Our vision is to be a transformative off-season program for high-level/collegiate women’s soccer players, dedicated to individual growth, skill enhancement, and personal empowerment. We aim to provide a supportive and challenging environment where each athlete can refine her soccer skills, improve her physical fitness, and deepen her understanding of the game. Beyond the field, we are committed to nurturing leadership qualities, mental resilience, and a lifelong passion for soccer. Our commitment is to equip each player with the tools and confidence needed to excel in the upcoming season and to lay a strong foundation for success in all areas of life.
Our Sessions
Location
Hosted at Carolina Futsal Development Center
Training Schedule: 3 Sessions a week + Friday(Free Play/Gameday)
Monday: 7:30am-8:45am
Tuesday: 7:15am-8:30am
Thursday: 7:15am-8:30am
Friday: 8:30am-10:00am
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Session Duration - 1hr 15mins
Time Slots: 7:30am-8:45am
Session Breakdown
•Warm Up
•Individual Skill Learning/Refinement Activity (1 Ball = 1 Player)
•Passing/Ball Striking Skill Learning Activity (1 Ball = 2 to 4 Players)
•1v1 to 1v2 Activities
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Session Duration - 1hr 15mins
Time slots: 7:15am-8:30am
Session Breakdown
•Warm Up
•Individual Skill Learning/Refinement Activity (1 Ball = 1 Player)
•Passing/Ball Striking Skill Learning Activity (1 Ball = 4 to 6 Players)
•3v3, 4v4 Activities
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Session Duration - 1hr 15min
Time slots: 7:15am-8:30am
Session Breakdown
•Warm Up
•Individual Skill Learning/Refinement Activity (1 Ball = 1 Player)
•Passing/Ball Striking Skill Learning Activity (1 Ball = 3 to 4 Players)
•2v2/2v3/3v3 Activities
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Session Duration - 1hr 30mins (8:30am-10:00am)
Session Breakdown
Warm Up
4v4/3v3 teams are set up and will play different formats every week. King of the court, tournament bracket style, randomized play, etc.
Skill Learning/Refinement Overview
Skills: Pullback V | L-Turn | Ball Roll | Scissors | Step Over | Body Feint | Matthews | Maradona | Elastico | Croqueta | Joe Cole | Ronaldo Chop | Step Over | Inside Cut | Outside Cut | Cruyff Turn | Roll to Cut | Roll to Chop | Inside Foot Turn | Outside Foot Turn | Zidane
Skills: Pullback V | L-Turn | Ball Roll | Scissors | Step Over | Body Feint | Matthews | Maradona | Elastico | Croqueta | Joe Cole | Ronaldo Chop | Step Over | Inside Cut | Outside Cut | Cruyff Turn | Roll to Cut | Roll to Chop | Inside Foot Turn | Outside Foot Turn | Zidane
Receiving Touch
Self Pass
No Touch/body feint
No touch/step over
Inside Foot
Outside Foot
KDB Roll
Half Turn
Spin Turn
Aerial Receiving Touch
Lace
Sole
Inside Cut
Outside Cut
Cruyff
Thigh
Chest
Ball Striking Techniques
Inside Foot
Outside Foot
Ground Driven
Aerial Driven
Clipped
Curled
Reverse
Bounce
Chipped
Cristian Garcia
Cristian has been coaching for Charlotte Soccer Academy since 2022. Before this, he coached in Florida at Azzurri Storm and Florida Fire. While in Florida, he helped Azzurri grow into the biggest club in the SWFL region. Back in 2021, he started his own soccer training company (Soccer Initiative) focusing on private and small group training/skill development as well as camps in the summers. Cristian has furthered his education through a variety of Certifications:
USSF B
Coerver Diplomacy 1
Payment Structure
1 Session = $25
1-Week Block = $60
4-Week Block = $200
Purchase the 4-week block and receive a code for 30% off strength training with The Versatile Athlete.
Payment Methods
Venmo
Zelle
Cash
Check made to Cristian Garcia