VSA player factory

Purpose:     

• Offer a ratio of instructor to player environment for specific technical development
• Give an opportunity to offer “more” to players in a controlled environment
• Tailor training to players’ specific needs of development

Philosophy:

• Every player will be taken into the program that wants to participate U9 to U19
• Coaches should not train players that they already coach in a team environment
• This program will be offered during the off season
• Training should be intense and specific for the complete 28 minutes 

Packages are sold in "tokens", each of which is equal to roughly a 30-minute session. Some of our program offerings will differ in token cost, which will be noted on the sign-up page. After purchasing your tokens on PlayMetrics, a link will be sent to you containing the sign-up links for each aspect of the program.

Overview of the available programs that tokens are used to purchase:

Technical

Available for players of any level, these 30-minute small group training sessions (2-6 players) are facilitated by VSA coaching staff to ensure that the material of the sessions is connected to their own team environment. Training staff will communicate with head coaches, directors, players, and parents to ensure that each session meets the individual needs of each player and helps them take their technical development to the next level. Sessions are held at RecPlex on all VSA training nights.

Physical

With training provided by the specialists at CRATOS, athletes will be provided soccer-specific coaching that is aimed at developing their speed, strength, agility, endurance, flexibility, and other key physical factors for top level players. These 45-minute sessions will be offered either at RecPlex or the CRATOS facility - sign-up details will be included in the confirmation email.

Psychological

The mental side of the game is the most overlooked area of athlete development in youth sports. To paraphrase the great Brian Clough, you can have a great team on paper but, unfortunately, the game is played on grass. Hundreds of talented athletes have reached the top level of the game only to fizzle out because of issues facing pressure, confidence, cooperation, and other psychological challenges. This is where Psychological Skills Training comes into play. We have partnered with world-renowned sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to provide you with access to his Online Soccer Academy, as well as virtual events throughout the season. This will be an absolute game changer for your player.

Extra Programs

Other opportunities will arise throughout the year involving nutrition, tactical analysis, athlete well-being, and other topics that participants may request. Those will be available using the tokens included in each package, and information will be sent out to anyone signed up for Player Factory at any level.

Cratos is excited to welcome all VSA athletes and families to their location in Clive for their upcoming sports performance programming. Cratos has developed a comprehensive age appropriate program with an emphasis on injury prevention and sports specific training.

Soccer specific strength, conditioning, speed, and agility training

Offered in the winter and summer

You can find more information about Cratos by going to www.cratosstrength.com