Recreation
/Ball Mastery
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 helps participants 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
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.
Fall 2023 Ball Mastery
PRE-Season Ball Mastery
PreK-2nd Grade-
August 22 - September 7 (6 sessions)
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PreK — 2nd 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-
September 12 - October 17 (6 sessions)
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PreK — 2nd grade
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Tuesdays OR Thursdays (select day at checkout)
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5:40-6:40pm
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Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Ave)
PRE-Season Ball Mastery Schedule
| Date | Day | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22 | Tuesday | Session 1 | Simpson Field |
| August 24 | Thursday | Session 2 | Simpson Field |
| August 29 | Tuesday | Session 3 | Simpson Field |
| August 31 | Thursday | Session 4 | Simpson Field |
| September 5 | Tuesday | Session 5 | Simpson Field |
| September 7 | Thursday | Session 6 | Simpson Field |
IN-Season Ball Mastery Schedule
| Date | Day | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12 or 14 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 1 | Simpson Field |
| September 19 or 21 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 2 | Simpson Field |
| September 26 or 28 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 3 | Simpson Field |
| October 3 or 5 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 4 | Simpson Field |
| October 10 or 12 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 5 | Simpson Field |
| October 17 or 19 | Tuesday | Thursday | Session 6 | Simpson Field |