This camp will focus on motor coordination skills with and without the ball, 1v1 skils, positional play and small sided games.

When: Dec 19-22, 2011 - 9am-noon
Where: Graham Middle School Turf (Rain or Shine)
Red Star members only- Register Today

Why 1 vs. 1’s?:

• Helps develop effective movement patterns.
• Huge amount of touches and decision making opportunities.
• Makes players unpredictable.
• Creates space for the individual and team mates.
• Gives players confidence to take the ball under pressure.
• Creates players who can dominate their opponents technically and mentally!
• Helps develop a creative mind.
• Creates potential match winners.

For a player to reach their full potential requires dedication, hard work, and self-belief. When a player exhibits these characteristics, distinguishing themselves from their peers, Red Star will acknowledge and congratulate them with a "Star of the Month" certificate. Key factors in identifying candidates include commitment to self-improvement, dedication, attendance, attitude and quality interaction with teammates and coaches.

November 2011

Girls - Emma Tyler, Isabel Sathy, Kayla Piper, Madison Torode & Amelia Schmitt
Boys -Cameron Ormiston, Ryan Maier, Anand Subramanyan, Nick Juran, Christian Foley, Jason Sandell & Sahil Morchi, Cole Brazell, Josh Pynadath & Isaac Hershenson, Zach Saito, Aaron Bennett & Sebastian Vargas, Eshaan Divatia, Darius Kafayi, Zach Milligan, Mark Shortland, Behrj Baronian, Brian Sathy, Akshay Patil

October 2011

Girls - Fabiola Suciu Zamora, Nicole Shen, Katrina Arsky, Stella Elfishawy, Amanda Gamble
Boys - Kunal Pundit, Franklin Ngai & Rajiv Singireddy, Tommy Pratt, Yannick Scheidegger, Nikhil Bapat, Julian Blecken, Riley Glazebrook
Connor Altinger, Collin McConnell, Raunak Sood/Rohan Pujare, Yuval Nutman, Jimmy Desuki & Henry Lau, Cameron Bachman, Kian Hekmat,
Ian Tudor/Boden Sirey, Emmanuel Leblond

September 2011

Girls - Karina Gupta, Georgia Nieh, Stella Elfishawy, Andrea Saal- Dalma, Katherine Hooper
Boys - Sean Costello, Daniel Williams, Dylan McConnell, Ben Toth, Demetri Giannopoulos, Shiley Einav, Kabir Wagle, Ardem Baronian
Aaron Gitin, Eric Zhang, Raunak Sood, Jimmy Hahn, Nic Boucher, Nolan Bridges, Jason Pynadath, Yahli Einav, and Daniel Louie

August 2011

Girls - Katharine S., Francis B., Amy C., Xanthe B., Janvi S.
Boys - Jack F., Eli S., Charlie B., Caden C., Neil L., Nicco SH., Jun R., Greg T., Ian S., Grant D., Josh P., Ardem B., Ben W., Shiley E., Willem K., Ciaran L, Emilio SH., Anders E., Cam M., Kyle G.

May 2011

Girls - Kayla P., Emmatise S., Elen P., Sonya DeU.
Boys - Ethan A., Neil L., Jimmy D., Henry Z., Eric R., Zain J., Jonah C., Ben S., Paul K., Josh P., Ardem B., Yannick S., Kevin K., Benjamin S., Brady B., Daniel S., Tyler M., Trevor S., Alex T.

April 2011

Girls - Madison T., Amy C., Emma T., Janvi S.
Boys - Rishi J., Thomas N., Ajay M., Jun R., Isaac H., Neal L., Felix O., Luke M., Ben L., Willem K., Christian M., Anand S., Brian P., Ryan B., Alon, Cameron O.

March 2011

Girls - Stella E., Aditi M., Madeline P.
Boys - Jimmy H., Soren D., Ryan J., Jackson A., Jake S., Erik Z., Bob H., Jack H., Seth M., Rajiv S., Nache G., Sean C.

February 2011

Girls - Shreya G., Kaia R.
Boys - Nicholas B., Amir I., Sebastian P., Henry L

October 2010

Girls - Janvi S.
Boys - Aaron P., Nicholas B., Neil L., Ilan K. Neal L., Tyler K., Jonah C., Giovanni V., Ciaran L., Shane M., Henry L., Brian P., Brady B., Brendan K., Max. C., Taran R.,

September 2010

Girls - Erin C.
Boys - Barrett W., Zachary M., Dustin T., Jack C., Grant D., Tyler K., Eshaan D., Bob H., Ben L., Christian F., Kirill Z., Daniel W., Tyler M., Sean C.

August 2010

Girls - Xanthe B.
Boys - Aaron P., Rishi J., Ajay M., Joshua P., Tyler W., Kevin A., Aaron B., Ben T., Kevin K., Cole B., Anand S., Kyle G.

