will be run by Empire FC's licensed coaching staff!
Dates:
Saturdays
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Times:
8:30-9:30 AM: First Kickers
Girls & Boys in Preschool (ages 3-5)
9:30-10:30 AM: K-5 Girls
Girls in Kindergarten - 5th Grade
10:30-11:30 AM: K-5 Boys
Boys in Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Location:
Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
Important Details:
- This is a training program focused on developing skills and confidence on the ball during the winter season. It is not a team-based, competitive league. Participants will be grouped accordingly in each session by age/grade-level and ability level for skill work and games.
- The Winter Skills Academy is open to ALL recreational soccer players Preschool-5th Grade.
- Sessions will be run by Empire FC's experienced, licensed club coaches each week.
- We recommend registering for the Winter Skills Academy well in advance to guarantee your child's spot as space is limited indoors at the Darien Sportsplex!
Cost: $175
