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. 

 

Spring 2021 Ball Mastery

PRE-Season Ball Mastery

PreK-6th Grade
$ 125 per player
  • March 16 - April 8 (6 sessions—off during ACPS Spring Break)
  • PreK — 6th grade
  • Tuesdays AND Thursdays
  • 5:40 - 6:40pm
  • Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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IN-Season Ball Mastery

PreK-2nd Grade
$ 125 per player
  • April 13 - May 20 (6 sessions)
  • PreK — 2nd grade
  • Tuesdays OR Thursdays (select day at checkout)
  • 5:35 - 6:35pm
  • Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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PRE-Season Ball Mastery Schedule

DateDaySessionLocation
March 16TuesdaySession 1Simpson Field
March 18ThursdaySession 2Simpson Field
March 23TuesdaySession 3Simpson Field
March 25ThursdaySession 4Simpson Field
April 6TuesdaySession 5Simpson Field
April 8ThursdaySession 6Simpson Field

IN-Season Ball Mastery Schedule

DateDaySessionLocation
April 13 & 15Tuesday | ThursdaySession 1Simpson Field
April 20 & 22Tuesday | ThursdaySession 2Simpson Field
April 27 & 29Tuesday | ThursdaySession 3Simpson Field
May 4 & 6Tuesday | ThursdaySession 4Simpson Field
May 11 & 13Tuesday | ThursdaySession 5Simpson Field
May 18 & May 20Tuesday | ThursdaySession 6Simpson Field
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.

 

Alexandria Growth Program (AGP)

April 13 - May 20

Option 1

Alexandria Growth Program
$ 180 per player
  • April 13 - May 20
  • 6 practices [Tuesday OR Thursday] + 3 games
  • 5:35 - 6:35
  • Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
  • Three games versus external competition
  • Program coincides with the Rec League season
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Option 2

Alexandria Growth Program
$ 300 per player
  • April 13 - May 20
  • 12 practices [Tuesday AND Thursday] + 3 games
  • 5:35 - 6:35
  • Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
  • Three games versus external competition
  • Program coincides with the Rec League season
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Option 3

Alexandria Growth Program
$ 125 per player
  • April 13 - May 20
  • 6 practices [Tuesday OR Thursday] | No games included
  • 5:35 - 6:35
  • Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
  • Program coincides with the Rec League season
Register Now