Upstate GK Training – Grades K-8

Whether you are new to being a goalkeeper and want to learn the basic goalkeeping skills or are experienced and want to fine tune your skills and learn what it takes to be a goalkeeper at the college level, we have the program for you. Our training will focus on age-appropriate development that is designed to challenge each goalkeeper to reach their maximum potential. Our group training will be divided into age-appropriate groups to maximize each goalkeeper’s growth and development.

Each player should bring a water bottle, clothes suitable for outdoor soccer activities, and close toed shoes. Soccer cleats, shin guards, and GK gloves are encouraged but not required. Soccer balls will be provided.

Please click on the link below to Download, Print, Complete, and Bring the Medical History form to camp with you.

MEDICAL HISTORY

Upstate Soccer Skill Building Program 

This program is an individual player development program offered to players from grades K-8^th. The curriculum is developed by the USC Upstate Women’s Soccer coaching staff and focuses on breaking down fundamental techniques required to be more successful on the field.

Our training program is ideal for any player looking to improve their confidence and ability in 1v1 attacking, running with the ball, receiving, and passing with all surfaces of the foot, and controlling aerial balls with all areas of the body. The goal of our program is to not only make your child more comfortable with a ball, but to do it in a fun and challenging environment.

Each player should bring a water bottle, clothes suitable for outdoor soccer activities, and close toed shoes. Soccer cleats are encouraged but not required. Soccer balls, cleats, shin guards, and GK gloves are encouraged but not required.

Please click on the link below to Download, Print, Complete, and Bring the Medical History form to camp with you.

MEDICAL HISTORY

Junior Spartans 3–5-year-olds (Pre-K - K)

Our program is designed to introduce the basic skills of soccer, dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun games and activities. These activities will encourage your child to use their imagination and creativity as well as develop their fine motor skills. We will foster a fun and safe environment where your child can learn and grow at their own pace. Additionally, we will focus on your child’s social and character development by introducing ideas such as teamwork and respect. Each session will be approximately 30-40 minutes.

Each player should bring a water bottle, clothes suitable for outdoor soccer activities, and close toed shoes. Soccer cleats and shin guards are encouraged but not required. Soccer balls will be provided.

Please click on the link below to Download, Print, Complete, and Bring the Medical History form to camp with you.

MEDICAL HISTORY

Junior Spartans – Ages 6-8 (Grades K-3)

This program will incorporate many of the same principles as the younger Junior Spartans. We will focus more on individual skills and physical fitness as well as introducing more of the team concept. Your child will also be introduced to more competition which is designed to allow your child to challenge their soccer skills in a fun and safe environment that will also encourage sportsmanship. Each session will be 45 minutes.

Each player should bring a water bottle, clothes suitable for outdoor soccer activities, and close toed shoes. Soccer cleats and shin guards are encouraged but not required. Soccer balls will be provided.

Please click on the link below to Download, Print, Complete, and Bring the Medical History form to camp with you.

MEDICAL HISTORY