WGSC
Academy
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WGSC Academy Information
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Location: South Gate Church Gym
Wednesdays
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5:30-6:25 pm
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Ages 4-7
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6:30-7:25 pm
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Ages 8-12
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Dates
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Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 & 18
USYS "The Game Project"
Location: South Gate Church Gym
Wednesdays
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5:30-6:25 pm
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Ages 4-7
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6:30-7:25 pm
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Ages 7-12
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(age 7s have the choice of either session)
Dates
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Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26
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Ages 4-8
Game Schedule
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Saturdays, Jan 11-Mar 1
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50 min games between 8am-2pm
Additional Options:
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Winter Academy Plus- Games Only (ages 4-8)
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Winter Academy Plus- Practices Only (ages 4-12)
WGSC Academy Overview
Ages 4 & 5 . .
Fun skill games and coordination activities are introduced to these young players to develop basic motor skills and comfort of moving and running with the ball at their feet.
Ages 6 & 7 . .
Emphasis on more challenging ball manipulation. The ability to perform stop and go movements and changes of direction is developed through 1v1 play. Fun skill games are still a big part of the training. Decision-making activities are introduced to stimulate cognitive development.
Ages 8 & 9 . .
Emphasis on transforming technical ability into skillful play . . playing under pressure! Developing dribbling and passing/receiving skills through 1v1 and 2v1 play to improve instinctive qualities and first touch.
Ages 10-12 . .
Technical and tactical abilities are challenged through small group play (1v1, 2v1, and 2v2 activities) to develop speed of play. Playing under pressure and developing good decision-making ability is paramount.