Recreation
/Ball Mastery and Alexandria Growth Program
Supplementary Training Programs
Practice makes progress
These programs are designed to expose young players to the structure and learning environment set by professional coaches. Ball Mastery & Alexandria Growth Program (AGP) help players enhance their soccer knowledge and skills while building a solid technical foundation and love for the game.
PRE-Season Ball Mastery
PreK — 6th grade
Ball Mastery
PreK — 2nd grade
Alexandria Growth program
3rd — 6th grade
Pre-Season & In-Season Ball Mastery
Extra practice sessions before the season starts & During the Rec Season
Ball Mastery participants work on soccer skills in a productive and fun learning environment with professional coaches.
Ball Mastery is offered in the fall and spring to Rec League players as an additional practice per week with professional ASA coaches.
Pre-season Ball Mastery is an accelerated season to prepare kids for the kickoff of the Rec League. Open to PreK-6th graders. In-season Ball Mastery provides an extra practice per week for PreK-2nd graders who are interested in getting extra touches on the ball.
The primary objective of Ball Mastery is to create a learning environment that is both productive and fun. ASA strives to create a framework for children to learn how to train and follow directions while have fun learning the game. ASA’s focus is on improving general coordination and body awareness, improving individual ball control and dribbling skills, introducing passing concepts and fostering creativity.
Register for Fall 2020 Ball Mastery
PRE-Season Ball Mastery
PreK-6th Grade-
August 25 - September 10 (6 sessions)
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PreK — 6th grade
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Tuesdays AND Thursdays
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5:35 - 6:35pm
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Fort Ward Field & Simpson Field
IN-Season Ball Mastery
PreK-2nd Grade-
September 22 - October 29 (6 sessions)
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PreK — 2nd grade
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Tuesdays OR Thursdays (select day at checkout)
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5:35 - 6:35pm
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Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
Alexandria Growth Program (AGP)
Bridging Rec League and Academy Programs
AGP focuses on individual and small group development drills to increase kids' technical skills and understanding of the game.
3rd - 6th grade
The Alexandria Growth Program (AGP) bridges the experience between the Recreational League and Academy programs for 3rd – 6th graders. The AGP is for players interested in trying out for the Academy in the future OR for kids looking for an extra practice + game per week in a professional environment. AGP focuses on individual and small group development drills to increase kids’ technical skills and understanding of the game. ASA will group participants into teams that will compete against Rec+ teams from other clubs in the area.
Register for Alexandria Growth Program (AGP)
Option 1
Alexandria Growth Program-
6 practices [Monday OR Thursday]
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5:35 - 6:35
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Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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Program coincides with the Rec League season
Option 2
Alexandria Growth Program-
6 practices [Monday OR Thursday]
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5:35 - 6:35
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Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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Three games versus external competition
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Program coincides with the Rec League season
PRE-Season Ball Mastery Schedule
| Date | Day | Session | Location |
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| August 25 | Tuesday | Session 1 | Fort Ward |
| August 27 | Thursday | Session 2 | Fort Ward |
| September 1 | Tuesday | Session 3 | Simpson Field |
| September 3 | Thursday | Session 4 | Simpson Field |
| September 8 | Tuesday | Session 5 | Simpson Field |
| September 10 | Thursday | Session 6 | Simpson Field |
IN-Season Ball Mastery Schedule
| Date | Day | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22 & 24 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 1 | Simpson Field |
| September 29 & Oct 1 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 2 | Simpson Field |
| October 6 & 8 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 3 | Simpson Field |
| October 13 & 15 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 4 | Simpson Field |
| October 20 & 22 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 5 | Simpson Field |
| October 27 & 29 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 6 | Simpson Field |