Level 4: U15-U19
Level 4 Training
The level 4: U15-U18 Goalkeeper training program will expose keepers to a playing and training environment which extends their mental, physical, and technical capabilities. The keepers must have a sound understanding of the games’ principles and concepts.
Goalkeepers will be put through demanding and challenging training sessions during the 6 week program that will help to enhance their abiltiy levels in all aspects of the game. The six areas that the training focuses on are outlined below.
Individual Technical Ability
| Demanding Excellence |
|---|
| Mastered skills leading to artistry |
| All skills at speed under match conditions |
| Individual skills covered during warm-up |
Team Attacking
| Demanding Excellence |
|---|
| Understand lines of linage |
| Technical needs of each position |
| Attacking with a purpose |
| Combination play with tactical implications |
| Increased Speed of team play |
| Body positioning |
| Penetration and creativity |
| Quality of ball to beat defenders |
| Counter attacking, target play, creating chances |
| Crossing with correct runs into the box |
| Set Plays |
| Team Shape |
Physical
| Demanding Excellence |
|---|
| Flexibility |
| Dynamic Flexibility |
| Importance of warm-up & cool-down |
| Agility |
| Endurance |
| Strength |
| Balance |
| Nutrition |
| Rest/Recovery |
Individual Tactical Ability
| Demanding Excellence |
|---|
| Increase tactical decision making |
| Ability to change and adapt to game dynamics |
| Increase speed of pressure and competition |
Team Defending
| Demanding Excellence |
|---|
| Man to man marking with support |
| Zonal team defending |
| Reading passes |
| Pressing attacking team |
| Winning possesion |
| Set plays |
| Team Shape |
| Roles of 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th defenders |
| Channeling opponents |
| Proper defending angles |
| Immediate chase |
| Proper Tackling |
Psychological
| Demanding Excellence |
|---|
| Increased concentration on the field |
| Goal setting |
| Leadership responsibilty |
| Discipline |
| Respect for the game |
| Self confidence |
| Will to Win |
| Mental toughness |
| Soccer Swagger |
U16-U19 Age Group
Session 1 - 6 Weeks - $140
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 4th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, November 11th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, November 18th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, December 2nd | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, December 9th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, December 16th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| * Dates & Times are subject to change | *Turf Field |
Session 3 - 6 Weeks - $140
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 17th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, February 24th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 2nd | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 9th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 16th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, March 23th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| * Dates & Times are subject to change | *Turf Field |
St. Michael - Albertville
Click to view dates and times of the STMA program.
STMA Indoor Facility
Session 2 - 6 Weeks - $140
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 6th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 13th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 20th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, January 27th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, February 3th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| Saturday, February 10th | 12-1pm or 1pm-2pm | STMA Training Facility |
| * Dates & Times are subject to change | *Turf Field |
REGISTRATION
Registration Deadlines:
Session 1 - November 4th
Session 2 - January 6th
Session 3 - February 17th
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER
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 |
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
