Spring Elite Training Series 2026

This spring, serious players train differently.

The First Touch Spring Elite Training Series is designed for committed youth athletes who want more than recreational repetition. These sessions are built to challenge, refine, and accelerate technical development in a high-intensity, high-expectation environment.

📅 Training Dates

April 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 29
June 5

8 progressive sessions designed to build mastery week-to-week.

🕒 Age Groups & Schedule

6:00–7:00 PM
Boys & Girls | Birth Years 2015–2017

7:00–8:00 PM
Boys & Girls | Birth Years 2012–2014

📍 Location

Clifton, SDA
Guaranteed indoor training environment — no cancellations, no weather interruptions, no lost development days.

⚽ Program Focus

This is supplemental elite training for players who:

• Want to sharpen technical execution under pressure

• Seek faster decision-making in tight spaces

• Are preparing for higher levels of club, EDP, or high-level league competition

• Value accountability and professional standards

Each session emphasizes:

• Advanced ball mastery and first-touch quality

• Game-realistic technical application

• 1v1 and small-sided competitive scenarios

• Speed of play and transitional awareness

• Confidence in possession under pressure

The environment is demanding, energetic, and player-centered. Every session is intentional.

👥 Coaching Staff

Directed by Robert Leather
Founder, First Touch Soccer Academy

Head Coaches:
Georgia Tarullo
Damari East

The coaching team brings a blend of elite playing experience, modern methodology, and high-performance standards. Players are coached, corrected, and challenged — not simply supervised.