TSF Academy introduces the Select Elite-Training Camp in 2011. The camp is designed for high level players aged 9-16 who wish to experience an intense training camp to develop both technical skills and tactical awareness of the game.

The curriculum is designed and conducted by TSF Academy Director of Coaching Luis Mendoza and will run Monday through Friday, 9am - 12pm.

Places are limited and are on a first come - first serve basis.

Select Elite Training Camp Curriculum (Ages 9-16)

The training curriculum for this age group will be based on a combination of technical and tactical training. Developing a solid fundamental base in a variety of technical areas such as individual ball manipulation, passing and receiving, running with the ball, shooting and finishing, individual/group defending and aerial control.

Technical training will consist of highly intensive and repetitive exercises to hone and develop touch and control of the ball.

This will take players into small-sided (2 v 2, 3 v 3, 4 v 4) and/or functional group exercises to help develop the tactical awareness of the individual players within a group and team framework.

Functional training will include dealing with certain game situations and scenarios in both attacking and defensive areas, working on individual responsibilities within a team unit and understanding both movement off the ball and decision-making on the ball.

The camp will include elements of strength, fitness and core training. Including basic weight training, resistance, circuit training and speed work.

The Select Elite Tactical Training will include teaching the players certain systems of play whilst also being position-specific and allow the players more exposure to their role. Functional exercises such as dealing with crosses, playing out from the back, advanced principles of shape, attacking movements and patterns of play and many more areas of the game.