Helping Each Player on Their JourneyOur mission is to develop the next generation of soccer players by teaching over 65 essential individual skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. We are committed to helping youth players build confidence, improve their technical abilities, and foster a lifelong love for the game. Through personalized coaching, innovative training methods, and a focus on skill mastery, we aim to inspire young athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
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Skilled, Passionate & Supportive CoachesOur coaches are skilled professionals who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to every training session. Each coach is not only highly trained in the latest soccer skill development techniques but also deeply committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where young players can thrive.
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Innovative Coaching MethodologyOur "Numbers Approach" brings the best skill development methods from all over the world to Illinois with particular influence from Brazil, Holland, England and Spain.
The methodology starts with one player: the individual. Each player is guided toward complete mastery of the ball, encouraged to make decisions of their own, and equipped with skills to help win individual competitions. Players are then added to the practice progressively (2 players, 3 players and 4 players) to recreate the small numbers situations that take place during every game. |
The Skill Band Challenge ©
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"Practice never ends." Players are encouraged to extend the practice to home by practicing their skills independently. The 60+ skills we coach are broken down into groups or "Skill Bands" based on the type of movements, level of difficulty, and type of skill. Based on the martial-arts belt system, players are rewarded at our camp programs when they master a group of skills with a different colored skill band. This helps develop freedom and focus for young players. Check out the Orange Skill Band, which is the third Skill Band.
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Nike Soccer CampsWe are proud to be an official partner of Nike Soccer Camps and named as one of the Top 10 soccer camp providers in the US.
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