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Training

NSSA provides off-season club-sponsored training opportunities for its youth, and assists its teams in finding appropriate training programs offered by private soccer trainers in the Twin Cities area.

Additional training opportunities will be posted here from time to time. If you have any questions about off-season training opportunities, please contact:

Acceleration North and NSSA
2013 Gear Up for Summer Program

NSSA and Acceleration North are pleased to announce a special opportunity to help get our soccer players ready for the pitch this summer.

Who is Acceleration North? Acceleration North is a long-time local facility that focuses on helping athletes reach their full potential. The experts at Acceleration will review our young athletes and then focus on building good habits. Habits that translate into better running techniques, speed, agility, balance, strength, and endurance.

Why is NSSA offering this to its players? We offered this special deal to NSSA players last year as a pilot program and it was very well received. The athletes learned a lot from the Acceleration training staff on how to become better athletes so we wanted to extend the offer once again.

What are the Specifics? NSSA has pre-arranged some set times for training with Acceleration North. 

     Cost: $75 for 6 one-hour sessions.* (typical individual training sessions are $175).

              Save $100

     When: 

        U11s:   Mondays 5pm –  6pm    3/18  -    4/22             U14s: Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm      3/19   -   4/23    

        U12s:   Mondays 6pm – 7pm    3/18   -    4/22             U15s: Tuesdays 8pm – 9pm      3/19   -   4/23     

        U13s:   Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm    3/19   -   4/23             U16s: Thursday 5pm – 6pm      3/21   -   4/25

         (Under U11 and over U16? Simply sign up and we’ll arrange times should demand warrant.)

         *Note: There is a class size limit to 16 players per time slot so sign up early to reserve a spot. We will try to add times should demand warrant. Going to be gone a week for break? No problem, there will be a makeup date.
 

Key Date: You must sign up for a training spot by midnight March 10th. After this time, Acceleration North will release unused space for other athletes.

How do I sign up?  To sign up simply follow these instructions. A link to the site is provided for your use. 

Important: Tell us your coach’s name, your age group, and player gender in the notes section of the sign up. We will try to place you into the same group with your teammates!

1.       Go to www.accelerationnorth.com

2.       On the top navigation bar choose Athlete Registration

3.       Fill out the athlete information, enter your team age group and coach name, agree to the waiver and press Continue

4.       Under Programs & Speed Pass (All Sports), select 6 Sessions – Maintenance - $175.00

5.       Go to the bottom and enter the discount code SIX75 and then press Continue

6.       The next page will show the discounted total of $75.00.  Press Pay Now*,

              fill out your credit card info and press Continue

 
Want to learn more?    Visit:  www.accelerationnorth.com

                                  Contact NSSA: wintertraining@nssasoccer.org

 

Download the Flyer:    NSSA Acceleration Gear Up for Summer Program Flyer

2012 - 2013 Fall & Winter Club Training Programs
NSSA announces new programs beginning in November 2011

NSSA Sponsored Programs:

 

            1. Footskills Development                       10 sessions  November 11th -  January 20th

            2. Goalkeeper Training                            7 sessions  November  11th – December 23rd

            3. NEW! 3 vs 3 Skill Building Fun          Two (2)  week sessions November  11th – January 20t

 

 

NEW! SOCCER Fun for Younger Players         Pilot program to introduce soccer and build skills for U5 to U8 players

             

 

If interested please review the program specifics outlined here.  Register soon as we are trying to limit class size to maximize player benefit.

 

Like to see us offer other training opportunities? Simply drop a quick e-mail to the Winter Training Coordinator. In the meantime, if you are looking for additional ways to play soccer and improve your game, other training opportunities are noted below.

Winter Weather:  Should there ever be a closure due to weather, an announcement will be placed on our web site.

NSSA Program 1: Footskills Development
build your skills prior to next summer's soccer season

SORRY:  This session is now Closed for winter 2012.  Check back next winter for another exciting session to build your skills. 

 

Location:  National Sports Center, Blaine MN

Day/ Dates:   Sunday evenings  beginning 11/11/2012  thru 01/20/13  (except Dec. 30th)

Time:  ten - 1 hour sessions  (sessions scheduled between 5 and 8 pm)

Ages:  U9 - U15 (using 2013 summer guidelines) 

 

Description:   This is a great way to improve on the most important soccer skill building block….footskills.  Whether a novice or more advanced, our skilled hired trainers have been working with kids for decades to bring up the level of your player’s ball handling.  

 

Cost:  $145 for 10 sessions

 

What to Bring:  Wear soccer shoes and shin guards. Water; no-sports drinks.  Bring a proper sized soccer ball and a smile!

 

CLICK HERE to view Schedule (as of 11/5/12)

 

 

NSSA Program 2: Goalkeeper Training
Wow! Nice save. Build keeper skills to make it look easy.

 This session is now completed for winter 2012.  Thanks everyone for a great training session.  Good luck this summer.  Check back next fall for another rewarding session.

