WINTER PROGRAMS

 The main goal of this Academy is to make players dominant attacking 1v1 players, players who are willing to take risks to break down defenses and take on defenders. Program is designed to help players build confidence and composure on the ball but more importantly, cleverness and creativity in taking on players. Program will consist of a variation of skills, common cuts and fakes as well moves by players such as Rivelino, Messi, Ronaldo, Matthews, Hazard, Best, Ronaldino and the list goes on and on. Each night will consist of learning new moves, performing them in 1v1 situations and finishing with a 4v4 game in which players will work on their decision making in a game environment 

 Celtic Elite’s technical Academy on striking a ball will give players the confidence and ability to finish at will. When players are able to strike the ball with the correct technique, they will have the confidence to shoot with velocity and accuracy. The correct technique will also allow the players to finish with a more finesse touch. At the Academy players will be taught how to use their whole body when striking a ball to create maximum velocity, and have the ability to finish with more of a finesse touch using different techniques and different surfaces of the feet. Various techniques like Instep, volleys, half volleys, bending the ball with inside and outside of the feet will be used. Players will build confidence in shooting by being placed in pressure situations and small sided shooting games. 

All of our Academy’s focus on individual player development and this Academy will incorporate many different topics in a pre season progressive training program. This will be an excellent technical program for players of all skill levels. Dribbling styles, Footwork, Passing techniques, Shooting, First touch as well as Vision. Program will focus particularly on the speed of technical execution. Since demanding technical training also has a fitness component to it, it is also a very efficient way to provide more enjoyable fitness training. Program will improve player’s game fitness as well as their mental and technical speed for the start of the season. Players will also build confidence in their ability’s by being placed in pressure situations and small sided games. Players will be placed in groups depending on ability and playing experience.