Western Springs runs it’s own skills centre providing kids of all ages with opportunities to develop key technical skills and decision making in a series of sessions throughout each term.
The focus is on having fun and learning in a safe environment alongside other players of a similar age. The Springs Skills Centre runs during the middle 8 weeks of each term and provides opportunities for players to develop their individual skills year round.
Mini Skills
Boys and Girls from 5th to 8th Grade
Mini Skills sessions focus on having fun and growing the love of the game. They will provide the kids with the opportunity to get lots of touches of the ball and improve their ability to play the ball with different parts of the foot. Each session will also allow the kids to develop their decision making skills through activities and small sided games (1v1, 2v2, 3v3) and will focus on key skills including:
• Receiving the ball • Striking the ball (passing and shooting) • Travelling with the ball • 1v1 (attack and defence)
If you have any questions about Mini Skills please contact our Football Development Officer, Matt Upton fdo@wsafc.org.nz
Term 2 Sessions
Mondays – 3:45 to 4:45pm, Field 5
6th May to 24th June (no session on 3rd June)
Tuesdays – 3:45 to 4:45pm, Field 5
7th May to 25th June
Thursdays – 3:45 to 4:45pm, Field 5
9th May to 27th June
What is the cost?
Mondays - 7 sessions for $88
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8 sessions for $100
Springs Skills Centre OPEN
Boys and Girls from 9th to 12th Grades
During the skill acquisition phase (9 to 12 years), junior players are encouraged to take part in weekly trainings in addition to a game. The Springs Skill Centre OPEN is for all players aged 9-12 years to attend alongside players of a similar age, aiming to develop key skills in an enjoyable environment that encourages player development. The Springs Skills Centre offers a structured programme aligned with New Zealand Football that aims to develop:
• Four core attacking skills (striking the ball - receiving the ball - travelling with the ball - 1v1)
• Four core defending skills (marking - pressing - interception - tackling)
• Two constants of positioning and communication
If you have any questions about Mini Skills please contact our Football Development Manager, Andy Vernon fdm@wsafc.org.nz
Term 2 Sessions
Girls 11th/12th Grade
Mondays – 5:25 to 6:25pm, Field 5
6th May to 24th June (no session on 3rd June)
Mixed 11th/12th Grade
Tuesdays – 4:00 to 5:00pm, Field 5
7th May to 25th June
Mixed 9th/10th Grade
Wednesdays – 4:00 to 5:00pm, Field 5
8th May to 26th June
Girls 9th/10th Grade
Thursdays – 4:00 to 5:00pm, Field 5
9th May to 27th June
What is the cost?
Mondays - 7 sessions for $70
Tues, Wed & Thur - 8 sessions for $80
Springs Skills Centre PLUS
Invitation Only - Boys and Girls from 9th to 12th Grades
This is invite only with players aged 8-12 years being invited to train together in age/ability matched groups to develop their technical skills and tactical knowledge with and against players of similar abilities. This will help to accelerate player development as players will need to perform at a higher level.
Register through MyComet
- Log into MY COMET using your username and password sent to you from New Zealand Football. https://mycomet-oceania.analyticom.de/en_NZ/login or if it’s your first time then create a new account.
- Go to Register (left hand side)
- Click on the dropdown arrow and search the list of sellers to find Western Springs AFC
- A list of current registration products will show up for you to view. To register, click the + button on the appropriate session and proceed to payment. IMPORTANT: Please check that you have chosen the correct football product for the age of the player.
- You will receive a confirmation email that your payment has gone through.
- Your registration for the Springs Skill Centre programme will be accepted by WSAFC.
- Attend the sessions ready to learn and have some fun!
