Level 4: U11-U12
Level 4 Training
Level 4: U11-U12 curriculum was developed to be a step up from levels 1-3 in both committment and training. These sessions continue building on the fundatmental footskills for each player while beginning to fine tune each players knowledge of the game.
Level 4 is a 6 week training program that will challenge players in both technical and tactical aspects of the game and will help the player to better understand their role on the soccer field.
Players will have mastered Level 3 training priorities before advancing to Level 4 of the curriculum.
Level 4 Technical Training Priorities
| Technical Training Priorities |
|---|
| Continue with dribbling focus from level 3 |
| Speed dribbling in traffic |
| Shielding |
| Chipping the ball |
| Accurately play short passes |
| Accurately play long passes |
| Offensive/Defensive Heading of the ball |
| Shooting for power and accuracy |
| Advanced footskills |
Level 4 Tactical Training Priorities
| Tactical Training Priorities |
|---|
| Team communications |
| Basic team support positions |
| Receiving the ball away from pressure |
| Team combination play |
| Team Pressure vs Team Containment |
| Switching the point of attack |
| Advanced attacking ideas |
| Advanced defending ideas |
| Proper 2 vs 2 concepts |
| Introduce all roles in 4 vs 4 |
U11-U12 Age Group
Session 1 - 6 weeks - $70
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 7th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, November 14th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 9th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 16th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 23th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 30th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| * Dates & Times are subject to change | *Turf Field |
Session 3 - 6 weeks - $70
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 20th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 27th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, April 3th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, April 10th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, April 17th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, April 24th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| * Dates & Times are subject to change | *Turf Field |
St. Michael - Albertville
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STMA Indoor Facility
Session 2 - 6 weeks - $70
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 6th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, February 13th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, February 20th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, February 27th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 6th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 13th | 9-10am | STMA Training Facility |
| * Dates & Times are subject to change | *Turf Field |
Level 4 Program Outline
| Level 4 |
|---|
| 6 week sessions |
| Train once per week |
| Age appropriate training |
| Professional Coaching |
| Optional In-Fit of Albertville fitness session (additional cost) |
| Goal keeper training |
| Work with MYSA club to avoid conflicts |
Registration
Click the link below to register
Deadline to register is October 20th - Session 1
Deadline to register is February 1st - Session 2
Deadline to register is March 15th - Session 3
Training Facility - STMA
The STMA Winter Soccer Training Facility serves the St. Michael, Albertville and surroundings communities to provide a safe, high quality soccer training area for all soccer players.
In addition to the 2,900 sq ft turfed training area the facility hosts:
- Bathrooms
- Player "mud" room
- Wi-Fi
- Common area
Address of Facility
5964 Main Ave NE
Albertville
MN 55301
