What We Do

A Well-Rounded Training Development Program

Enjoy the ball when we have it, get it back when we don't

With a heightened focus on developing the technical skills of an individual player, our sessions will increase their ability to maintain possession, improve their speed of play, and allow them to be more successful on the field.

What's on the Menu?

Whatever your player needs to focus on!

Training Academy
Training Academy is focused on the technical work that we feel is taking players to the next level. Think of it as ‘total player development’ – a complete mastery of the fundamentals.
  • First Touch
  • Passing Range
  • Decision Making
  • Game Management
  • Increasing Game IQ
  • Position Specific Details
  • Spatial Awareness & Timing
  • Composure On & Off the Ball
  • Actions In & Out of Possession
  • Mental Endurance & Visualization  
  • Verbal & Non-verbal Communication
Freestyle

Freestyle is designed for players to expand their creativity and comfortability on the ball through large amounts of repetitions in dribbling sequences, learning new fancy foot skills, and dominating the 1v1.

Total Ball Mastery
  • The more comfortable a player is with the ball at their feet, the easier it is to advance onto the more challenging aspects of the game. Mastery of the ball improves a player’s ability to impact a game.
  • Music is used to help players develop rhythmic memory to the movements, almost as if they are dancing with the ball at their feet.
  • A guaranteed 6:1 player to coach ratio gives our players the guidance needed to make mistakes and learn how to avoid repeating them.
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Topics of Freestyle
  • Lateral and Linear Footwork
  • Creative Turns 
  • Using Skills at Speed
  • Creative Receiving Skills
  • Dribbling in Tight Spaces
  • Top Speed While Dribbling
  • Change of Speed While Dribbling
  • Dribbling Against Multiple Opponents
  • Building Confidence Through Technique 
  • Speed/Agility/Quickness With & Without the Ball
Striking

Striking + Finishing is a program designed to strengthen the striking techniques through proper body mechanics, repetition, and game scenarios. This ensures the player has a good understanding of how to perform with proper composure and confidence in front of the goal.

  • Speed of Shot
  • Accuracy & Placement in Goal
  • Proper Ball-Striking Techniques with All Different Parts of the Foot
  • Timing & Placement of Planting Foot
  • Power Through the Hip & Follow Through
  • Passing Patterns & Movement Leading Up to Goal
Goalkeeping begins with the fundamentals in footwork, injury prevention, and saving high/low balls. It also dives into mental strength, situational awareness, and decision making. All the techniques in the world are great to have, but knowing which technique to use when and why is a mandatory element of our training.
Topics for Goalkeeping
  • Distribution
  • Angles of Play
  • High/Low Saves
  • Footwork & Agility
  • Saving the Breakaway 
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Communication
  • Judgment on Crosses
Foundational
Whether you’re a new player or looking to improve your technical footwork training, Salient Touch is the place for you. Our foundational session begins with coordination and agility to gain total ball mastery. It is important that Salient players have a strong sense of mobility with and without the ball that feels like second nature. This session caters to ages 6-12 (prerequisite – minimally a couple seasons of experience).
What to Expect
  • A low player to coach ratio providing  attention to detail is key and coaches make timely corrections to ensure your player is learning proper technique.
  • S.A.Q (Speed/Agility/Quickness).
  • Skill movements that will be introduced, then, overtime, expected to do at speed and with a defender (“hook, push, tap, roll, sole stop, iniesta, backwards L, maradona, insides, outsides”).
  • Natural ball control, effortlessly able to keep the ball in possession.
Prepare to Hear
  • Kid: “Whoa dad! Check out this new skill I learned!”
  • Sideline Buzz: “Who’s that player?? Where do they train?”
  • Coach: “Her first touch and ability to control the ball has improved so much!”
Private Sessions

Private sessions are best for players wanting to grow in a specific area, seeking specific technical help, or needing undivided attention.

Our team training allows coaches and clubs to develop their group with a detailed focus. We offer our services in the following areas: Mental, Physical, Tactical, and Technical.

playLIGA is an extension of our technical training sessions. An experience where players can put everything they learn during the week into practice on the field. Players will thrive in the proper playing environment, where the love and passion for the game will be cultivated.

– 2 hours of small-sided game play

– Individual + team leaderboards to celebrate successes

– Family-centric environment.

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