Player Training Programs
ASA's Player Development Programs (PDP) bring professional coaching to Andover players! All U8, U9, and U10-U12 boys and girls can take advantage of these professional coaches to develop foot skills and tactical training. These programs supplement the regular practices and games supported by our ASA coaches.
Winter Player Development
Girls
ASA has secured winter player development training sessions at Breakaway Sports in Dracut for ASA U10-U14 girls with Mass Youth Soccer Coach Lynn Gugliuzza. The 9 weeks skills academy begins January 9th and ends on March 12th. Registration for the following sessions are available at http://www.andoversoccer.org/registration.
U10/U11 Girls intown: 4:30 - 5:30pm, $135/player (limit 16)
U11/12 Girls travel: 5:30 - 6:45pm, $160/player (limit 16) Registration is full.
U13/U14 Girls travel: 6:45 - 8:00pm, $160/ player (limit 16)
Boys
ASA has secured winter player development training sessions at Breakaway Hockey Dek Sports (1734 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut - (978) 455-5038) for ASA U10-U14 boys with Mass Youth Soccer coaches. The 9 weeks skills academy on Thursdays begins January 12th and ends on March 15th. Registration for the following sessions are available at http://www.andoversoccer.org/registration.
U10/U11 Boys intown: 4:30 - 5:30pm, $135/player (limit 16)
U11/12 Boys travel: 5:30 - 6:45pm, $160/player (limit 16)
U13/U14 Boys travel: 6:45 - 8:00pm, $160/ player (limit 16)
Coed
Andover Soccer Association has worked with Turf Time Tewksbury to offer a winter player development program for U8 players at a reduced rate of $125 per player. This 8 week, coed program will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm starting January 4 and ending February 29, skipping the February vacation week. Players should wear sneakers and shin guards, and bring a ball and water bottle. Contact Turf Time at 978-851-8485 to register. For registration form, please click here.
Speed Training
Andover Soccer Association has worked with CATZ in Wilmington again this year to offer ASA players speed and agility training at discounted prices. This is an excellent opportunity for players wanting to work on this aspect of their game with professional trainers. Facilities are located a just few minutes from Andover, and the training start on January 9. Click here to see the attached flyer for more details. Please email cgalloway@catzsports.com to register.
Online Training/Skills
This link includes videos and animations of popular dribbling moves and other skills.