Athletic Club Desoto County
"At The Top Of Mississippi"
Programs
We realize that not everyone
is ready for full blown competitive. They
may be ready to commit to a more developmental based program with
minimal travel or simply more
training. We maintain
our child first philosophies throughout all of our training programs. There are
three important things to know about all of our programs:
1. None of our programs require more than three days a week. From the time we
form teams until the first game is played we train three days a week. Once games
start we go to two training sessions and a game.
2. None of our teams require being involved with more than one team at a time.
(Division 2) This is one of the most confusing things for children in programs that
use
dual registration. The children don't understand why each of their coaches teach so different
and never know which team or game they are going to. They also often train with
their division 2 team for
weeks or months never play any games. Part of developing players is
evaluating their progress in games and then training to correct.
3. We do not play indoor. While it is great for foot skills it does little for
the tactics of the outdoor game. We have also found that most kids (and parents)
really like a break every few months.
4. U-10 competitive play is not encouraged by State or National organizations. U-8 is discouraged but many clubs have discovered that parents of children this young will pay for them to "train." We refuse to be a part of such deceptive practices.
Academy - The Academy program is a once a week one and a half hour technique training session including, not not limited to: dribbling, juggling, passing and receiving, heading, trapping, etc. conducted by a licensed experienced USSF/NSCAA coach. A great way to develop more skill and confidence without committing to anything but training. It is open to anyone 8 years old by July 31 of the present playing year for this program (first year U-10). This program runs $60.00 for 8 weeks with a minimum of 10 participants.
Team Training - For many parent coaches teaching this game can almost overwhelm. We can help. We will send an experienced coach to work a session (or sessions) with your team for $25.00 per session.
Personal Training - Available upon request. The fee is $25.00 an hour per player.
For more information on any of these programs please email comments@acdesoto.org