Catalyst Soccer Spring Programs provide the most comprehensive soccer training available in Monterey County. With a program for every age, and ability level, the Catalyst Soccer Club seeks to provide complete soccer training for all players who wish to improve their game this spring.
 
Program 1: Premier Developmental Program
Try-Outs TBA
Ages: U9, U11, U13
Time: Sundays, U9: 9 – 11am, U11: 12 – 2pm, U13: 3 - 5pm
Starting Date: March 30
Location: York School, Monterey
Cost: $135 for 10 Sessions (includes training shirt and a ball)

Catalyst’s PDP and ASB programs are the highest level of training for young players in Monterey County. Held for 10 weeks through out the spring, these Catalyst programs give motivated players the opportunity to train in a professional environment with the highest quality of coaches available.  All players who attend the Catalyst Play Days in February will be placed into either the PDP or Skill Builders Program and will receive age-appropriate training on various soccer themes, including ball skills, scoring and creating goals, problem solving with passing, speed and agility, and early tactical strategy.

The Premier Development Program will utilize a soccer circuit training approach to development. Emphasis is not on winning or losing, but rather on learning and developing good soccer habits. Each 2-hour session is broken into 3 (40 min) periods, full of the most progressive developmental soccer exercises and games which will focus on the following aspects of the game:

Individual Ball Skill: Moves, turns, shielding the ball, 1v1’s and many dribbling exercises that are designed to build a player’s confidence and creativity with the ball at their feet.

Problem Solving: Passing effectively and accurately, possession type games, combining with teammates, give and go’s and other passing exercises to give young players the tools to creatively break down other teams.

Short-Sided Games: Games with smaller numbers (5v5 or 3v3) allowing players to simulate real game situations while maximizing their touches on the ball.

Program 2: Skill Builders - No Try-Outs
Ages: 7-14
Time: Mondays 4-6 pm
Starting Date: March 31
Location: York School, Monterey
Cost: $135 for 10 Sessions (includes a training shirt and a ball)

The Catalyst Soccer Club’s popular Spring Skill Builders Program is an excellent course on becoming a fundamentally sound, young soccer player – regardless of beginning skill or experience level. All boys and girls (ages 7-14) who have the desire to become better players are welcome. This eight-part skills developmental program
is designed to help the young player become confident and creative with their soccer skills. Taught by a staff of top local youth coaches and collegiate players who show “by example” how to become a more skillful player. Topics covered include individual ball skills such as moves, turns, 1v1 dribbling skills; fundamental soccer skills such as, passing, collecting, and shooting the ball; and many small sided games allowing players to simulate real game situations while maximizing their “touches on the ball.”


Program 3: Little Skill Builders – No Try-Outs
Ages: 4-6
Time: Mondays, 4:30 – 6 pm
Starting Date: March 31
Location: York School, Monterey
Cost: $80 for 5 Sessions (includes a training shirt and a ball)

“From little acorns do mighty oaks grow”
The Catalyst Soccer Club’s Little Skill Builders Program is an excellent course on becoming a fundamentally sound, young soccer player–regardless of beginning skill or experience level. All boys and girls (ages 4-6) who have the desire to become better players are welcome. Taught by a staff of top local youth coaches and collegiate players who show “by example” how to become a more skillful player. Topics covered include simple moves, turns, fakes, many ball-control techniques and fun soccer-related games for your new soccer player.

Program 4: High School/ College Prep – No Try-Outs
Ages: 13-17
Time: Sundays 3-5pm
Starting Date: March 30
Location: York School, Monterey
Cost: $135 for 10 Sessions (includes a training shirt and a ball)

For all highly motivated competitive players who want to be exposed to the tactical, technical and physical expectations of playing high-school, competitive club, or collegiate level soccer. Speed and skill with the ball, quickness of thought (transitional play) and emphasis on tactical considerations of the game, such as learning zonal defending and different attacking formation. Special training to develop quicker feet and agility will also be emphasized. Taught by some of the top youth, High School and College Coaches of Monterey County this program is a must for anyone looking to make an impact at the next level.