Scots To Hold Girls High School Pre-Season Soccer Clinic
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2005Who: High School Players (grades 9-12)
Location: Alan J. Stone Recreation Center, Alma, Michigan
Cost: $50 if pre-register by mail (lunch is provided) $60 on-site registration (call for availability)
Download the clinic application as a PDF file by clicking here.
Register now be emailing Alma College women's soccer coach Chi Ly at ly@alma.edu
Program Description
Patterned after a unique and attractive Dutch style of play, the Alma College women’s soccer team has established itself as one of the top programs in Michigan with its style of team possession play on the field and quick ball circulation. The Scots soccer program wants to teach the art of ball movement and demonstrate this style of play to high school players. The clinic is dedicated to applying the fundamental playing skills at as high a level as possible: sportsmanship, proper motivational techniques and attitudes, and a how-to in implementing the Dutch style of quick ball movement and exciting team possession attacking soccer. Our clinic is dedicated to helping each participant master the fundamental soccer skills they need to take playing soccer to the next level. We will focus on individual ball skills such as dribbling, receiving and passing in team possession style through a curriculum of drills, exercises and training games. This environment will give each player the chance to learn new skills and then develop those skills within a competitive game setting. The clinic features skill development in basic ball skills, team passing patterns, small-sided team possession, and improving speed of plays.
Training session will be conducted by the Alma College women's soccer coaching staff and varsity team players to ensure that every girl receives extensive one-on-one instruction. The Scots women's soccer players will help each camper and train various footwork maneuvers and ball skills while serving as role models for all participants.
Clinic Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Registration at the AJS Recreation Center
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Individual ball skills and Dutch square passing
11:10 - 12:30 p.m. Turning and small-sided possession game
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Finishing, defending, and competitive games
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. 8 v. 8 tactical game and positional plays
All sessions will be held in the Alan J. Stone Recreation Center. Soccer balls will be provided. Do not bring your own soccer ball. Register early - space is limited!
Clinic Staff
Clinic staff includes Alma College head women’s soccer coach Chi Ly. He has extensive coaching experience at various levels including college, high school, and club level program. He holds a coaching license from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Enrollment Enrollment is limited; confirmation will be notified by phone. For more information, call Chi Ly at (989) 463-7089 or e-mail ly@alma.edu. Please make checks payable to Alma College.
Facilities
The Alan J. Stone Recreation Center facility is 53,000 square feet and a suspended three-lane track rims the facility. The fitness room houses 26 cardiovascular machines: eight treadmills, nine stationary bikes, five stair climbers, three elliptical trainers, one rowing machine, and a variety of weight machines and free weights. A 600 square-foot climbing wall featuring eight relay stations and lead climbing ropes makes up most of the Center's west wall. The facility's 1,750 square-foot multi-purpose room is used for aerobics, dance, fencing, and martial arts classes.
Directions
All clinic sessions will be held at the Alan J. Stone Recreation Center. After arriving in Alma, please follow these simple directions to the AJS Rec. Center:
Directions from the north: From US 127, take the first Alma exit. Go straight to the 4th light (China Buffet on the corner) and turn right onto Superior Street. Go to Harvard (2nd street on your right), turn right and go to the end at the stop sign. Turn right and follow to Rec. center parking.
Directions from the south: From US 127, take the first Alma exit. Bear right after the ramp and go straight to town. After you pass the second set of railroad tracks, you are on our campus. Go to Harvard (2nd street on your right), turn right and go to the end at the stop sign. Turn right and follow to Rec. center parking.
Directions from the east: Heading west on M-46 to Alma, go to Bus. US 127 (Big Boy, Alma bowling and theatres on the corner) and turn left. Go to the third light and turn right onto Superior Street. Go to Harvard (2nd street on your right), turn right and go to the end at the stop sign. Turn right and follow to Rec. center parking.
Directions from the west: Heading east on M-46 to Alma, turn right at Bus. US 127 (Big Boy, Alma bowling and theatres on the corner). Go to the third light and turn right onto Superior Street. Go to Harvard (2nd street on your right), turn right and go to the end at the stop sign. Turn right and follow to Rec. center parking.
Posted: Tue, February 1st, 2005 at 8:04PM
