2012 Spring 4 versus 4 Program

We are very excited to offer this fast-paced, high-touch format to our Club players. Todd Tsukushi and Poul Schiebel our coordinating our 4 v 4 Program Coordinator and can answer all your questions, you can contact them by email at todd@santacruzsoccer.com or Poul Schiebel at poul@cautionkites.com. You can Register Online until 2/28/12.

Spring 4v4 is geared towards motivated/advanced players, that are looking for a fast-paced, high-touch environment to further increase their game time thought process and touch. 4v4 is the preferred developmental format of youth coaches worldwide. To participate, players must have some understanding of the game of soccer.

Program Details

• League will run from March 4th, thru May 20th.
• Participants will play 10 games and have 5 training sessions, all guided by a professional coaching staff.
• Training sessions will focus on technical skills building, while encouraging quick decision making.
• Game days will be geared towards on field strategy. First half of game will be instructional, second half instruction free.
• *Last Training and last Game session, is dedicated to the highly exciting and physically demanding beach soccer discipline, featuring instruction by members of the US National Beach Soccer Team. These session's will lead player into May's beach soccer tournament's.

Age Groups are U7, U9, U11, U13

The program will be Co-ed, however, when numbers allow, gender pure teams will be formed.

All training/games will be played at Branciforte Middle School and Depot Soccer Complex. NO RAINOUTS THIS SEASON!

League Dates: March 4th thru May 20th.

No games: April 8th Easter & May 13th Mothers Day. All TRAININGS will be held on Thursdays/Fridays.

GAME DAYS will be on Sundays.

March 4th: Check in / Introduction to 4v4 format

March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th and May 6th & 20th (Beach)

Times:

U7 - 1 to 2pm
U9 - 2:15 to 3:15pm
U11 - 3:30 to 4:30pm
U13 - 4:45 to 6:00pm

TRAINING DAYS will be on Thursday and Fridays. U7 and U9 will be on Thursdays at 4:00 (U7) and 5:00 (U9) at Depot. U11 and U13 will be on Fridays at 4:00 to 5:30 (U11) and 5:30 to 7:00 (U13) at Branciforte Middle School.

Training Dates: March 15th/16th, 29th/30th, April 12th/13th, 26th/27th & May 17th/18th (Beach)

IMPORTANT: There is limited space, so there will be a cap put on the amount of players per age group this season. Participation will be first come first serve, no exceptions. There will be a waiting list formed, in the case a spot opens. Registration fee is $115 per player and there is a $10 sibling discount available. If you would like to pay by check, please fill out the online registration form and enter discount code check. Your registration will be complete once we receive your check in the mail. If you would like to request financial aid, please email Todd Tsukushi . Please Click Here to register online.

Find out more about the benefits of 4v4 Soccer Training:
Why 4 v 4: Overview of the benefits of 4v4 training