Universal Soccer Academy

Defender Classes For Ages 12-18

Defending To Win

Defending is a unique skill that requires anticipation, courage and discipline. Students that join this program will become masters of shutting down offensive plays and neutralizing opponents. In a disciplined environment students will learn how to stop attacks with intelligence and skill.

The goal of this program is to teach students the unique defensive skills needed to become an effective defender, and place them in an environment where they need to anticipate, react and defend offensive plays.

Defender Class Topics

1 v 1	Learn the basics of defending 1 v 1
Tackles	Strip your oppoent of the ball and learn to tackle opponents with agression and skill
Heading	Become a force in the air and win all Aerial battles
Clearences	Clear the ball and maintain posession
Man Marking	Man Mark your opponent out of the game
Zonal Defending	Defend you area with patience and intelligence
Pressure	Pressure opponents into losing the ball

General Information 2009

Spring 2009 April 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 2, 9, 16, 23,

Time Mondays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location Universal Soccer Academy (Lumberton)

Application Player Application Form(all students must submit)

Cost $190 for 10 sessions. Students will not be registered in the system until the following is completed: (Select Payment Option Here)

Students looking to join this program should submit Player Application Form.Universal will review your application and contact you.