Grassroots
Winter: Block 1 2023 Program Details
Schedule
Winter Program Start Date:
Wednesday: November 8th, 2023
5:30 - 6:30 pm - DEBUT (2019/18 born player)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - FOUNDATION (2017/16 born players)
Sunday: November 5th, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am - DEBUT (2019/18 born player)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - FOUNDATION (2017/16 born players)
Winter Program End Date:
Wednesday: December 20th, 2023
Sunday: December 17th, 2023
Location
Wednesday:
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex - 19 Bullhead Rd.
Sunday:
Renert School - 14 Royal Vista Link NW
Coaching Staff
Martino Bertolesi (Director of Discovery)
SAIT Trojans Player (CCAA)
Caledonian Football Club (AMSA)
CSHAA All-Star
The Canada Soccer C License (CSA)
Mckenzie McLoughlin
Educations Degree
Calgary Juventus (Calgary Premier League)
Keegan Biggs
Current Tier 1 U17 player
CUSA Premier division player
Rooney Biggs
Current Tier 1 U17 player
CUSA Premier division player
Matteo Perizzolo
SWU AYSL/Tier 1
CSHAA St. Francis Senior Team
Eric Frey
Current 1UP United Player
Players grouping
For an unmatched & positive Coach to player ratio players will be split into 2 groups upon arrival, forming groups of 4 - 8 players. The player will be informed of their group upon arrival each day.
Our goal at 1UP is to ensure every player receives a positive training environment that is best suited for their individual development. As per Canada Soccer Guidelines, player groupings may change from day to day.
Winter Training Menu (Training Topics & Curriculum)
It is crucial that at a young age our grassroots players develop a relationship with the ball and create a strong base that can later be built upon with more technical movements and manipulations. This is why it is important that players get as many touches possible in a session and everyone is on the ball for the entire duration. Below are all the topics that we will work on in rotation throughout these next 2 months.
*Please note this curriculum is flexible and up to the coach’s discretion.
Cuts & Turns (Change of direction)
1. Touch ball before turning the body
2. Inside, outside & roll
3. Slice a block of cheese (foot come over the ball, not around the ball)
4. Turbo time!! Change of speed!
Dribbling (Close control and running with the ball)
1. Dinosaur on a leash (weight of touch)
2. Toe Down like a ballerina
3. Top of the foot (Laces, one foot only)
4. Run away with your dinosaur (go as fast as you can)
Aerial Finishing & Control
1. Contact ball on its way down
2. Point toes down, use laces
3. 6 inch sub from the ground
4. Follow through forwards, not up!
Receiving (Controlling a pass)
1. Be bouncy! (Be on the balls of your feet)
2. Eyes watch the ball, the body gets infront of it!
3. Glue on your feet (Try and get the ball to stick to your foot)
Parents & Spectators Viewing
Parents, friends and families are always welcomed with us! We encourage and welcome all parents and families to watch as much of the training as they please. Please refrain from giving the players instructions during the session.
Apparel
All apparel orders from registration are packed and ready for the first session. Although, unfortunately some orders may be delayed due to supply chain issues from our supplier. We will deliver all backorders as soon as they arrive.
Any additional apparel items can be ordered here: 1upsoccer.com/shop
What to bring
Indoor Soccer boots
1UP Training Shirt
For first timers, your shirt will be ready for you upon arrival!
Black Shorts (If possible)
White Socks (If possible) - Crew socks or soccer socks, no ankle socks!
Water bottle
Extra pair of shoes for arrival - no wet shoes on training surfaces
*Please do not leave home if you are feeling unwell or showing signs of COVID-19 Symptoms.
Refund Policy
Please note that any unforeseen event which causes a cancellation of the program will result in a refund according to the number of sessions remaining!