Soccer Institute
is an elite soccer training academy
founded in the Latin/Continental European school of soccer.
Our singular focus: creating great individual players
The Soccer Institute places a premium on:
Year-long training with curriculum to match.
Concludes with Graduation ceremonies in June.
In contrast to the tradition-bound academies of soccer that value a mere “kick and chase” style, the Institute promotes a game where each player is expected to have direct impact on the game itself.
All coaching is done by pros from Europe, South America, and the USA with regional, national and collegiate level credentials. The coaching staff includes USA National Team coaches who have developed the highest number of local players achieving success at the collegiate, national team, and professional levels.
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The 2010-11 annual program for U8-U14 includes: |
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| At least one 90-minute practice session per week, with multiple training opportunities September to June. | |
| A systematic approach to player development that incorporates the latest research from Europe | |
| Additional training sessions emphasizing foot skills, finishing, soccer aerobics, speed/quickness and more | |
| Winter one-day tournament and league play, 3v3 competitions (at Superdome Sports and other venues) | |
| Seminars on topics such as nutrition and injury prevention | |
| Training session and seminar with national team and college coaches | |
| Evaluations to monitor development | |
| Your choice of any two of the following: o $100 credit towards a week at World Class Soccer Camp, Summer 2011 o $100 credit towards Superdome Sports Summer Select 2011 o FREE Sky Blue FC 2011 Season ticket | |
| Soccer Institute uniform and ball | |
Begins September 2010. Click here for more details and tryout schedule.
High School program begins December, 2010. Tryouts in November.
The Soccer Institute is not a club team, but a program where individual players build their soccer skills and bring their game to its highest level. Note that The Soccer Institute is a supplement to Club team play, not a replacement. In fact, club team coaches are some of our strongest supporters since they know the result is better-skilled club players.
