Craig Demmin Soccer Training Academy
Skill Specific Training
This is an option for players who may not want to join the full academy membership but would like to work on some needed skill areas. The small group skill specific training options are listed and explained on the member's page and are available in 24 or 12 session packages. Each session will cover intense training on that specific skill which will help the player and group advance their soccer knowledge and work on any techniques that may need to be improved. The skills specific trainings are also accessible to our full-time academy players through their membership. Please sign up for the desired session and Craig Demmin will place your player in the age and skill level appropriate group session.
3TC training options fall into six overlapping categories detailed below. The 12-Month and 6-Month Membership options are the most comprehensive training packages. The Specialized Small Group Training options have more flexibility and less total commitment than the membership program. Skill Specific Training is for extra focus on areas requiring refinement and improvement. Lastly, the Hummingbirds Training is a fun program for our youngest athletes ages 5-7.
Skill Specific Training Schedule
Skill Training
Monday through Friday
1v1 Attacking
Developing the required technique and skills in attacking play.
1v1 Defending
Critical basics of how to defend an opponent in the open field.
Awareness Training
Learning skills to scan the field both before and after ball possession. Helps increase speed of play.
Ball Mastery
Improving your feel for the ball by incorporating fun activities with the ball that promotes, coordination, touch, body and ball control.
Communication
Learning to communicate with your teammates on the field of play. Both content, timing and volume.
Dribbling/Running with the Ball
Basic Technique/Skill in having full control of the ball while in possession in small space or large space.
First Touch
Improving your general feel for the ball.
Heading
Learning to head the ball properly.
Passing
Basic passing technique with different surface of your foot, both short and long passes.
Possession
Learning basic technique in possessing the ball, introducing changing angles (movement), communication, body shape and ball control to keep possession of the ball.
Pre-Juggling
Basic skills to kick start your juggling experience. Fun activities that promote you coordination, touch and balance.
Receiving/Ball Controlling
Basic skill for getting the ball under control and preparing for your next option. In the Air and on the ground.
Shooting
Basic skill for striking a ball properly with different surface of your foot.
Shooting Aerial Balls
Basic technique for striking the ball while still in the air.
Small Group Defending
Basic skills in defending both on and off the ball in a small group setting.