Soccer Association for Youth of San Antonio

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM

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Our league is excited to announce our affordable and quality Technical Training Program (TTP) that will provide a platform for our young players to improve every facet of their game. The primary focus of the TTP is the development of the technical skills of each player.  Our program is designed to improve development of players, concentrating on organized, age-appropriate training sessions and creating an environment that is fun for the players. 

TTP is part of our "Pyramid To Success" model, and it supplements both our Outdoor and Futsal Programs.  The Outdoor Program is our traditional recreational league played during the Fall and Spring seasons at Pride Park & Thulemeyer Park in Schertz.  It is the "foundation" of our model.  Our Futsal Program is our year-round Rec Plus program that supplements our Outdoor Program.  TTP will help develop the technical skills of our players to help them be successful in both our Outdoor and Futsal Programs.

To provide soccer specific training for youth players ages 6-18 years old.  TTP will focus on four areas of training specified in the U.S. Soccer Curriculum:

Technical - The ability to efficiently perform a task or specific soccer movement.

Physical - Possessing necessary physical attributes to be able to compete at a competitive and healthy level.

Tactical - Having an understanding or knowledge of the game and game related concepts (understanding a system of play).

Psychosocial - Having the appropriate level of mental toughness and ability to function in a team oriented environment.

The TTP is setup with three levels for each age group:  TTP 101, TTP 201 and TTP 301.  Each session will run for four (4) weeks and participants will attend a one-hour session each week.  Each new participant must start with TTP 101.  At the end of each session, all participants will be evaluated and either recommended for the next level or repeat the same level again.  The goal is for each participant to show marked improvement in their technical skills during each session to move up to the next level.

TTP 101:  TTP 101 is the introductory-level course which each player must attend.  TTP 101 will focus on introducing technical aspects of the game.  The objective of this course is to instill the importance of proper technique and repetition. Participants will also be introduced to physical and psychosocial aspects. TTP 101 is the foundation course for the program, and participants will get a very good idea of what the program and culture is all about.  We want to develop players both from a performance and personal standpoint.

TTP 201:  TTP 201 is the progression course from TTP 101. The objective here is to build on all aspects from the previous level and introduce new and advanced concepts.  TTP 201 will still focus primarily on technical aspects of the game but at this stage, we will introduce tactical aspects as well.  TTP 201 will require a solid foundation of technical skills.  Drills will simultaneously incorporate multiple tasks (i.e. dribbling, passing, moving off the ball), which will imply each participant be able to complete the basic skills learned in TTP 101.

TTP 301:  TTP 301 is the final level of the program.  Participants must be able to perform all skills learned in TTP 101 and TTP 201. The objective of this course is to sharpen all technical aspects and develop strong understanding and application of tactical and physical aspects of the game.  Participants will be encouraged to increase their soccer IQ with regards to understanding how to maximize their personal attributes and how to incorporate their skills and knowledge into a team setting.

Below is our Spring Session schedule:

SUNDAYS:  3/24, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
TTP 101 (5PM - 6PM): Under-7 to Under-10
TTP 101 (6PM - 7PM): Under-11 to Under-14

NOTE:  Only 12 slots are available for each time slot.  We reserve the right to combine age groups or assign players to another age group as needed.  Only players registered for Spring 2024 Season are eligible to participate in TTP.  Registration fee is $100 per player.  REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

TTP SCHEDULE:  Each session consists of four (4) one-hour training sessions held once a week at our Red Horse Park Futsal Court in Universal City.

TTP LOCATION:  Our first-class Futsal facility has a state-of-the-art sports surface that provides the optimum environment for training our athletes.  Red Horse Park Futsal Court is located at 134 Meadow Way in Universal City.

TTP UNIFORM:  Each participant is required to wear a black shirt, black shorts and black socks.  In addition, all participants must wear appropriate shoes, either Futsal or indoor shoes (black soled shoes not allowed).  No cleats, turf or tennis shoes allowed.  We will provide balls and training equipment.

TTP sessions will be administered and conducted by our Technical Director, Devin Vega.  Devin has been playing soccer since he was four years old.  He was actually one of the original players in our league when we started in 2002.  Devin has a wealth of experience to share with our players, having won National Championships with FC Dallas, played professionally in the United Soccer League (USL), and represented both the U.S. Youth National Team and Puerto Rico Men's National Team.  Our league is proud to have one of our original players return to our league to train our young athletes!

*  FC Dallas - U16 & U18 National Champions
*  U.S. U17 & U19 Youth National Teams (9 CAPS)
*  Clemson University NCAA Division I Verbal Commitment
*  San Antonio FC (USL) - Signed first professional contract in 2017
*  Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
*  FC Tucson (USL)
*  Real Monarchs (USL)
*  Puerto Rico Men's National Team (15 CAPS)

If you have any questions about TTP, please send an email at:  TTP@saysat.org