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HEAT FC SPARKS ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM (U5-U8)

Spring 2024

SNSA'S Heat FC competitive club program is pleased to offer the Heat FC Sparks Academy Training program, a supplemental training program designed for players born between 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2019. Sparks Academy is an opportunity for our younger players to work on their skills with Heat FC coaches and trainers in an advanced training environment. Sparks Academy emphasizes the development of technical proficiency in ball control, passing, receiving, striking, and 1v1 skills.

Program Specifications:

• The current program is opens on 1/16/24 and concludes on 5/16/24
• All sessions are held at Heritage Park in Henderson, NV
• The program offers two 75-minute training sessions per week (Tuesday/Thursday)
• The fee for 17 weeks / 34 sessions is $395 (paid in full), or $425 (paid in 4 installments)
• Participants may join the program at any time; fees will be pro-rated for sessions missed prior to registration
• Participants can choose to attend one session per week instead of two at a reduced fee
• Players may participate in both Heat FC Sparks Academy and SNSA Youth Recreational League

Sparks Academy Program

U5 - U8

Sparks Program is to identify, retain, and train potential competitive players in the U5-U8 divisions to provide them with the technical and tactical skills to play competitive soccer. Sparks Program will be holding two free clinics a year for players to come out for evaluation. Sparks Program is to identify and prepare players from recreational soccer to competitive Select Program. 

Player Notification:

Players will be formally notified via an invitation letter that will inform them that they have been identified as a potential competitive player and that will provide information about the Sparks Academy Program. Trainers may contact the parents of potential Sparks Academy players before sending a formal invitation to determine the player’s level of interest. Heat FC staff may also call the parents of the players after the invitation letter is sent to answer any questions they might have about the program.

Trainers:

The Heat FC training staff, supplemented by Heat coaches as needed (contract trainers), will be responsible for the development and implementation of the curriculum of the Sparks Academy Program.

Age-Specific Technical Guide:

1. Ball Manipulation: Cuts, Drag, Roll, Lift, Toe-Taps, and Foundation.
2. Dribbling: Inside/outside of the foot, roll with sole, Single Scissor, Double Scissors, Hook Move, Step Over, Cruyff.
3. Passing: Only small, short passes.
4. Receiving: Inside of Foot, Outside of Foot, Laces, Sole.
5. Finishing: Finishing on 1 v 1 by using moves and cuts above and by passed-finished.
6. Heading: For fun, which will also help to lose their fear.
7. Turning: Inside Hook, Outside Hook, Sole Hook, Drag Back, Stop and Turn, Cruyff, Step Over.
8. Defending: 1 v 1, body shape and position