Youth Training Academy (9-14 years)

Playing the Game, Teaching the Game - that's what Break Away is all about. Break Away offers the best Advanced Youth Training & Performance programs in the greater Madison area. Advanced training for hundreds of young players throughout the year, both field players and goalies. This is a challenging environment for serious boy or girl players looking for additional training to become a quicker, stronger and more confident player.

These courses are offered in 6 different sessions - year round, please scroll down to the session that best fits your schedule.


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Winter II Jan 8 - Jan 31 - 4 weeks - $99

Intro to Foot-skills

Same idea as Winter I offered on a different day and for repeat players to refine their technique. Curriculums overlap, but are NOT repeated. Players will be introduced to different combination touches with the ball to improve foot-speed, control on the ball and to build confidence. Led by Tom Kuehne.

  • Ages 9-11 years
  • Monday 4:30-5:30 pm

Shooting & Finishing

This session will focus on the technique and skills of shooting while under pressure, including ball preparation and sequential body movement for power as well as a tactical approach focused on recognizing and taking advantage of scoring opportunities. This includes attacking the defender/defense as a group. Led by Tom Kuehne.

  • Ages 11-13 years
  • Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm

Winter III Mar 4 - March 27, 2012 - 4 weeks - $110

youth group activities, Madison WI youth soccer campsIntro to Foot-skills

Same idea as Winter I offered on a different day and for repeat players to refine their technique. Curriculums from Winter 1 is repeated. Players will be introduced to different combination touches with the ball to improve foot-speed, control on the ball and to build confidence. Led by Tom Kuehne.

  • Ages 9-11 years ($99)
  • Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm

Foot-Skills & Air Control

This footskills training will include dealing with volley shots, taking balls out of the air, and separating from opponents. Led by Tom Kuehne.

  • Ages 10-14 years
  • Monday 4:15-5:30 pm

Power Shooting & Finishing

A combination of technical and tactical aspects of scoring (using goalies). Goalie Training and Power Shooting classes will join for last 30 minutes to work on game conditions. Led by Tom Kuehne and Matt Lombardino.

  • Ages 10-14 years
  • Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm

Goalie Training

These 1 hr & 15 min goalie trainings are geared to improve goalie's technical skills. Each week will cover a topic of technical skills including ball handling, dives, crosses and breakaways. Then into games with live action. Limited space. Led by Matt Lombardino.

  • Ages U11-U14
  • Tuesday 4:15-5:30 pm

Summer 2012

Foot-skills and Power-Shooting

Training Academy Programs are for serious boy and girls players. Work on your moves to beat players and refine your shooting technique. This is a great combination skills class!

  • Ages 9-12 years

Fall 2012

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Goalie Training

In season goalie training can really benefit the aspiring goalie. Refine technique and put the skills into practice during the fall league matches. Skill based development program. Led by Matt Lombardino. Call for a specialized lesson. 288-9600

  • Ages 10/11-14 years

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