Indoor Training at the Bergstrom Facility: Jan 12 -March 5, 2009
Handouts/Information for your first day:
- Map to the facility
- Teaching groups/coach assignments
- Field map within the facility
- Bergstrom Facility rules (e.g., no gum, etc.)
- January 18 game schedule
2009 Program Features
- Curriculum developed by ASC Director of Coaching and Player Development, Gary Eyles
- Coaching by Nationally and State Qualified Staff
- Play on outdoor-like "turf" at the premier indoor field in Iowa.
- Open to all players, regardless of club/program affiliiation: U5-high school
- High emphasis on technical development with low player/coach ratio
- 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, two game days will be scheduled for U7-High School age groups on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons: Jan 17/18, Jan 31/Feb 1.
- Back again: Speed and Agility Sessions for U11 and Older Players - Monday or Tuesday evenings!
To save some money for everyone, registrations will be done by hand to avoid anyone (or the club) paying the Active.com fee. This means that you will fill out a form and mail in a check to him at 5201 Cervantes Road, Ames, IA 50014.
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 two 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.
2009 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) | Tues, 7:30 - 9:00 | $130 |
| High School | Mon, 7:30 - 9:00 | $140 |
| Speed and Agility (U11 and older) | Mon, 6:30 -7:25 or Tues, 6:30 -7:25 |
$65 |
Please note that prices remain the same as last year, but the paper form saves us all 7-10% of the fee which was added as a surcharge last year.
Questions: Contact Gary Eyles: 515-360-5117 or garykix@mchsi.com
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Fast Feet Indoor Soccer League Nov/Dec 2008
Hard-Court Short-sided Soccer In Partnership with Ames Park and Recreation
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: 6 of 7 Saturdays on November 8, 15, 22, 29; December 3, 10, 17
Tentative Schedule, Subject to Enrollment numbers
- U9-U10 Boys & Girls 2:00—2:40 p.m.
- U11-U12 Girls 2:50 —3:30 p.m.
- U11-U12 Boys 3:40—4:20 p.m.
- U13-U14 Boys 4:30—5:10 p.m.
- U13-U14 Girls 5:20—6:00 p.m.
- High School Girls 6:10—6:50 p.m.
- High School boys 7:00—7:40 p.m. and 7:50 - 8:30
- Adults 8:30-9:20
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