Springs Skills Centre - Term Programmes - Term 2 registrations OPEN

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 2 2023

Monday 24th April - Thursday 29th June (10 weeks)

Boys and Girls U5 to U8 

Mondays 4pm - 5pm, Field 5

*no session on Monday 5th June (King's Birthday)

Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 5

*no session on Tuesday 25th April (ANZAC)

Thursdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 5

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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 24th April - Thursday 29th June (10 weeks)

Boys and Girls U9 to U10

Mondays 4pm - 5pm, Field 6

*no session on Monday 5th June (King's Birthday)

Boys and Girls U11 to U13

Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Field 1 (corner nearest field 6)

*no session on Monday 5th June (King's Birthday)

Girls U9 to U11

Thursdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 6

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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 2 2023

Monday 24th April - Thursday 29th June (10 weeks)

Boys and Girls U9 to U13

Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm, Field 1