2008 Player Development Training Class Begins in December 2007

Soccer is the nation's most rapidly growing sport and its level of competition continues to grow. Because it is so competitive players need strong, refined athletic skills to perform well. The greatest difference between average and premier soccer players is their ability to execute the skills of the game with speed.  For those who are not properly prepared for the increased level of play, the result can be diminished participation, disappointment, and in some cases injury.

Playing the sport well requires explosive dynamic athletic activity. In terms of speed demand it requires short quick bursts and flat-out of straight ahead sprints. To complicate matters athletes must have the agility to perform ball-handling skills in an evasive and defensive manner.

Dawn Strout (MMFC's Speed and Agility Trainer) providing some instruction at the Soccer Maine Annual General Meeting last Spring 2007

In January 2004, MMFC began offering a speed, agility, strength, foot skills, and fundamentals programs to all registered and non-registered MMFC players.  This specialized program focuses on improving the qualities of speed, agility and quickness through soccer specific drills and techniques used by the top collegiate and professional clubs around the world. Improving speed of play depends on more than just a player’s physical ability. Players must also be able to execute the skills of the game with speed. This program will focus on both maximizing athletic performance and teaching players how to integrate these qualities into their game to improve their speed of play.

Dawn Strout CSCS, M.Ed  is the coordinator for our speed and agility training.  She is the President and owner of B-F.A.S.T., Inc, LLC working with various high school, college, and recreational athletes and is the Director of the Human Performance Lab for Maine Medical Sports Medicine Prior to the above, she was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 32 athletic teams at Bowdoin College from  1997—2006 and was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Maine Orono from 1995—1997.  She has 15 years experience in exercise science, strength training, and conditioning training field.

Our speed, agility, and foot skills program is mandatory for all MMFC players and the 2008 session runs for 16 weeks.  Each session is one and a half hours in length.  For more information on the MMFC coaching staff, and coaches participating in the program, please click here.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR U-11 BOYS AND GIRLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

 MMFC  U-11 BOYS AND GIRLS PROGRAM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, CALL FOR INFORMATION 207-878-0316.

Time: All players should arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes before each session for orientation and grouping.  We ask that players arrive ready to train at 6:00 p.m. each week.

Location: SMCRC, 215 Narragansett St, Gorham, ME 04038

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO SMCRC FORMALLY GORHAM SPORTS CENTER

Equipment: indoor soccer shoes, practice gear, water.

SESSION 2007-2008 Schedule: (16 SESSIONS)

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2008 FOOT SKILLS /SPEED TRAING SESSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR PARTIAL SESSIONS

DATES AND TIMES (see age groups below)

Wednesday's

GROUP A
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  (Age Groups U-9 through U-13 Boys and Girls)

GROUP B
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  (Age Groups U-14 through U-17 Boys and Girls)

NEW TRAINING DATES: 3/5, Monday 3/10, Wednesday 3/12, Monday 3/17, Wednesday 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, and 4/23

Note, there are two foot skills sessions the week of 3/10 and 3/17, to make up for some of the lost time due to the facility closing.

If you are not a registered MMFC player and would like to attend these sessions, please click here to register.  Please complete the registration form, sign it, and bring the form and your payment to the Gorham Center on the date of your first session.  No one will be allowed to participate until payment is received by the club.

The cost for non registered MMFC players is $25 per session (minimum 16 sessions).  Non MMFC players must sign-up for these sessions prior to attending.  Please make checks payable to Maine Metro F.C.

Dates and times are subject to change.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact us at the address below:

MAINE METRO F.C.
20 Crestwood Drive
Westbrook, Maine 04092 USA
Phone: (207) 878-0316 / Fax: (207) 878-8455
E-Mail: mmfc@maine.rr.com

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