Lambs Academy - Developmental programs for girls ages 8-13
WINTER ACADEMY 2010
A major focus of the Winter Academy is on improving technical skills: touch on the ball, passing/receiving, etc.. We will also go over basic small group (1v1, 2v2, 3v3) attacking and defending principles.
DATES: Jan 21, Jan 28, March 4, March 11, March 16, March 25 (all are Thursdays except Tuesday March 16)
TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (we will begin at 5:30 pm so arrive a few minutes early if possible)
AGES: 8-13 (note: we have very limited space for a high school aged session - taking place on the same dates, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm - email emily@uri.edu if you are interested in the high school session)
COST: $150, includes futsal ball (indoor soccer ball)
MORE INFO: The Winter Academy will take place indoors at URI - Keaney Gym. The gym is located in the same building as the pool and indoor track at URI. Off of Rte. 138, turn into the 'South Entrance' (near the ice hockey arena/tennis courts) and park in one of the lots ahead of you, near the big white athletics building/fieldhouse. Use the main entrance for the Athletics Building, turn right, and Keaney Gym will be located on your left. Bring shinguards and water - we will provide the indoor soccer (futsal) balls. Also, please wear different shoes into the building than the ones that you'll be playing with in order to help keep the gym floor clean. You can play in indoor soccer shoes or sneakers, no cleats.
TO REGISTER (LIMITED TO 30 GIRLS - registration is open unless posted here)
1) Click on registration form below -- download to your computer. Fill out form and email to emily@uri.edu . Mail check for $150 payable to ‘RI Lambs Academy, LLC’ to: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer (Lambs Academy), 3 Keaney Rd., Suite 1, Kingston, RI 02881
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2) Print out copy of registration form below and mail along with a check for $150 payable to ‘RI Lambs Academy, LLC’ to: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer (RI Lambs), 3 Keaney Rd., Suite 1, Kingston, RI 02881
Contact Emily Shaw at emily@uri.edu if you are having any problems downloading the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent to you when we receive your registration.
SPRING ACADEMY 2010
DATES: Mon April 19 - Thurs April 22, 2010 . Rain or Shine (makeup is Friday April 23)
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer Training Complex (Plains Rd., Kingston, RI 02881)
From Rt. 138 turn onto Plains Rd. (left if you are traveling 138E and right if traveling 138W). Pass the Risk Management building and the open intramural fields. Follow Plains Rd around the bend to the right and on your right you will see the soccer field fenced in. It's adjacent to the outdoor track, and the softball field is directly behind it. If you hit the intersection of Plains Rd. and Flagg Rd. you've gone too far. Park in the ‘Plains Rd Lot’ on your left, just past the field.
COST: $150, includes ‘University of Rhode Island’ Adidas soccer jersey
TO REGISTER (Space is limited - registration is open unless posted here)
1) Click on registration form below -- download to your computer. Fill out form and email to emily@uri.edu . Mail check for $150 payable to ‘RI Lambs Academy, LLC’ to: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer (Lambs Academy), 3 Keaney Rd., Suite 1, Kingston, RI 02881
OR
2)Print out copy of registration form below and mail along with a check for $150 payable to ‘RI Lambs Academy, LLC’ to: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer (RI Lambs), 3 Keaney Rd., Suite 1, Kingston, RI 02881
Spring2010 Lambs Registration Form.doc
Contact Emily Shaw at emily@uri.edu if you are having any problems downloading the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent to you when we receive your registration.
SUMMER ACADEMY 2010
DATES: Mon June 28 - Thurs July 1, 2010
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer Training Complex (Plains Rd., Kingston, RI 02881)
From Rt. 138 turn onto Plains Rd. (left if you are traveling 138E and right if traveling 138W). Pass the Risk Management building and the open intramural fields. Follow Plains Rd around the bend to the right and on your right you will see the soccer field fenced in. It's adjacent to the outdoor track, and the softball field is directly behind it. If you hit the intersection of Plains Rd. and Flagg Rd. you've gone too far. Park in the ‘Plains Rd Lot’ on your left, just past the field.
COST: $150, includes SweetSpots for cleats and a URI water bottle
TO REGISTER (Space is limited - registration is open unless posted here)
1) Click on registration form below -- download to your computer. Fill out form and email to emily@uri.edu . Mail check for $150 payable to ‘RI Lambs Academy, LLC’ to: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer (Lambs Academy), 3 Keaney Rd., Suite 1, Kingston, RI 02881
OR
2)Print out copy of registration form below and mail along with a check for $150 payable to ‘RI Lambs Academy, LLC’ to: University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer (RI Lambs), 3 Keaney Rd., Suite 1, Kingston, RI 02881
Summer2010 Lambs Registration Form.doc
Contact Emily Shaw at emily@uri.edu if you are having any problems downloading the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent to you when we receive your registration.
