Fall Academy

 Fall Academy  

Fall Academy Programming

This Fall, VanU is pleased to be offering the following Academy programs:

• Monday Night Development Academy (players born 2013 - 2017)
• Wednesday Night Development Academy (players born 2012 - 2017)
• Monday Striker Academy (players born 2007 - 2012)
• Monday Goalkeeper Academy (players born 2007-2016)
• Friday Striker Academy (players born 2010 - 2017)
• Friday Goalkeeper Academy (players born 2010-2017) 

Monday Night Development Academy

We are pleased to announce that our Academy programming is taking on a new look based on feedback received over the last few seasons. We will be integrating the best parts of our Technical Skills Academy and Small Sided Games Academy and have built a curriculum that will allow players to experience both of those items throughout their Development Academy sessions. 

Players will take part in a general warmup, move into their groups, and go through three activities during their time with us. One activity will focus on a technical aspect of the game; Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling, etc, one activity will help players develop their coordination and footwork, and the final activity will be a themed Small Sided game. 

Groups may vary from week to week as the staff try to ensure players are challenged enough, but ultimately these groups are always dependent on optimal sizes which is determined by attendance.

*Players are expected to wear blue socks, blue shorts, and the Academy VanU Jersey. An email will be sent to all those who register on how to purchase the jersey if you do not already own one.*

Wednesday Night Development Academy *New Location

We will be launching our Academy at a new location this fall. Our Wednesday Night Development Academy will take place at Memorial South Turf.

We are pleased to announce that our Academy programming is taking on a new look based on feedback received over the last few seasons. We will be integrating the best parts of our Technical Skills Academy, and Small Sided Games Academy and we have built a curriculum that will allow players to experience both of those items throughout their Development Academy sessions. 

Players will take part in a general warm, move into their groups and go through 3 activities during their time with us. One activity will focus on a technical aspect of the game; Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling, etc, one activity will help players develop their coordination, and footwork and the final activity will be a themed Small Sided game. 

Groups may vary from week to week as the staff try to ensure players are challenged enough but ultimately these groups are always dependent on optimal sizes and attendance determines that.

*Players are expected to wear blue socks, blue shorts, and the Academy VanU Jersey. An email will be sent to all those who register on how to purchase the jersey if you do not already own one.*

VanU Striker Academy

This program has sold out each time we have offered it and our hope is that a switch to UBC Ken Woods Field, and the addition of a new day, will help keep the interest and enrollment that way!

This program is designed to ensure players taking part get a maximum amount of repetitions in and around the goal. The curriculum will be a variety of finishing activities and game-like scenarios where they can fine tune their goal scoring skills. Training groups are fluid and players will be grouped with like minded players to maximize their experience within the program.

*Players are expected to wear blue socks, blue shorts, and the Academy VanU Jersey. An email will be sent to all those who register on how to purchase the jersey if you do not already own one.*

VanU Goalkeeper Academy

Just like with our Striker Academy, we have switched to UBC Ken Woods Field and have added an additional day for our Goalkeeper Academy this Fall.

This program is designed for trained or aspiring goalkeepers who are looking for GK-based skill acquisition through high repetition, game-realistic situations, and dynamic problem solving. The curriculum will involve all fundamental GK skills including (but not limited to) footwork, handling, diving, high balls/crosses, 1v1s, reaction saves, distribution, and general shot-stopping techniques. The program will involve consistent training groups where individual coaches can track each players progress and give in-depth feedback pertaining to their long-term development.

*Players are expected to wear blue socks, blue shorts, and the Academy VanU Jersey. An email will be sent to all those who register on how to purchase the jersey if you do not already own one.*

Spaces are limited!

Fall Monday Goalkeeper Academy  

VanU Goalkeeper Academy (GKA)

This program is designed for trained or aspiring goalkeepers who are looking for GK based skill acquisition through high repetition, game realistic situations, and dynamic problem solving. The curriculum will involve all fundamental GK skills including (but not limited to) footwork, handling, diving, high balls/crosses, 1v1s, reaction saves, distribution, and general shot stopping techniques. The program will involve consistent training groups where individual coaches can track each players progress and give in depth feedback pertaining to their long term development.

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Spaces are limited!