Advanced Player Academy – Total Soccer Training

Be A Somebody On The Field, Not Just A Body. Stand Out and Be a Difference Maker

JOIN THE TST ADVANCED PLAYER ACADEMY (APA)

Are you an advanced competitive soccer player who is looking for an elite training program over the summer?

Do you want to train in a high-level environment with other advanced players?

If your answer is yes, TST’s Advanced Player Academy is for you.

What is the Advanced Player Academy?

The TST Advanced Player Academy (APA) is a 6-week program for competitive players aged 12-14 years. Training will have a strong emphasis on developing technical ability, tactical understanding, and overall game IQ.

There are two tiers to the APA and players will be placed accordingly. Group 1 will train at a separate time to Group 2. Both groups will train for 75 minutes at a high intensity.

Who is the Coach?

Rick Smith is an English coach who started his career at Fulham, F.C before moving on to Millwall, F.C. where he was the Goalkeeping coach for the Millwall Lionesses (women's professional team), and a disability soccer champion. Rick was a coach for Adidas, an F.A. Coach Educator and obtained his UEFA 'A' License. After being invited to the USA to coach, Rick became the Director of Goalkeeping for... --more--

Rick Smith is a UEFA 'A' License coach who has coached at the professional, collegiate and state level. Click here to find out more about Coach Rick.

How can I participate?

Entry into the academy is by application only; however, you may receive an invitation directly from Coach Rick which will bypass the application process. This can happen in circumstances where a player is already playing at a high level (e.g. ECNL, high level travel soccer).

We understand that high level players are often multi-sport athletes and aren’t playing year-round soccer. If you are one of those athletes and aren’t playing for a soccer organization, we strongly encourage you to apply if soccer is in your future!

TST’s APA will build off of your spring season development and keep your skills sharp. You’ll be able to train at a high intensity, in a high-level environment so you can take the field in the fall season and be a difference maker.

What you'll gain from the program:

> Improved ball control while in possession (refine your touch, dribbling and close control techniques)
> Better passing proficiency (accuracy, height and distance, decision making, vision)
> Improved receiving techniques from the ground and in the air (first touch control through a variety of methods)
> Improved finishing in front of goal

> Learn the art of defending and how to gain the upper hand on your opponent.

> Ability to play at a high intensity while maintaining a high level of technique and focus
> Improvements in physiological components (speed, agility, strength. power)

Who is this program for?

> Competitive players looking to enhance their technical understanding and elevate their performance on the field during the off-season.

Why choose Total Soccer Training?

> Our highly qualified and experienced coaches provide personalized instruction to help every player fine-tune their technical skills and tactical understanding of the game
> Frequent feedback and instruction
> Challenging learning environment

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO APPLY TO THE TST ADVANCED PLAYER ACADEMY (APA)

Player Name *

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Tell us about your current playing level, and the club/organization you play for *
Tell us what position you play and what skills you demonstrate that make you an advanced player *
What aspect of your game do you hope to improve through participation in the APA? *
Parent/Guardian Name *

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Home Address *

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Additional Emergency Contact Name *
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Are there any dates you are unable to attend? *
If there is another player you think would be ideal for this program, please add their name here *

If you refer someone, we'll reach out with information that you can pass on to them.
Comments/Links to any video of a soccer training/game/skill session that may help your application. This is not required.
I authorize Total Soccer Training to contact me regarding my child's application to the Advanced Player Program. I understand that my application does not require me to join the APA or any other TST program now or in the future but I will be given the opportunity.
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