Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn specialty soccer skills that will enhance your level of play and make you more effective on the field! Our à la carte classes are designed to fill in the gaps where your current skills are lacking, making you a better, more valuable player all around.

Shooting Mechanics Clinic

A 45-minute class specializing in shooting anatomy. We'll deconstruct and review every aspect of shooting in detail: visualization, approach, plant foot positioning, setting the frame, angle of release, turning radius, rotary momentum, follow-through and critical velocity. Only $35 for 2 sessions

Perfect Penalty Kicks

A 45-minute specialty class designed to guide players through the process and pressure associated with penalty kick taking. Everything from stepping up to volunteer for this high stakes moment to choosing the correct corner and technique and cadence is reviewed. Only $35 for 2 sessions

Dribbling Is An Attitude

A 45-minute specialty class for any skill level focused on showing players how to take the responsibility for attacking and penetrating versus a mentality of passing the ball off. Only $35 for 2 sessions

Tactical Awareness

A 45-minute class aimed at helping inefficient players confused about positioning. Players learn to be in the right places during key moments. Detailed live and chalk board explanations about: blind side runs, seams and passing lanes, switching the point of attack, marking space versus marking the player, sideways-on positioning, passing and moving, and more! Only $35 for 2 sessions

Bicycle Kicks/Specialty Kicks

A 45-minute fun and inspirational class using a state of the art 12’’ thick dive mat, teaches secrets of specialty finishing including: bicycle (overhead) kicks, scissor kicks, banana kicks, in-swingers, corner kicks, and set pieces from outside the box! Only $35 for 2 sessions

No Fear Defending

A 45-minute specialty class that teaches defending tactics, techniques and attitudes. Players will gain clarity on notions such as jockey and delay, stabbing at the ball, shepherding, foot and hip positioning, aggressive/assertive play, decision making, and yes, even slide tackling—using our state-of-the-art 12" thick dive mat. This class is a must for kids who don't "get it" and for players who are ready to accept the responsibility of contributing when they are not actually in possession of the ball.

Critical Skills 101, 201, 301

This class is the core product of Avila Soccer also referred to as small group lessons Players are grouped by age and experience (i.e 101,201, 301) using a creative coaching approach to technical skills enhancement with a focus on mastery and development of rhythm, coordination, creativity, vision and individual excellence. $94 per month (once a week)....check out Season Passes for major discounts!

Specialty Class Pricing and Packages

Our specialty skills classes are priced as follows:

• All specialty classes are sold $35 for 2 sessions on any given specialty topic.
• Buy 2 months of critical skills classes of your choice (also called small group lessons) up front, and get 2 sessions of any one specialty class FOR FREE (this is a savings of $140)!
• Buy 2 different specialty classes of your choice (e.g. Shooting Mechanics Clinic and Perfect Penalty Kicks) for $59 (or a savings of $10)! Because specialty classes are sold two sessions at time, this package includes four classes total so the player has a chance to reinforce and review what they learned in the first class. This package allows four weeks for completion, but we'll work with you if you need more time.
• Buy 3 different specialty classes of your choice for $89 (or a savings of $16)! This package allows six weeks for completion, but we'll work with you if you need more time.
• Buy 4 different specialty classes of your choice for $104 (or a savings of $36)! This package allows six weeks for completion, but we'll work with you if you need more time.
• Buy 5 different specialty classes of your choice for $134 (or a savings of $41)! This package allows eight weeks for completion, but we'll work with you if you need more time.

Please call Eryck Avila at 363-7992 if you have any questions or if you'd like to register for classes. If you get voice mail please leave a message, and your call will be returned promptly. Check our Schedule page for age groups and class availability.