FALL ACADEMY
TBD
about Lambs Academy
What is the ‘Lambs Soccer Academy’?
Lambs Academy is a series of developmental programs throughout the year for girls ages 8-13. It is run by the Women’s Soccer Coaches at the University of Rhode Island, with assistance from players on the URI Women’s Soccer Team. The program was started in the Fall of 2007.
Who are the coaches?
Zac Shaw – Head Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Rhode Island.... NSCAA 1st Team All-American in college...played professionally in Belgium and in the U.S.... has coached at Penn State, University of Wisconsin, University of Florida, and WUSA (former professional league).
Jen Frisch – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Rhode Island.... Regional All-American at Central Connecticut State University... has coached several girls teams with the Connecticut Football Club (CFC).
Emily Shaw – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Rhode Island... 3x 1st Team All-American at Penn State and played for US Women’s National Team and professionally in the WUSA.
What is the program’s philosophy?
We are dedicated to providing one of the best early player development programs in New England and have designed a curriculum that will both challenge and inspire young players. Our priorities are providing comprehensive development from basic skills to offensive and defensive tactics in a fun, safe, learning environment. Sessions will be Individual Skill Development Focused and centered around Small Sided Games. A portion of the proceeds from the Academy will go to help support the University of Rhode Island Women's Soccer program.
What does a typical session include?
A major focus of the program is on improving individual foot skills and technique (passing/receiving, familiarity with the ball at their feet, dribbling. shooting, etc) and teaching the girls ball mastery exercises that they can take with them and do on their own to become the best player possible. We also play a variety of small-sided games to goal in order to teach basic attacking and defending tactics. And, of course, shooting games! We believe that playing small-sided games to goal, where the girls get lots of touches on the ball and lots of goal-scoring opportunities, is an excellent and enjoyable way to become a better player!
What sessions are available throughout the year?
1. Winter Lambs Academy: 1/21, 1/28, 3/4, 3/11, 3/16, 3/25. 5:30-6:30 pm (Limit 30 girls)
2. Spring Lambs Academy: will take place during April Vacation, Mon April 19 – Thurs April 22, 2010. 9 am – 12 pm. (Limit 60 girls)
3. Summer Lambs Academy: will take place Monday June 28 - Thursday July 1, 9 am – 12 pm. (Limit 60 girls)
4. Fall Lambs Academy: TBD
Why only girls? Why ages 8-13?
As the Women’s Soccer coaches at the University of Rhode Island, we are interested in developing girls soccer in the state of Rhode Island. We feel that the camps that are for girls only create the best learning environment for them, where they feel free to try out new things, and get to compete with their teammates and friends. We limit the ages to 8-13 – while we do split up the girls into groups by age/ability for some parts of the academy we want to create a comfortable learning environment by not having a large age gap between players overall. We are not interested in having 8 year olds and 18 year olds at the same camp.
Why do you limit the # of girls?
In order to ensure adequate player/coach ratio and sufficient field space, we limit enrollment for each academy. Spaces are open unless otherwise posted on our website. The quality of our academy and ensuring that each player has a fun and successful time at the camp is more important to us than simply getting numbers.
Where does everything take place?
All of the academies will take place at the University of Rhode Island. Spring, Summer, and Fall Lambs Academy will take place at the new training complex of the URI Women’s Soccer team, located on Plains Rd.. Winter Lambs will take place in one of the indoor facilities at URI.
What’s with the name?
Since the URI Women’s Soccer Team is the ‘Rams’, we named our Academy the “Lambs” as in ‘little Rams’ or ‘Rams in training’.
How do I learn more?
Contact Emily Shaw, URI Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach, at emily@uri.edu or 401-207-1617.
2010 Schedule and registration
2010 Lambs Academy Schedule
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-Winter Academy: 1/21, 1/28, 3/4, 3/11, 3/16, 3/25 (all are Thursdays except Tuesday 3/16), 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Very limited # of spots available for March sessions.
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-Spring Academy: Mon April 19 - Thurs April 22, 9 am - 12 pm.
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-Summer Academy: Mon June 28 - Thurs July 1, 9 am - 12 pm
- Fall Academy: TBD