Springs Skills Centre - Term Programmes
Western Springs runs it’s own skill centre providing kids from 5 to 13 years 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 Skill Centre runs throughout 4 terms of the school year with the 2023 programme starting from 20 February.
Our coaches include male and female coaches who are educated up to the NZF Advanced Junior Level 3.
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 Head of Junior & Youth Football, Andy Vernon on andy@wsafc.org.nz.
Term 1 2023
Monday 20th February - Thursday 6th April (7 weeks)
Boys and Girls U5 to U8
Mondays 4pm - 5pm, Field 5
20th February to 3rd April
Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 5
21st February to 4th April
Thursdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 5
23rd February to 6th April
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Springs Skill Centre
Boys and Girls from U9 to U13
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 is for all players aged 9-13 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 the Springs Skill Centre please contact our Head of Junior & Youth Football, Andy Vernon on andy@wsafc.org.nz.
Term 1 2023
Monday 20th February - Thursday 6th April (7 weeks)
Boys and Girls U9 to U10
Mondays 4pm - 5pm, Field 6
20th February to 3rd April
Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 6
22nd February to 5th April
Boys and Girls U11 to U13
Mondays 4pm - 5pm, Field 1
20th February to 3rd April
Girls U9 to U10
Mondays 4pm - 5pm, Field 2B
20th February to 3rd April
Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 2B
22nd February to 5th April
Girls U11 to U13
Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Field 6
21st February to 4th April
Thursdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Field 6
23rd February to 6th April
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Springs Goalkeeper Skill Centre
Boys and Girls from U9 to U12
We encourage all players with an interest in goalkeeping to develop their skills and love of playing as a goalkeeper by attending our Goalkeeper Skill Centre. These sessions are led by specialist Goalkeeper coaches and are open to all players aged 9-13 years who can attend alongside players of a similar age, aiming to develop key goalkeeping skills in an enjoyable environment that encourages player development.
If you have any questions about the Goalkeeper Skill Centre please contact our Head of Junior & Youth Football, Andy Vernon on andy@wsafc.org.nz.
Term 1 2023
Monday 20th February - Thursday 6th April (7 weeks)
Boys and Girls U9 to U12
Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 1
22nd February to 5th April
