The LeftFoot Coaching Academy
The LeftFoot Coaching Academy (LFC) started with 3 players and 1 coach in November of 2008. The idea was to create an environment where each player could continue to work with me outside of the traditional camp, clinic and team environment that were the standard options.
Fast forward to March 2011 and over 100 players have joined the Academy from over 21 different clubs in the metro area--each have had resounding success. Most of the success is based on the format, environment and coaching that has made a difference.
Now based in South Minneapolis, the Academy has a year-round training facility for players from around the state to come and develop into phenomenal, special players.
The idea behind the LeftFoot Coaching Academy was to create an environment that would draw the most dedicated players from around the state, regardless of level, into a small group training environment that would allow each player to focus on getting better as a player, not as a team.
There are no pressures to win, no fears of getting benched, no large field tactics, no yelling, no positions, no bad mistakes, and no useless drills. At the same time, LeftFoot is a club-free environment where players are barred from wearing "club wear" or recruiting. LFC is designed to be a "soccer home" for players to always have a place to play no matter their club, team or school.
Often times with the dedication of players at the Academy there is bound to better coaching and teammates, more dedication to development and a higher emphasis on skill than many club teams. Players dedicated to their own personal development come to the LeftFoot Coaching Academy to develop into special players. They go back to their community clubs and shine.
Each week there are over 30 different sessions available: Academy sessions for Level 1, 2, 3 and Y groups including special topics for Ball Striking, Footskills, Tactical Speed of Play and Aerial Warfare! Each class is limited to either 6-12 players, but prime time spots may open to 12 players with two coaches from time to time. Once it's filled it's full, but since there are so many offerings every player gets to choose when they want to train, how often, and what they want to develop.
© Copyright 2011 LeftFoot Coaching Academy, LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Fast forward to March 2011 and over 100 players have joined the Academy from over 21 different clubs in the metro area--each have had resounding success. Most of the success is based on the format, environment and coaching that has made a difference.
Now based in South Minneapolis, the Academy has a year-round training facility for players from around the state to come and develop into phenomenal, special players.
The idea behind the LeftFoot Coaching Academy was to create an environment that would draw the most dedicated players from around the state, regardless of level, into a small group training environment that would allow each player to focus on getting better as a player, not as a team.
There are no pressures to win, no fears of getting benched, no large field tactics, no yelling, no positions, no bad mistakes, and no useless drills. At the same time, LeftFoot is a club-free environment where players are barred from wearing "club wear" or recruiting. LFC is designed to be a "soccer home" for players to always have a place to play no matter their club, team or school.
Often times with the dedication of players at the Academy there is bound to better coaching and teammates, more dedication to development and a higher emphasis on skill than many club teams. Players dedicated to their own personal development come to the LeftFoot Coaching Academy to develop into special players. They go back to their community clubs and shine.
Each week there are over 30 different sessions available: Academy sessions for Level 1, 2, 3 and Y groups including special topics for Ball Striking, Footskills, Tactical Speed of Play and Aerial Warfare! Each class is limited to either 6-12 players, but prime time spots may open to 12 players with two coaches from time to time. Once it's filled it's full, but since there are so many offerings every player gets to choose when they want to train, how often, and what they want to develop.
© Copyright 2011 LeftFoot Coaching Academy, LLC, All Rights Reserved.
