Melbourne Soccer Academy for NPL Players

Soccer Training Program for 12 to 16 Years Old Players

Unleash your soccer potential with our NPL Level training program, which maximizes technical, intelligence, and game skills.

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  • Camberwell High School : [Prospect HIll Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Aus).
  • Saturdays: 3:45pm to 5:15pm [Limited Spaces available].
  • Level: U12- U15 NPL Level : [Must be playing in a club. No beginners].
  • Normal Cost: $400 (for a 10 week term)
  • Early Bird price : $350 [Available once involved. Conditions apply]
  • New Player Price : Try a session before you commit. Hopefully you like what we do and how we do it and are then keen to get on board [and get both the early bird price plus a further discount (as the first session is free)].
  • Approx 8 players per group.

Our soccer training key areas of development

Footwork Drills

Our Fundamental Footwork Patterns system uses the scientifically proven ‘repetition/feedback cycle’ to develop  highly technical soccer players when the ball is at their feet.

Tech Games

We use modern neuroscience research to maximize the development of touch and intelligence through game based learning. These games nurture both ‘on and off’ the ball technique.

Small Side Games

2v2s and 3v3s allow players to play in tight spaces, to test a players ability to find space and link with teammates. these small sided games are an essential element of develop as they bring touch, technique and intelligence to life.

Upcoming Soccer Training Programs

Term 1

Start: Sat 4th Feb
Finish: Sat 8th April
10 Sessions

FINISHED
Term 2

Start: Sat 29th April
Finish: Sat 24th June
9 Sessions

FINISHED
Term 3

Start: Sat 15th July
Finish: Sat 16th Sept
10 Sessions

FINISHED
Term 4

Start: Sat 7th Oct
Finish: Sat 9th Dec
10 Sessions

UPCOMING
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We are excited for you to consider the TST Soccer Training Program. We hope these answers help you decided that our soccer program is right for you / your children. 

What's our coaching method?

Coaching ‘First Principles’

What it means:

Simple put, coaching first principles means techniques which form the base of good individual play.

1. When Players have the ball they need to be able to solve the problems they face. This requires the ability to move the ball around their feet efficiently, effectively and  instinctively, to manipulate their time and space, and deal with pressure (in all its forms), and find a good ‘release’ (pass, shot etc) option.

2. Players off the ball must learn to support the player on the ball : That is :  Take up good positions (find the best triangle) and open passing lines to receive the ball whilst also thinking ahead to what they will do on the ball when they get it, which might be play first time, or use intelligent technique to find a better option.

3. All players need to learn to play with their head up, and so always have a good picture of their surroundings, their options and the pressure, so that making good decisions is easier.

If all players on a team (whether that’s 2v2 or 11v11) have a good ‘first principles base’ then playing good technical intelligent football is possible. Playing out from the  back, playing through the lines, midfield possession, getting in behind, and creating chances are all an extension of applied first principles.

Without this ‘first principle’ base, players will only be able to play effectively if the ‘technical and intelligence’ aspects of play are removed from the teams style of play.

Check out this video :

First Principles

First principles in simple terms : [First touch, Ball movement, Release, Position] and ‘Vision and awareness’ at all times.

Is TST right for you or your children?

We are looking for players who:

  1. Love the game and have a strong work ethic
  2. Love the grind of practice and repetition of technique
  3. Have potential to be a good player. That is have a weapon : If you child has speed then TST would be perfect for them.

If this is you or your child, then we are prefect for you.

Our track record speaks for it self.

What we do works.

If what we do is not enough for you, then we hope you find what you are looking for elsewhere.

Payment in advance policy
  1. To secure a spot players must pay in full and in advance for the term as this help us get the number of coaches needed for each term right.

If this is a problem then we kindly ask you to not get involved.

What happend if we miss a session?

No credits are given for missed sessions in normal circumstances:

Why?

The fixed costs for a session need to be covered regardless of attendance, and fees are calculated assuming full attendance will occur. Any credits offered therefore have an impact on the viability of the program, especially if a number of players claim credits at the same time.

