SAMMY SELECT SOCCER TRAINING
Welcome to Sammy Select Soccer Training, where we provide top-notch coaching for field players and goalkeepers. Join us to experience professional training methods and elevate your game to the next level.
Coach Sammy
Training Philosophy
Sammy Select Soccer Training aims to develop athletes that are confident in their abilities, knowledgeable of the skills needed to succeed in game situations and able to be 'solvers' on the pitch. Our sessions are built off of high amounts of positivity because failure is COMMON. Our athletes are encouraged to fail to unlock their unknown abilities. We aim to master the basics and foster a mindset within the athletes that makes them unstoppable.
Coach Sammy does not believe in 1-on-1 training due to the high amounts of unrealistic touches that are programmed into a 1-on-1 training. We use small groups and classes to train the individual as 1 and then train the individual within game situations (1v1s, 2v2s, 3v3s, 4-4s).
An athletes ability to perform skills without pressure is required, yet an athletes ability to perform skills WITH pressure is mandatory in developing the athlete as a 'whole.'
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We do not stress how many times you can juggle a ball, we stress the athletes ability to analyze a game situation and perform the skills needed to produce on the field.
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We are passionate about developing players that positively impact their teams. We are training to be SELECT.
TRAINING FORMATS: All Sessions are 1 Hour
Small Groups
Description:
A training format that has activities designed to cater to the specific training group. Things taken into account when designing the session plan are:
- Amount of players
- Age
- Developmental Level
- Competition Level (IWSL/YSSL/GA/ECNL-NL/RL)
- Motivation/Goals of the individuals
This training format is popular for players who want to train with teammates and/or friends. With this being said, the CLIENT is in charge of putting together their training group of 4-8 athletes.
Price:
4 Athletes: $40 per athlete
5 Athletes: $35 per athlete
6 Athletes: $30 per athlete
7-8 Athletes: $25 per athlete
Classes
Description:
A training format that has activities designed to train the athlete as a 'whole.' Classes range from 10-25 athletes, with 1-3 coaches.
The session principles are below:
- 1 Ball, 1 Player Skill Moves: Working on how to move efficiently with the ball at your feet, building confidence and comfortability.
- Partner/Small Group Passing Pattern: Working on passing technique (weight of the pass, form of the foot, direction of the pattern)
- Small Sided Games: Working on implementing the skill moves and passing techniques learned in the beginning of the session in 'real time' with pressure and game-like situations. We also introduce common tactics such as 1v1 defending/attacking, possession in numerical advantages/disadvantages and confidence under pressure.
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Price: $25 per athlete
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Goalkeeper Training
Description:
A training format that has activities designed to train the goalkeeper as a 'whole.' Goalkeeper training size ranges from 10-25 keepers, with 1-3 coaches. ​
Typical Session Structure:
- Focus of the session is clearly defined in the pre-training meeting
- Warm-Up: Handling, footwork, controlled dives, reaction/cognitive exercises
- Focus Activity 1 and 2: Each session has a focus in which the session will introduce and build off of. Common session focuses are 1v1 saves, reaction saves, set position 1 and 2, positioning in the net/within our box, crosses/high balls, distribution, etc.
​​​​​​​​​​- Games: Each session will finish with a competitive 'keeper' game called Slap/Slap and Hand/Foot​​​
Price: $25 per goalkeeper
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Location(s)
Lewis University (JFK Student Rec Center / Stadium Turf Field/ Practice Turf Field / Grass Field)
1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446
Velocity AllSports (Indoor 15x30 Turf Area)
9100 W 191st St Suite 100, Mokena, IL 60448