Greetings and Salutations!
I just got back from some much needed R&R in New Mexico and couldn't be more jazzed about the next couple of weeks and months! It's totally soccer season! You gotta love it!
I wanted to announce a great update to the schedule and the Academy format as it works today. Over the past few months I've been experimenting with moving toward a drop-in schedule, in fact, I've been preparing my Winter '11 schedule to accommodate a more flexible training rhythm but decided that the summer would be the best chance to try it out!
So, here's the deal.
Starting TODAY if you have signed up and are current in your payments for Dedicated Level 1 or 2 training you will now get an additional 14 sessions for no additional cost!
Yes.
14 extra sessions free!
But wait ....
My other two groups get more too! Limited and Development level 1 players, if you've paid already, you get 8 extra sessions for free too but yours will be in a mixed group environment! Your free sessions will be Wednesday's 8am-9:20am.
WHY? What's the catch!?
Here's the scoop. Each group will expand to 12 players instead of 8. This is because there's been so much demand and great word of mouth (thank you!) that I don't have time or space to fit new players in and not every player shows up for training. So even though only 8 players are in a group, an average of 4-5 are there each session!
Also, I've really disliked the practice that players can't train with me because of a scheduling conflict, etc. so I decided to move to a more user friendly option that allows every player the freedom to choose when and how much they want to train. I've also wanted to offer a program that allows a player to train as much for as little as possible. So I decided to experiment with this model and offer it to you for free!
Here is the new program for Dedicated Level 1 and Level 2 players:
For your Summer Academy tuition of $500 you get access to over 44 sessions, that's an insane $11 per session if you make each and every one.
The new training sessions will still be on the Friday/Sat/Sunday rhythm, plus, starting June 29th will move to the 8am to 9:30 drop in slot on Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday! until August 19th.
That's almost like going to a summer camp each week for only $33 a week!
Plus on Wednesday you can do two sessions!
Limited Level 1 and Developmental Level 1 Players:
You've been given Wednesday from 8am-9:30am as your additional training slot starting June 23rd through August 18th.
You also now have the option to upgrade your membership and still be in your same Tu/Th group but still come to the Dedicated groups too!
Don't expect this price to last!
What will change?
Part of my learning has noticed that players are struggling incorporating their new found techniques into real games. That they lack both the technical execution and the tactical speed of play that playing at a higher level demands. Several players over the winter requested more tactical teaching and since I tried to limit groups I couldn't help the player get better faster!
So part of the format change will include more instructional games that help the player execute their new found techniques within a games format while also still emphasizing skills instruction. Also, more time with the player over the week will also allow me to spend more time building a better athletic foundation for the player in terms of speed, agility and coordination.
The amount of players per session will be the most obvious change during the times, but I've found that having multiple levels of players, multi-age and gender is actually beneficial as long as it is long term and low stress. Still the benefit is that the same coach is leading the individual players! As in basketball, one coach will have twelve different players of different ages all working on similar skills, but with enough individual attention. The older players mentoring the younger ones, while continuing to push each and every player!
What if I miss a session?
A common question but it's easy to answer. You're really only buying access to training and getting the value as it is spread out through the session's attendees. If three players show up it's a $45 cost for 1.5 hours (90/hr divided by 3 players) If one player is there it's a $90 cost, if 8 players are there it's a $17 cost. Over the course of the summer it all balances out by paying $125/month and making some sessions more than others in your group. If you absolutely need a session, drop in to any academy session during the week.
With the new dates added, you're receiving more access for less cost. What I'm receiving is more experience and knowledge for my next years' winter program which will allow players to train with me four nights a week for five months, which is unheard of!
So be sure to complete your registration and complete your first payment if you haven't done so,
This offer is only for existing and current clients!
If you have any questions please feel free to ask!
