Team Training Packages

Avila Soccer offers a specially discounted training program for teams interested in augmenting their in-season training. This high quality weekly training program uses the Avila Method™, a unique methodology tailored to the needs of young athletes. The use of a small indoor turf allows maximum action, quickens the pace of training, forces development of reaction skills, and encourages creativity. We also offer specialized keeper training for your team's goalkeepers. We limit our role to training, leaving game-day responsibilities to a team's coaches. We provide coaches with a professional training resource for their teams.

Training at Avila Soccer is designed to imitate the real game. Many of the drills have been fine-tuned over a period of 18 years to accomplish the following:

· Increase functional strength to gain position against ones opponent and for stronger and longer shots, crosses and throw-ins.
· Improve rotational and core strength for fast and powerful shots and better overall balance.
· Enhance multi-directional speed and acceleration to reach the ball faster, beat opponents and avoid ones marker.
· Improve multi-directional movement to twist, rotate, jump, control, slide, pass and shoot.
· Enhance flexibility for a more fluid and powerful running stride.

The goal at Avila Soccer is to get players to transfer what they have learned to the real game. What good is it if players improve their skill level and also become fitter if they do not learn how to involve themselves in the play? Many players engage in "social loafing" and leave the big plays for their teammates as they assimilate into the crowd of their piers on the soccer field. They miss opportunities to make the "big play" because they need training in how to assert their speed and skill. Therefore the Avila Method emphasizes the teaching of tactical awareness as the greatest way to enhance performance.

Avila Soccer prepares your team for success through a two-pronged approach of awareness and education while offering a superior program that can be delivered throughout the entire season. Here's an outline of the program:

I. Education and Awareness

1.	Tactical Awareness
2.	Benefits of conditioning with the soccer ball
3.	Avila Method skills program goals and methods

II. Training

1.	Pre-Season Skills Assessment    Your team will receive two complimentary Avila Soccer skills sessions (all Avila Soccer sessions are one hour) scheduled during the week just prior to the start of regular skills training.
2.	In-Season Avila Soccer Skills    Your team will be trained by our experienced professional staff in our indoor facility for sessions lasting one hour. Parents will enjoy a comfortable lounge, internet access, electronic massage chair, treadmills, TV, a live video feed of the session, and video analysis. We will make our facility available for team meetings at least once per season at no additional charge. (Scheduling will be at our discretion).
3.	Optional Pre-Season and In-Season Training    Athletes are eligible to sign up for regular Avila Soccer Small Group Skills Training (3-6 athletes) or Private Skills Training (1-2 athletes) at 10% off. Please note that we currently have a waiting list for private Skills Training.
4.	Consulting to Team Coach    We provide instruction to your team coach on active-dynamic warm-ups, and training components to deliver as part of your routine outdoor team training. It is very important to understand that we provide training sessions and do not coach games. We're an efficient resource for player development.
5.	Adult Avila    Team parents are eligible for a 50% discount on adult training packages during non-peak hours. Yes, we teach adults how to play soccer. Many of our adult patrons are completely new to the game.

III. Pricing

1.	Pre-season Camps    Two free team sessions over a 7-10 day period prior to the start of team practices.
2.	Optional Training    Beginning March 3rd, any athlete from your team who would like additional small group or private lessons may sign up for 8, 16 or 24 sessions and receive a 10% discount. Your team will also receive 10% off any Avila Soccer camps.
3.	In-Season Soccer Skills Training    Avila Soccer will provide 24 one-hour sessions in our training facilities for $12 per player per session. The team will be responsible for collecting the fees and paying Avila Soccer with one check in one installment due on the first day of training. If your team comes twice a week, the rate will drop to $10 per player session.
4.	Keeper Training    We are serious about helping your team be successful. That means a special commitment for goal keepers is required. This specialized training will be offered free of charge once a week. It requires that your keeper(s) be available to attend the once a week keeper session, currently scheduled for Thursdays at 6:30pm.