NorthWest Training Academy: Welcome
Sunday, November 11NORTH WHIDBEY SOCCER ACADEMY!
Welcome to the website for North Whidbey Soccer Academy!
Our Philosophy: We are committed to helping young players increase their passion for the game while building a solid foundation of their basic fundamental skills.
Academy Staff
Tuesday, December 4
NWTA is offering a Winter Speed Camp!
NorthWest Training Academy is offering a great option for players looking to stay in shape this winter... a Speed and Agility Camp! This training will help athletes at any level and in any sport learn how to run faster and think faster. Come and train with one of the Island's SAQ trainers and have some fun learning the skills that will help you get a step up on the rest. Explosive players determine games!...
Two four week sessions are being held at the Oak Harbor Elementary School Gym.
Session 1: January 3-January 31, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session 2: February 5-February 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Hours for both sessions are as follows:
Ages 6-8 5-6pm
Ages 9-12 6-7pm
Ages 13-18 7-8pm
$55.00 per session or $90.00 for both. Registrations received by December 17th will receive $5.00 off!
Click below on "Winter Camp Forms" for the registration form, available either as a .pdf or .doc file.
If you would like to register ONline you may do so by clicking here!
Handout: Winter Camp Forms
Monday, November 26
Academy Accomplishes first Goal!
The BU12 Galaxy and the GU12 Freedom are currently playing in the WSYSA Presidents Cup Tournament. The Girls got a bye through the first round, while after a lot of rescheduleing done by the Dist. 1, the boys played 2 games this last Sunday, winning both game 7-1, & 4-2, to advance to the Semi Finals.
Both teams did great during their season play both taking first place in th Skagit Rec League. The girls went 8-0-1 for the season. The boys team managed to go 10-0 for the season.
GREAT SEASON TO BOTH TEAMS AND THEIR COACHES!
Presidents Cup Info.........
BU12 GALAXY MAKE IT TO THE FINALS!!!
The galaxy played some good soccer this last weeknd down in Battle Ground. Luckly for all of we got out of there before the rain tried to wash us away. The Galaxy won the first game 2-1, tied the second 0-0, a won the third 1-0, to move on to play the District 2 Surf. The Galaxy meet the Surf in the second game and ended in 0-0 tie, should be great Final. Game time and location is Olympia HS, 11am.
GU12 Freedom played in their Semi-Finals this last weekend in Lake Stevens, they won their first 2 games and lost there last one, which knock them out of a chance to go to the Finals. The girls finish as one of the top 4 teams in the state. Great Job Ladies!
Monday, November 26
Freedom Take First Place in Academy Style!
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The GU12 Freedom took home the championship from the Turkey Shoot! The girls played some great soccer, the communication and team work was fun to watch. The girls won all 4 games, 1-0, 2-1, 4-0, and 1-0 in the final.
AWESOME JOB LADIES AND GOOD LUCK IN PRESIDENTS CUP!
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Juggling in an important part of young soccer players development, no doubt about it. Not all good jugglers are good soccer players, but all good soccer players are good jugglers. Why practice juggling? Because juggling...
*Juggling helps young players develop a touch and feel for the soccer ball
*Juggling allows young players to set and achieve goals (personal juggling records) and promotes good work habits and determination to reach those goals
*Juggling helps young players develop balance, coordination, concentration, and quick reactions
*Juggling is an activity that a young player can practice almost anywhere on their own (in their backyard, at a park, while watching a siblings soccer game, etc.)
In an effort to help promote this important individual soccer activity, the North WHidbey Soccer Academy will recognize all Academy players when they reach one of the following levels; Bronze Level (25 juggles), Silver Level (50 juggles), Gold Level (100 Juggles), Platnium Level (200+ juggles).
* All juggles must be done in front of a Mike Thornton, Ralph Thornton, Ric Dutton, Jeff Green, &/or Rick Anderson. After one of them do watch and do an official count then it will be emailed to Mike Thornton(Academy Director) with the player's name and team , and we will add that player to our recognition.
Sunday, April 22
Academy 4v4 Tournament!
Why 4 v. 4?
The mode and method for children's play has changed substantially. The sandlot and playgrounds, which allowed for free play, have been replaced by organized sport associations and leagues, which are instead governed by adults. As a result, these leagues reflect what adults believe the game of soccer should be like for youngsters. The by-product of this is often over coaching and the investing of an abundance of money and resources on uniforms, warm-ups, and equipment. There is always the likelihood that parents and coaches become too involved in the game during "the game".
Teaching soccer to children requires that the information provided to them is appropriate for their maturity level through some means (THE GAME) that makes sense to them. The environment for play must, essentially, meet the needs of players.
Reducing the number of players to 4 per team allows for all of the components that are present in the 11 v. 11 game: the ball, teammates and opponents, realistic pressure, appropriate space, guidelines (rules), direction of play (attacking and defending), and the combination of length and width in the game (team shape).
What Is Developed
Skill that is realistic. Motor ability: balance, agility, and coordination. Perception: insight and awareness. Vision. Problem solving: choices and decisions. Physical fitness. Psychological domain: fun, enjoyment, and competition. Learning by discovery, trial and error, playing!!!
Repetition
This is perhaps the single most important aspect over the long-term process of developing soccer playing ability. On the playgrounds and sandlots, this occurs naturally... No lines, no waiting, participation is maximized.
Youngsters recognize differing situations that are constantly repeated. Repetition influences: Skill required playing the game (dribbling, passing, shooting, etc.). Decisions and choices that occur during the game.