Overview
Advanced Training for Developing Players
At this stage, training sessions become increasingly focused on tactical development, while maintaining comprehensive practice across all soccer techniques. Strength and endurance training play a key role, with a balanced fitness program that respects the physical changes players undergo during puberty. Warm-ups, cool-downs, and dynamic flexibility exercises are integral to protecting players’ health and ensuring optimal performance.
Discipline and focus are essential, as players are encouraged to follow coaching instructions both during training and independently. This disciplined approach supports both skill refinement and personal growth, laying a strong foundation for their future in the game.
Skills
Intermediate Player Development Program
Format: 11 v 11
The Eagle Elite Academy serves as the intermediate phase of our youth development model, preparing players for competitive levels ranging from local to national, based on their age and skill. This program places a strong emphasis on tactical awareness while continuing to build essential technical skills, guiding players toward athletic growth and effective team dynamics through a structured curriculum.
Training sessions are held three times per week, supplemented by a weekend match and participation in three to five tournaments annually. Players are expected to attend all scheduled training, matches, and tournaments. For those seeking additional growth, make-up sessions are available with the approval of the Director of Coaching. Regular evaluations and feedback ensure each player’s progress and help establish the athletic foundations needed for future success.
Strength & Endurance
Strength and endurance are an important part of the fitness training.
Focus On Tactics
At this stage, training sessions are oriented more toward tactics. Players must also practice all different types of techniques at this stage.
Discipline
Players must develop discipline at this stage by following the instructions of the coach both during and outside training sessions.
Player Health
Coaching methods consider and preserve players’ health since they will be experiencing many changes due to puberty at this stage. Warm-ups and cool downs are essential, as is dynamic flexibility.
Locations
For boys born in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.