May 2010

Girls - Danielle B. & Jennifer H.
Boys - Diego C., Aaron G., Ben S., Jake S., Ardem B., Nick J., Guy M., & Thomas L.

April 2010

Girls - Elen P. & Brooke L.
Boys - Jackson A., Josh P., Kabir W., Logan H., Ben L., Kevin K., Shen B., & Nick M.

March 2010
Girls - Nivedita G. & Kaia R.
Boys - Yuval N., Amit M., Connor A., Eric E., Kasim Y., Franklin N., & Rajiv S.

February 2010
Girls - Erin C. & Janvi S.
Boys - Diego C. & Yannick S.

The goal of the Red Star Pre-Comp Academy is to identify very young soccer players who will enjoy a more dynamic play environment, and to provide a technical pathway for future transition into competitive soccer. By offering recreational-league players a chance to train in a new and challenging environment, Red Star will create a larger pool of enthusiastic, technically proficient players. Development Academy sessions will be planned and run by licensed Red Star coaches and will emphasize enjoyment of the game, as well as sound fundamental soccer skills and technique.

The Academy curriculum is designed for players aged five through ten and emphasizes an introduction to ʻthe beautiful game,ʼ and proper execution of basic techniques such as dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting in a fun yet challenging environment.

For the winter season, the program runs from February through March, a total of 10 one-hour sessions. Cost for the program is $160 per player and includes adidas training t-shirt and entry into two in-house play-date soccer festivals. Drop-in sessions are available, please contact our Technical Director.

Fall 2011 Session
Friday practices: September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 (5:15-6:15 p.m. Montclaire Elementary, Los Altos)
                        
Play-Day Festival: Sunday, September 25, 2011 and October 30, 2011 (8-9 a.m. Slater Elementary, Mountain View)

Winter 2011 Session
 
Thursday dates (5-6 p.m. Montclaire Elementary): Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday dates (5:15-6:15 p.m. Montclaire Elementary): Mar. 3, 10
Thursday dates (5:45-6:45 p.m. Montclaire Elementary): Mar. 17, 24
Play-Day Festival: Saturday, Feb. 26 and March 19 (8-9am Grant Park)

Spring 2011 Session
Thursday practices: April 7, 14, 21, 28  May 5, 12, 19, 26 (5:45-6:45 p.m. Montclaire Elementary)
Play-Day Festival: Saturday, April 23 (8-9 a.m. Grant Park) and Saturday, May 21 (8-9am Grant Park)

 
Academy roster space is limited so online register your child today!

In order for players to reach their full potential they must practice and master skills on their own. This award-winning program will challenge, motivate and improve technical standards at all levels, and in all age groups. The online video platform offers downloads to 500+ iPod training activities and will allow players, parents, and coaches help track, assess, and guide individual technical development.

This is one more way that we are committed to our student athletes and is included free of charge.

Please watch the videos below for a description of the iSoccer philosophy and methodology.

This past Saturday over 400 Red Star members attended the Quakes first home win of the season against the Columbus Crew. The players were priviledged to get on the field for some pre-game activities and had a blast. Quite a few families were attending for the first time and will definitely be returning to support our local professional team. It was great to see the academy enjoy a night together, as we continue to develop the next generation of soccer enthusiasts. As our motto says, "Soccer for Life"!

Oct. 2010 - It’s Wonderful to Win, but... - Mike Woitalla
               - Skill Development - Review of the Talent Code

Sept. 2010 - The 8 Winning Practices for Parenting Athletes - Pam Richmond Champagne
                 - The Top Dangers of Sideline Coaching - Kids Sports Psychology.com

Aug. 2010 - Is your child learning to be confident and empowered or one of life’s victims? - T.C North

June 2010 - How Not to Talk to Your Kids - Po Bronson

May 2010 - Questions Parents Should Ask - Mike Barr
              

Apr. 2010 - Buying the Right Soccer Shoe - Dr. Dev K Mishra M.D 2007
               - General Principles in Cleat Selection - Soccer America - Howard Liebeskind, DPM

Mar. 2010 - National Youth Sports Report Card - Citizenship Through Sports Alliance 2005
               -  A Nation of Wimps - Psychology Today 2003

Feb. 2010 - The Growing Backlash Against Overparenting

Jan. 2010 - The Myth of Praise

Dec. 2009 - Its Easy to Criticize

Nov. 2009 - Great Video on the Offside Rule

Oct. 2009 - Fifteen Things To Keep In Mind While Watching From The Sidelines

Sept. 2009 - A Guide to Nurturing Young Athletes -

      

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2. Fall Pre-Competitive Academy U6-U10 Boys & Girls - Program Description and Dates