WINTER OPTIONS 2024/25
BETHEL WINTER TRAINING @ Anna H. Rockwell Elementary School
Throughout this winter we will be providing weekly indoor sessions every Wednesday night at Anna H Rockwell School in Bethel.
Working on a variety of techniques, each age group will work from a specific curriculum to ensure maximum touches and ongoing development. The curriculum has been crafted by CT Soccer Network's DOC who, after working with Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Glasgow Rangers and other clubs, has created exciting and developmentally challenging sessions for each age. Players will use futsal balls throughout the winter - which eliminates the bounce on the harder surface and is proven to provide more contact time for the players with the ball. All sessions will finish with smaller sided, futsal type scrimmage games.
These programs are designed to bridge the gap between the fall and spring seasons. Adding in some additional time with the ball over the winter months will help significantly with the progression back into spring soccer. These dates have been specifically selected to allow players recovery and rest after the fall season while allowing member families time to enjoy the holiday break.
Days - Wednesday's
Dates - 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
Venue – Anna H Rockwell Elementary School, 400 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel
Time – 5:00pm - 6:00pm - U8 & U9 players REGISTER HERE - 6 Spots Remaining
– 6:00pm - 7:00pm - U10 & U11 players REGISTER HERE
– 7:00pm - 8:00pm - U12, U13 & U14 players REGISTER HERE - 1 Spot Remaining
– 8:00pm - 9:00pm - HS players REGISTER HERE
Classes are restricted in size due to being indoors - please register early to avoid disappointment (Classes booked out early last year).
(Please note we try our best to make up any missed sessions, but due to facility availability etc it might not always be possible to fulfill every session)
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FAIRFIELD MINI KICKER'S @ Fairfield Country Day School
Starting on Saturday 11th January, 2025, CT SOCCER NETWORK will recommence our ‘mini kickers’ sessions for players aged from 18 months upwards. This winter we will be offering classes for the 18-35 month olds and 3-5 year olds. All classes will run over a 7 week period and will finish in March.
Parent participation with the youngest group and passive parent participation with the middle group (for the younger kids) in classes that use props, songs and imaginative games that help to build the child’s confidence, self-esteem and social interaction. Each player will have a ball and will learn through fun, developmentally appropriate high energy/low energy games and basic soccer skills.
Days - Saturday's
Dates - 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8 (OFF 1/18 & 2/15)
Venue – Fairfield Country Day School, 2970 Bronson Road, Fairfield
Time – 11am -11:30am (18m – 35m)
– 11:45am - 12:30pm (3yrs – 5yrs)
Requirements - Water and lots of energy!!
(Please note we try our best to make up any missed sessions, but due to facility availability etc it might not always be possible to fulfill every session)
To register for these upcoming clinics please click on the links below:
Saturday's 18 months - 2 year olds REGISTER HERE - 4 Spots Remaining
3 - 5 year olds REGISTER HERE
Classes are restricted in size due to being indoors - please register early to avoid disappointment.
(Please note we try our best to make up any missed sessions, but due to facility availability etc it might not always be possible to fulfill every session)
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MONROE ELITE WINTER TRAINING
This winter our Director of Coaching, along with his staff, will be offering Elite Indoor winter training sessions once a week in Monroe., starting in January.
Throughout the winter we will work on a variety of techniques with each age group working from a specific curriculum to ensure maximum touches and ongoing development. The curriculum has been cultivated by picking 'best practice' techniques from a variety of countries where Rich has previously worked including Scotland, Spain, England, Ireland, China, Singapore and the USA.
Our curriculum is designed in such a way that it will individually affect every player in attendance through exciting and developmentally challenging weekly sessions. The indoor sessions will also involve the use of futsal balls - which eliminates the bounce on the harder surface and is proven to provide more contact time for the players with the ball.
Working hard over the longest season of the year will help the players to bridge the gap between the fall and spring seasons, allowing the players to start the spring season on the 'front foot'. The more time we allow players to work with and conquer the ball along with the many decision making opportunities that the players must overcome will ultimately help in making a more complete all round player. Winter is an ideal time to work on our technique within the tighter closed environment ensuring quicker decisions must be made!
These dates have been specifically selected to allow players recovery and rest after the fall season while allowing member families time to enjoy the holiday break.
Days - Thursday's
Dates - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 (OFF 2/6)
Venue - Stepney Elementary School, Monroe
Time – 5:00pm - 6:00pm - U8 & U9 players REGISTER HERE
– 6:00pm - 7:00pm - U10 & U11 players REGISTER HERE
– 7:00pm - 8:00pm - U12, U13 & U14 players REGISTER HERE
– 8:00pm - 9:00pm - HS Players REGISTER HERE
Classes are restricted in size due to being indoors - please register early to avoid disappointment. (Classes booked out early last year).
(Please note we try our best to make up any missed sessions, but due to facility availability etc it might not always be possible to fulfill every session)
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TRUMBULL WINTER TRAINING @ Christian Heritage School
Throughout this winter, starting on the first Sunday in January, we will be providing weekly indoor sessions every weekend at Christian Heritage School in Trumbull.
Working on a variety of techniques, each age group will work from a specific curriculum to ensure maximum touches and ongoing development. Our HS players will participate in fast paced Futsal games to help them continue with their year round development while also working on game specific fitness in the 5v5 games. Our curriculum has been created by CT Soccer Network's DOC who has over 25 years of professional coaching experience in many different countries and can include massive clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers on his resume. The curriculum is a 'come together' from experiences he has had coaching in Scotland, Spain, England, Ireland, China, Singapore and the USA.
All players will use futsal balls throughout the winter - which eliminates the bounce on the harder surface and is proven to provide more contact time for the players with the ball. All sessions will finish with smaller sided, futsal type scrimmage games.
These programs are designed to bridge the gap between the fall and spring seasons. Adding in some additional time with the ball over the winter months will help significantly with the progression back into spring soccer. These dates have been specifically selected to allow players recovery and rest after the fall season while allowing families time to enjoy the holiday break and also incorporating a short break just before the spring season to allow players the opportunity to rest and re-energize for a strong spring season.
Days - Sunday's
Dates - 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 (OFF 2/16)
Venue – Christian Heritage School, 575 White Plains Road, Trumbull
Time – 10:30am - 12pm - Trumbull HS Girls players REGISTER HERE
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm - Trumbull HS Girls players REGISTER HERE - FULL
– 1:30pm - 2:30pm - U12, U13 & U14 players REGISTER HERE
– 2:30pm - 3:30pm - 5 - 8 year old players REGISTER HERE
– 3:30pm - 4:30pm - U9, U10 & U11 players REGISTER HERE
Classes are restricted in size due to being indoors - please register early to avoid disappointment
(Please note we try our best to make up any missed sessions, but due to facility availability etc it might not always be possible to fulfill every session)
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