Catalyst Soccer Presents Annual FREE PLAY DAYS
Don't miss these free clicnics!

Saturday, February 13 @ Good Shepherd School
Sunday, February 21 @ Scotts Valley Middle School
Saturday, February 27 @ Aptos Jr. High

Under 9 age group will be from 9am – 11am
Under 11 from 12pm – 2pm
Under 13 from 3 – 5pm.

Santa Cruz County 2010 Spring Development Programs

NEW! Team Development Program Boys and Girls, all ages 10 player minimum requirement
This spring, Catalyst is proud to provide a new program geared toward the development of players within a team as a whole. For years Catalyst has offered similar team training sessions behind the scenes. Starting in March, teams have the ability to train once a week with some of the top youth and college coaches available in the Central Coast, as a team. We will emphasize similar techniques and tactics to our Premier Development Program, including individual ball skill, problem solving, and short-sided games, but will be available in your own private team training session. Catalyst will also look to work closely with the team's coach on tactical concepts to help the team defend with organization, transition with urgency, and be dynamic in attack.

Each week will cover different topics in fun and creative ways to help stimulate the young soccer minds. Some weeks will even be coached by exciting special guest coaches!
 
So if you’re looking for a way to get your youth team some extra, high quality training this spring, this program would be perfect. Limited space available, so hurry before spots fill up!

Program 1: Premier Developmental Program and Advanced Skill Builders
Try-Outs, you must attend one of the playdays
Boys & Girls Ages: U9, U11, U13

Catalyst’s PDP and ASB programs are the highest level of training for young players in Santa Cruz 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 January and February will be placed into one of the two programs 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 and Advanced Skill Builder Programs 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
Boys & Girls Ages: 6-14
Time: 4-6 pm

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 Dan Chamberlain and 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
Boys & Girls Ages: 4-6
Time: 4:30 – 6 pm

“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
Boys & Girls Ages: 13-17
Time: 4 – 6 pm

For all highly motivated competitive players who want to be exposed to the tactical, technical and physical expectations of playing high-school, Y-League, 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 Santa Cruz County this program is a must for anyone looking to make an impact at the next level.
 

Program 5: Goalkeeper Training - No Try-Outs
Boys & Girls Ages: 6-17
Time: 4 – 6 pm

Goalkeeping is considered one of soccer’s most exciting and integral positions. Technical and tactical goalkeeper (GK) training at the Catalyst Soccer Club is designed for both the experienced youth keeper as well as those with beginning interests in the position.  
The Catalyst Goalkeeping program includes training in the technical aspects of shot stopping, diving, handling crosses, and proper footwork; as well as tactical decision making, positioning, and communication.  Taught by UC Santa Cruz Head Coach, and SCC Breakers Goalkeeping Coach, Dan Chamberlain; this is the most complete goalkeeping training available in Santa Cruz County.