We welcome Isabella W to the Junior Academy Girls program! She has practiced with us as a guest the past two weeks. She earned an invitation to join and become an official Junior Academy Girls member for the 2017-2018 soccer year. Welcome (new) Isabella! (We have another Isabella who is a 2nd year player. She… Read More »
We think the girls are ready for a new challenge! We’ll give them a home challenge every couple of weeks, where we ask them to practice 1-2 skills on their own for 5-10 minutes a few times each week. We also include fun games that give the girls a chance to use the related skills in… Read More »
Skills: basic “escape” dribbling moves — twist-off turns and V-pulls. These moves allow you to find or create open space away from pressure so you can keep the ball. And if you can keep the ball, you are on your way to being a ruler! Fun games: If you get bored working by yourself, play… Read More »
Skill: Passing and shooting with the inside of the foot, also called ball striking. Everyone likes to score goals! You’ll score more goals if you can make firm, accurate shots. And your team will score more often if you can make firm, accurate passes. This skill looks easy. It isn’t! There are a lot of little… Read More »
We send “get well soon” wishes to Reese. She broke a bone in her foot in a trampoline accident and will be out of action several weeks. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery!
We think the girls are ready for a new challenge! We’ll give them a home assignment every couple of weeks, where we ask them to practice 1-2 skills on their own for 5-10 minutes a few times each week. We also include fun games that give the girls a chance to use the related skills in… Read More »
When you dress properly, playing soccer in cold weather is fun! But it can be miserable if you aren’t prepared for the cold. Link: cold weather tips
We think the girls are ready for a new challenge! We’ll give them a home assignment every couple of weeks, where we ask them to practice 1-2 skills on their own for 5-10 minutes a few times each week. We also include fun games that give the girls a chance to use the related skills in… Read More »
We welcome Kailey to the Junior Academy! She practiced with us as a guest recently, and has accepted our invitation to join for the spring season.
We think the girls are ready for a new challenge! We’ll give them a home assignment every couple of weeks, where we ask them to practice 1-2 skills on their own for 5-10 minutes a few times each week. We also include fun games that give the girls a chance to use the related skills in… Read More »