Winter Soccer Training at Bergstrom: January 7 - February 28, 2008
- Teaching Group/Coaching Assignments
- Field Map for Training
- Medical Release (mandatory for non-ASC players)
- Game Day Schedule (U7/U8 and older)
- Game Day rosters (U7/U8 and older)
Note: The opening page of the Active.com listing only gives the first few age groups. Click "register now" and it will show all of them. If, after you do that , your age group is listed as "closed", please contact Gary Eyles to get on a waiting list or find out if/when we open a new section for your age: 515/316-5117 or garykix@mchsi.com.
Soccer players, there is no need to put your cleats away, as the Ames Soccer Club will conduct a winter training program on the synthetic turf surface at the Bergstrom Indoor practice facility on the ISU campus. The Bergstrom facility is the premier location for indoor soccer in the state of Iowa!
The program consists of weekly training sessions for everyone and three game days that will develop players technically, tactically, physically, and psychologically. The curriculum will have a high focus on technical development helping each player become more comfortable on the ball resulting in better, quicker decision-making.
Last year’s program attracted almost 300 players, ranging in age from 4 – 18 years old. We anticipate that spaces will fill up very quickly so make sure that you register early so that you do not miss out on this exciting and fun program.
2008 Program Features
- Curriculum developed by ASC Director of Coaching and Player Development, Gary Eyles
- Coaching by Nationally and State Qualified Staff
- Open to all players, regardless of club/program affiliiation
- High emphasis on technical development with low player/coach ratio
- Specialized Goalkeeping sessions available
- All registration is on-line. Click here to register.
Program Organization
- Open to all players U5/U6-high school
- U5-U10 players may choose either Monday or Tuesday sessions. (Players may sign up for both if they choose.)
- Players will be divided into age and gender groups (girls or co-ed)
- All players will receive eight age-appropriate training sessions
- Additionally, three game days will be scheduled for U7-High School age groups on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons: Jan 19/20, Jan 26/27, and Feb 2/3.
- New: Speed and Agility Sessions for U11 and Older Players - Monday or Tuesday evenings!
2008 Schedules and Cost
| Age group | Time (evenings) | Cost |
| U5/U6 (pre-K, K) | Mon, 6:30 -7:25 or Tues, 6:30 -7:25 |
$65 |
| U7/U8 (1st, 2nd grade) | Mon, 6:30 -7:25 or Tues, 6:30 -7:25 |
$75 |
| U9/U10 (3rd, 4th grade) | Mon, 6:30 -7:25 or Tues, 6:30 -7:25 |
$82 |
| U11/U12 (5th, 6th grade) | Thurs, 6:30 - 8:00 |
$130 |
| U13/U14 (7th, 8th grade) | Mon, 7:30 - 9:00 | $130 |
| High School | Tues, 7:30 - 9:00 | $140 |
| Speed and Agility (U11 and older) | Mon, 6:30 -7:25 or Tues, 6:30 -7:25 |
$65 |
Prices do not include the Active.com convenience fee, which we pass along in order to keep our Fall/Spring registration fees low.
Questions: Contact Gary Eyles: 515-360-5117 or garykix@mchsi.com
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Fast Feet Indoor Soccer League Nov/Dec 2007
Hard-Court Short-sided Soccer In Partnership with Ames Park and Recreation
Oct 24 update: Though the deadline has passed, there are openings in many of the age/gender divisions. Please contact Nuno (268-8002 or Nunofh@isunet.net) ASAP if you are interested in playing.
Sharpen your soccer skills this November and December in the “Fast Feet” Indoor Soccer League in Ames, being offered for U9/U10 and older players, including adults! Partnering with Ames Park and Recreation, we are able to move to new spacious digs out at the Ames Middle School.
This is a small-sided game played with a weighted ball that puts a premium on quick passing and decision making. Games are 40 minutes non-stop with substitution on the fly. Play is 5 on 5 (including keeper).
Using specially weighted balls, the number of touches on the ball and pace of this game put high demands on the technical ability and quick, quality decision-making of players. This is a brand of soccer used to develop highly skilled players all over the world. Brazil, Spain and Portugal, for instance, are countries where the popularity of this version of indoor soccer is credited in large part for the composure and creativity that their top soccer players show with the ball at their feet. Not to be neglected, this is also a game that is a lot of fun to play.
Players will register as individuals and teams will be formed with an eye to havin good competitive balance. If you would like to register as a full team, please contact Nuno Ferreira (268-8002, 451-4425, Nunofh@isunet.net) directly.
Registration form: Click here. Mail in with check.
Game dates: November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 6, 15, 22
Tentative Schedule, Subject to Enrollment numbers
- U10 Boys & Girls 2:00—2:40 p.m.
- U11 Boys & Girls 2:50 —3:30 p.m.
- U12 Boys & Girls 3:40—4:20 p.m.
- U13 Boys & Girls 4:30—5:10 p.m.
- U14 Boys & Girls 5:20—6:00 p.m.
- U16 Boys & Girls 6:10—6:50 p.m.
- U18 Boys & Girls 7:00—7:40 p.m.
- Adult 7:50—8:30 p.m.
Please Contact Nuno Ferreira with any questions:
Nuno Ferreira, “Fast Feet” Indoor Soccer League Director and Assistant Director of Coaching. Phone H: (515) 268-8002. Phone C: (515) 451-4425. Nunofh@isunet.net