Exceptions:

  • Cancelled
    There are a few reasons why sessions may be cancelled [E.G Weather. No coaches available].
  • Long term illness and long-term injuries (LTIs)
    Means at least 3 continuous sessions are missed, and during this period, you could not and did not take part in any other training (club training, school etc.). You need to apply at the time of the missed sessions, for a credit to be carried forward into next term. The application should include the start date, the end date, the reason, and the number of credits being applied for.
  • Long term Holiday Credits
    If you go away for 3 weeks or more in a term that has been paid for in full, then the LTH credits will be carried forward into the next term. This needs to be organized in advance of the affected term.

The fixed costs of the program make the above necessary. Failure to follow this policy may mean the spot in the appropriate group (that the terms fees secure) might not be available as the spot will be offered to another player.

Player behaviour at TST
  • By participating in the program players agree to act appropriately at all times.
  • That is : The way they talk to and treat the coaches and other players is always respectful.
  • Players give 100% effort in all practice exercises and games.
  • Players never act in away that becomes a detriment to the experience of other players in the program.
  • Players not behaving in accordance with the guidelines above, will be asked to sit out during the session or asked take a break from the program (and come back when they have matured enough to follow the guidelines above). If this happens, credits will be carried forward, but no refunds will be granted for players who break the guidelines.
Parents behaviour at TST
  • Parents are not allowed on the pitch during a TST session.
  • Parents should not be heard coaching their child ((by other players / parents) during a TST session.
Extreme Weather Policy

Sessions may be canceled due to Extreme Weather.

Heat

If the BOM predicted temp* is over 32º degrees during the session*, then the session will be cancelled, and a credit is carried into the next term. This decision will be made either the day before or on the morning before the session, based on the predicted temp available (using BOM.gov.au). We will send out an email and put a note on the home page of this website. Check both of these before the session, if you think the session might be cancelled.

* Note the artificial surface adds another 3 or 4 degrees to temp, so 30º can quickly feel like 34º or 35º.

Note: If the temp is around 30 degrees, we will run a ‘hot weather session’ where the focus will be on passing techniques and passing accuracy. We may not do footwork practice or games that require high intensity. We follow similar guidelines to the FFV guidelines which can be found online.

Prolonged Rain

Light to moderate persistent rain (or heavy down pours) is not considered a problem for the players so sessions will run.

Heavy rain and storms

We will use the radar images to regularly check the severity of any predicted storms and check whether they will pass over the venue. Sporadic storms, or quick downpours are ok. We can get under cover and let them pass. Heavy prolonged storms, especially with thunder/lightening/hail, may cause sessions to be cancelled. If a session gets abandoned during the session, then there will be no catch-up credit given (as coaches and venue expenses still need to be covered). Sessions that are cancelled before they start, will fall under the cancelled session policy. Parents are also expected to check the radar regularly, especially if they travel a fair distance to get to TST and make their own decision about attending the session.

Humidity

Effects of High Humidity on the Human Body: One reason humidity makes hot weather more unbearable is that the higher the relative humidity, the higher the temperature actually feels. For instance, a temperature of 95°F (35ºC) feels like 95°F when the relative humidity is 30%. But bump that humidity up to 65% and that same 95°F feels like a whopping 117°F (47ºC)! A heat index chart factors relative humidity into temperature to provide a more accurate assessment of what the temperature feels like. [ 30º becomes 35º if humidity is at 70%].

Inherent risk of injury policy
  • Playing football has an inherent risk of injury. TST is not responsible for any injuries that occur during any TST session which can be attributed to the ‘ inherent risk of playing a contact sport’ and TST will not be liable for these injuries.
  • TST is also not liable for any injuries / incidents that occur as a result of a player doing something other than playing/practicing football (like climbing a fence etc) during a TST session. As a general rule, players are not allowed to leave the field of play during a session unless they have the permission from a coach, and are accompanied by a parent / guardian.
  • Parents or guardians are responsible for their child until that child is invited onto the pitch to start their session.
  • If a player leaves the pitch, then that player again becomes the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
  • On the pitch, players are not allowed to boot the ball (at any point) and this includes shooting at the big goals at the end of the pitch. If a child hits another child with a ball that results in injury, then the child’s parent/guardian is responsible for any liabilities related to the incident.
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