Tonka United Soccer Association

Spring/Summer Goalkeeping Academy

Tonka United is offering five weeks of specialized training lead by our GK coach Cory Lyons (Winter GK training 2009).

Location: Minnetonka Middle School West

The Spring/Summer Goalkeeping Academy is free to all Tonka United traveling goalkeepers.

Please contact dlaw@tonkaunited.org to register your child for the following GK sessions:

Week	Day & Date	Kick Off	Age Group(s) to Attend
1	Sun. April 19	4:00-5:15pm	U10-U13
1	Sun. April 19	5:15-6:30pm	U14-U18
Week	Day & Date	Kick Off	Age Group(s) to Attend
1	Sun. April 26	4:00-5:15pm	Coaches Clinic: Incorporating the GK into your practice
2	Sun. April 26	4:00-5:15pm	U10-U13
2	Sun. April 26	5:15-6:30pm	U14-U18
Week	Day & Date	Kick Off	Age Group(s) to Attend
1	Sun. May 3	3:00-4:00pm	Introduction I to GK U8 & U9
3	Sun. May 3	4:00-5:15pm	U10-U13
3	Sun.May 3	5:15-6:30pm	U14-U18
Week	Day & Date	Kick Off	Age Group(s) to Attend
2	Sun. May 10	3:00-4:00pm	Introduction II to GK U8 & U9
4	Sun. May 10	4:00-5:15pm	U10-U13
4	Sun. May 10	5:15-6:30pm	U14-U18
Week	Day & Date	Kick Off	Age Group(s) to Attend
5	Sun. May 17	4:00-5:15pm	U10-U13
5	Sun. May 17	5:15-6:30pm	U14-U18
Week	Day & Date	Kick Off	Age Group(s) to Attend
6	Sun. May 31 SESSION ADDED	4:00-5:15pm	U10-U13
6	Sun. May 31 SESSION ADDED	5:15-6:30pm	U14-U18

***

Winter Goalkeeping Academy (Sessions Finished March 7, 2009)

Tonka United is offering training for all Tonka United goalkeepers. The Winter Goalkeeping Academy is free to all Tonka United traveling goalkeepers but requires pre-registration as spaces are limited.

Saturdays:

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24

February 14, 21, 28

March 7

(no session Jan 31 & Feb 7)

*Please note that on Feb. 28th sessions are an hour later. U10-U12 1:00-2:00 & U13 + 2:00-3:00PM.

Location: Tonka Dome (MHS)

Session 1: U10, U11, U12 Boys & Girls (Noon – 1:00 p.m.)

Session 2: U13-U18 Boys & Girls (1:00 –2:00 p.m.)

Tonka Winter Academy

Speed and athleticism are extremely important in today’s game. Soccer specific conditioning drills are designed to develop young players speed, agility, and timing over both short and long distances. Agility and co-ordination are two of the many attributes required to become a successful soccer player. Complex movements such as dribbling, turning, passing and intercepting often necessitate quick and large changes in speed and direction and correctly executing skills requires good body co-ordination.

In most cases, the game of soccer is ultimately won or lost by a goal scored from a high intensity build up (a sprint). However, enhancing a players capacity to sprint quicker over a certain distance does not happen by chance. Players will complete various speed training exercises and have the opportunity to record their results over the 6 week program to see where improvements have been or can be made.

The last 40 minutes of each session will focus on a player’s ability to score goals!!! Without a doubt goal scoring is the most exciting part of the game and all players love shooting. Players will be taught correct technique(s) as well as an attitude towards shooting within small sided games.

Wednesdays:

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28

Feb 4, 11
5:00 - 6:15 U10-U12B&G (64 players per session)
6:15 - 7:30 U13-U18B&G (64 players per session)

Location: Tonka Dome (MHS)
6 Week Program

Fee: $80.00 Includes free t-shirt
After Deadline: $20 late fee (if space is available)
No-Refund Policy