Phoenix youth soccer training & coaching
Youth soccer training is an essential aspect of developing young players' skills, fitness, and understanding of the game. The training should focus on creating a culture of teamwork, respect, & positive attitude through innovative training that encourages growth and fosters a love for the sport. Here are some key elements on which Soccer Happy bases its youth soccer training:
Basic Skills: We start by teaching fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. These skills are the building blocks for more advanced techniques later on.
Age-Appropriate Training: All our training sessions are tailored to the age group we're working with. Younger children may require more simple and fun activities, while older youth players can handle more complex drills and tactics.
Warm-up and Cool-down: A proper warm-up is critical in preventing injuries and finishing up with a cool-down aids recovery.
Small-Sided Games: Incorporating small-sided games (3v3, 4v4, or 5v5) for more touches on the ball and increased participation.
Fitness and Conditioning: Our training program includes age-appropriate fitness exercises to improve player endurance, speed, and agility.
Communication and Teamwork: The importance of effective communication and teamwork on the field is paramount to a team's cohesiveness. Special emphasis on this is built into our program
Position-Specific Training: As players get older, we look toward specific positions they might play and provide training tailored to that role.
Sportsmanship and Fair Play: Good sportsmanship and fair play are not a thing of the past, at least within Soccer Happy. We highly encourage players to respect opponents, referees, and teammates.
Progressive Learning: We take the tortoise, rather than the hare, approach to building player skills and knowledge. As they improve, we introduce more advanced techniques and strategies.
Fun and Positive Atmosphere: While working towards the end goal of improved soccer skills, we endeavor to keep training sessions enjoyable and positive. This ensures players remain interested and motivated.
Coach's Knowledge and Development: Players should not be the only ones learning! We make sure our coaches are up-to-date with the latest coaching methods and techniques through workshops, courses, or literature.
Safety and Injury Prevention: We understand that accidents and injuries can happen, despite soccer being a less-contact sport. So, we ensure players wear appropriate gear, and we provide a safe playing environment to minimize the risk of injuries during training.
Goal Setting: "Without a goal, any road will take you there!" We help players set realistic and achievable goals, both individually and as a team.
Match Experience: We organize friendly matches so players can apply the skills they have learned in training to real-game situations.
Parental Involvement: Parents are key in the development of players. Therefore, we encourage parents to support their children's soccer journey positively and be actively involved in their games and practice.
The ultimate goal of Soccer Happy youth soccer training is to develop well-rounded players, both in their soccer abilities and as individuals. It's not just about winning, but about nurturing a lifelong passion for the sport and promoting healthy physical and mental development.
Individual Skills Lessons
$45 per session
Session Package Options
3 sessions $125
5 Sessions $195
10 Sessions $375 (Best Value!)