LUSA Development Academies will follow the “Stationed Based” training model.
The Academy is ran by certified LUSA Staff Coaches who follow Canada Soccer's “station based” approach to training. Players move from one skill-building activity to the next at regular intervals. The time spent on each activity varies based on the age of the player. This method is not only more fun for young players who tend to have short attention spans, but also allows training sessions to be tailored to an individual’s need.
Training sessions are built around four activity stations:
Addressing all four of these training “pillars” at each practice session will help develop well- rounded young players with a foundation in physical literacy, solid soccer skills and, ideally, an enduring love of the game. Langley United fully support the Preferred Training Model.
What are the benefits to the players?
- Lots of variety
- Opportunity to meet new friends
- Work with different coaches
- Lots of activity
- Very little down time
- Get to play the game while learning
- Are able to express themselves
- Creates an environment where they can fall in love with soccer
- Caters to their various attention span’s
- Great learning environment
- Access to the best available coaching at the club
LUSA offers development academies for both Players and Goalkeepers:
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
(U6 - U16) Boys & Girls
Player Development Academy will focus on the individuals:
- Ball mastery
- Passing /Receiving
- Turning /Shielding
- Defending
- Shooting
- Attacking
- Crossing
- Combination play
- Game Play (Movement)
- Decision making on and off the ball
- Small Sided Games
GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
(U8 - U18) Boys & Girls
Goalkeeper Development Academy will focus on the individuals:
- Starting Position
- Handling
- Diving
- Crosses
- Angles
- Breakaway
- Decision Making
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SPRING 2025
Program Dates:
Every Friday - April 4th 2025 to June 6th 2025
No programming:
April 18th for Family Day Long Weekend.
May 19th for Victoria Day
Location:
Willoughby Community Park Turf fields.
Times:
Players
U6-U9: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
U10+: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Goalkeepers
U8-U12: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
U13+: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: $150