The purpose of the Radford Soccer Club Academy is to provide high-level technical instruction to the local youth soccer community. The Academy is open to all 7, 8, and 9 year old boys and girls regardless of current soccer skill level.
Coaching:
The Academy coaching staff is directed by
Eric Martin - (434) 489-4296.
Eric holds a NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, a USSF E License, is the Radford High School JV Girls Soccer Coach and a Radford Soccer Club Coach.
The Academy coaching staff is comprised of other club coaches, collegiate players, and advanced high school players. The staff to player ratio is at least 1:8.
Curriculum:
All Academy activities are focused around maximizing the number of touches each player has with a ball – no long lines waiting to perform “drills” or sitting around listening to lectures. Activities are all game related with the ultimate goal of creating a fast-paced fun environment for each participant.
A sample training session is outlined below:
- 10 minute warm up (with ball)
- 15 minute skill session #1 (e.g. trapping)
- 5 minute water break
- 15 minute skill session #2 (e.g. passing)
- 15 minute 1 vs. 1 tournament
- 5 minute water break
- 25 minute 3 vs. 3 tournament
(All sessions will end in a 3 vs. 3 format)
Cost:
The cost for the Spring 2008 RSC Academy is $80.00 per participant which includes a T-shirt and admittance to all training sessions.
Players are responsible for bringing cleats, a size 4 ball, shin guards, and a water bottle.
Training Session Dates, Times and Locations:
All Training Sessions will be held at Bissett Park. Training Sessions will begin each Saturday at 9:00 am and end at 10:30 am.
Spring 2008 Training Dates are: March 29th, April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd, May 10th, and May 24th. (There will not be a session May 17th as the Radford Soccer Club is hosting a tournament on the Radford University Campus that weekend.)
Registration:
If you would like to participate in the 2008 Radford Soccer Club Academy, please complete the form below. Completed / Signed forms and payment ($80) should be mailed to the Radford Soccer Club. Advanced registration is preferred but forms and payment will be accepted at the first session, if space is still available.
Radford Soccer Club
P.O. Box 1773
Radford, VA 24143
2008 Academy Sign-up
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Medical Release Statement:
I hereby give my consent and permission for the player named above to be medically and/or surgically treated for injuries and/or illness of any kind or seriousness under the direction of Academy/Club personnel,until such time as I can be contacted. Further, I give my consent and permission to the physician and/or hospital and/or other health care provider selected to provide medical or surgical treatment, including, without limitation, dental care, hospitalization, injection, anesthesia, invasive surgery or any other form or kind of medical or surgical care (emergency or otherwise) for the player.
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Completed and signed form, along with Payment ($80) should be mailed to the Radford Soccer Club. Sign-ups may be taken at the first session, only if space is still available.