 

Program:  Goalkeeper Training

Location: National Sports Center, Blaine MN

Day/Dates:  Sunday evenings Nov. 11, 2012  thru Dec. 23, 2012

Time: seven- 1 hour sessions  (sessions scheduled between 5 and 8 pm)

Ages:  U11 - U16

 

Description:  There rarely seems enough time during the season to get dedicated keeper training.  Whether you wish to learn the basics or wish to hone your skills, NSSA keeper training has the sole goal of improving your skills.  Want to become the “wall” for your teammates?  Let our skilled keeper instructors help.  Class size is kept small to get individual attention.

 

Cost:  $80 for 7 sessions

 

CLICK HERE to View Schedule (as of 11/5/2012)

 

 What to bring:  Soccer shoes, shin guards, water (no sports drinks), soccer ball and any keeper gear you may have.

NSSA Program 3: 3 vs 3 Soccer
fast paced fun with soccer skill building

This session is now closed for 2012.  Check back next fall for new training activities.

 

Program:  NEW!  3 vs 3 Soccer Fun

Location: National Sports Center, Blaine MN

Ages: U9 - U15

Day/Dates:   Sunday evenings 11/11/2012 – 01/20/2013 (scheduled between 5 and 8 pm)

Time:  (2) 5 session options:   1st Half: (5) 1 hour sessions 11/11/12 - 12/9/12

                                                           2nd Half: (5) 1 hour sessions  12/16/12 - 1/20/12 (excluding 12/30)

           

Description:  You spoke we listened.  New this year are sessions designed for small sided games ONLY.  While the kids get lots of structured training, creativity often comes from playing the game.  And that’s just what this program does.  The kids play short small-sided games so there are lots of touches and lots of soccer fun. 

 

Cost:   $70 for 5 sessions (or sign up for both sessions for $120)

CLICK here to view SCHEDULE (as of 11/5/2012)

CLICK here to view the 3 vs 3 session rules

 

What to Bring:  Soccer ball, shin guards, soccer shoes, water (no sports drinks) and a smile. 

Program 4: NEW! Soccer fun for Younger Players
Finally, a soccer program for younger players too!

This program is now closed for winter 2012.  Check back next fall for additional opportunities.

 

Location: National Sports Center, Blaine MN

Day/Dates:   Sunday evenings 11/11/2012 – 01/20/2013 (scheduled between 5 and 8 pm)

Description:   Do you have an older brother or sister playing soccer and going to have fun during the winter and you want to play too. Perhaps you just want to try something new, or wish to knock a ball around inside during the winter. Well now you have an opportunity.  NSSA introduces a new program specifically designed for the budding new soccer player.  There are two sessions.  One for those aged 4 to 6  (U5/U6) and a second program for those aged 7 - 8 (U7/U8).

 

Session 1:  Sunday November 11, 2012 through December 9th 2012

Time: (5) 1 hour sessions from 5pm to 6pm- Field B

Ages:  U5/U6  (birthdate range:  8/1/06  thru  7/31/08)

Cost:  $25

Format:  lots of warm up fun and then small-sided games

 

 Session 2:  Sunday December 16th through Sunday January 20th (excludes 12/30/12)

Time: (5) 1 hour sessions from 5pm to 6pm

Age: U7/U8 (birthdate range: 8/1/04  thru 7/31/06)

Cost: $25

Format:  lots of warm up fun and then small-sided games

 click here to register

Additional Training Opportunities
Over the years, the International Soccer School of Excellence, LLC has interacted with some of the top players, coaches and clubs in the Twin Cities area.  ISSE believes that a strong club structure, consistent developmental philosophy and integrated learning environment will substantially increase a players development.  In preparing players, ISSE has set forth a structure (camps, team training, club training, specialty training, private lessons, etc.) that captures those elements and provides incentive to players at all levels, in a fun but challenging environment.
 
This fall and winter ISSE will be offering futsal programs on Fridays and Saturdays beginning in October. 
 
 

 

Acceleration Minnesota is a scientifically proven sports performance and athletic development program. 150 facilities worldwide continue to develop programs to help speed up the athletic development process for youth and adult athletes. Teaching athletes how to sprint, jump, and change direction correctly speeds up the developmental process and allows kids to perform at a higher level.

Parents and athletes from NSSA soccer can sign up for a winter/spring membership and save money and the headache of trying to organize a team or a group. Workouts for your son or daughter can be scheduled at any time on a group or individual basis. All workouts will be specific to each athletes needs.


MN Foot Tech Soccer Camps and Elite Development Training

MN Foot Tech has three specialized winter training programs, designed for younger & older players, as well as all levels.  All Foot Tech EDT Winter Programs include a performance strength & fitness component from Synergy Fitness.


Pegasus Soccer Academy 
Pegasus Soccer Academy is a premier professional soccer training program that provides year round high quality technical and tactical skill development sessions to all young aspiring soccer players that are playing competitive traveling soccer in Minnesota.

The Academy Program is an age appropriate skill development program instructed by Academy Staff Coaches. The program is designed to identify and correct potential technical weaknesses, improve and develop each player’s qualities, and most importantly... develop the player’s confidence to compete at a higher level. The curriculum is based on developing the overall player and teaches players to solve problems in all areas of the field. Through our curriculum we can ensure that attending players and coaches receive the most up-to-date technical training available.  Click here for additional information about the U9-U14 NSC Academy