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 — 2nd grade
Ball Mastery
PreK — 2nd grade
Alexandria Growth program
3rd — 8th 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-2nd 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 2022 Ball Mastery
PRE-Season Ball Mastery
PreK-2nd Grade-
March 15 - March 31 (6 sessions)
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PreK — 6th grade
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Tuesdays AND Thursdays
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5:40-6:40pm
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Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
IN-Season Ball Mastery
PreK-2nd Grade-
April 5 - May 19 (6 sessions)
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Off the week of spring break (April 12 & 14)
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PreK — 2nd grade
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Tuesdays OR Thursdays (select day at checkout)
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5:40-6:40pm
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Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
PRE-Season Ball Mastery Schedule
| Date | Day | Session | Location |
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| March 15 | Tuesday | Session 1 | Simpson Field |
| March 17 | Thursday | Session 2 | Simpson Field |
| March 22 | Tuesday | Session 3 | Simpson Field |
| March 24 | Thursday | Session 4 | Simpson Field |
| March 29 | Tuesday | Session 5 | Simpson Field |
| March 31 | Thursday | Session 6 | Simpson Field |
IN-Season Ball Mastery Schedule
| Date | Day | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 & 7 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 1 | Simpson Field |
| April 19 & 21 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 2 | Simpson Field |
| April 26 & 28 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 3 | Simpson Field |
| May 3 & 5 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 4 | Simpson Field |
| May 10 & 12 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 5 | Simpson Field |
| May 17 & 19 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 6 | Simpson 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 - 8th grade
3rd - 6th graders can participate in Options 1, 2 or 3
7th & 8th graders can participate in Option 3 only
The Alexandria Growth Program (AGP) bridges the experience between the Recreational League and Academy programs for 3rd – 8th 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. There will be 6 games per season!
Alexandria Growth Program (AGP)
March 15 - May 19
Option 1
3rd - 6th Grade-
9 practices [Wednesday OR Thursday] + 6 games
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Wednesday: 5-6pm
Thursday: 5:40 - 6:40pm -
Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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7 games in the Metro Community League
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Program coincides with the Rec League season
Option 2
3rd - 6th Grade-
18 practices [Wednesday AND Thursday] + 6 games
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Wednesday: 5-6pm
Thursday: 5:40 - 6:40pm -
Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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7 games in the Metro Community League
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Program coincides with the Rec League season
Option 3
3rd - 8th Grade-
9 practices [Wednesday OR Thursday] | No games included
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Wednesday: 5-6pm
Thursday: 5:40 - 6:40pm -
Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
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Program coincides with the Rec League season
AGP Schedule
The first game will be played on Sunday, April 3rd.
| Date (Wednesday / Thursday) | Weeks | Location |
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| March 16 & 17 | Week 1 | Simpson Field |
| March 23 & 24 | Week 2 | Simpson Field |
| March 30 & 31 | Week 3 | Simpson Field |
| April 6 & 7 | Week 4 | Simpson Field |
| April 13 & 14 | OFF FOR SPRING BREAK | |
| April 20 & 21 | Week 5 | Simpson Field |
| April 27 & 28 | Week 6 | Simpson Field |
| May 4 & 5 | Week 7 | Simpson Field |
| May 11 & 12 | Week 8 | Simpson Field |
