Summer 2023 WSC Academy

For who:      Boys & Girls Born in  2014 – 2015 – 2016 – 2017 – 2018

Dates:           June 12, 2023 – July 26, 2023 (4th of July Week Off)

Days:              Monday & Wednesday

Time:              6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location:     Pioneer High School, 1400 Pioneer Ave, Woodland, CA

Registration:  $200

Each player will receive 1 soccer ball and a Woodland Soccer Club jersey with their registration.

Parents are responsible for black shorts, black socks, and shin guards.

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Academy Format

Weeks 1 - 4

Training

Weeks 1 and 2

Getting comfortable with the basics: Players will be learning basic movement and agility through fun, competitive, and challenging drills. Coaches will be there assisting and assessing the players, helping them get comfortable with the ball at their feet. Focus will be primarily on dribbling, passing, and receiving the ball.  

Weeks 3 and 4
 
Building off the Basics: Soccer is a sport that requires building off the fundamentals. Players will continue to improve on dribbling, passing, and receiving the ball. In these weeks we will also focus on passing and moving off the ball, learning basic skills (pull back, inside/outside cut), and shooting. The final two weeks will be scrimmages allowing the players the freedom to play, be creative, and have fun! 

 

Weeks 5 - 6

Scrimmages

Weeks 5 and 6

Time to put those learned skills into actions. The coaching staff will created teams based on skill level first and age second. The final two weeks will be scrimmages allowing the players the freedom to play, be creative, and have fun!

Academy Coordinator

ALEXIS MATA

Age: 25

Hometown: Woodland CA

  • 2015-2019 University of Hawaii at Manoa (D1 NCAA) 

  • 2020/21 Mislata Club de Fútbol- Valencia, Spain

  • 2021/22 Levante Las Planas- Barcelona, Spain

  • 2023 Real Unión de Tenerife- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

I got my start around the age of seven, playing competitive soccer here at WSC. I stayed local and attended Pioneer High School playing soccer and basketball for the Patriots. At the same time I was competing at the ECNL level for San Juan Spirits working towards a scholarship to play collegiate soccer. My Junior year I verbally committed to play NCAA Division 1 soccer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. From 2015-2019 I competed in the Big-West Conference while studying my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.

At the University of Hawaii I was able to achieve many personal and program milestones such as Big-West Goalkeeper of the year (2019) and All-Conference First Team (2019). However, it is not the accolades I am the most proud of. The personal growth I experienced as a 3 year captain helped me find my voice and passion,  using my strengths to lift those around me. 

Fast forward to present day, in June 2023 I graduate with a Masters Degree in Sport and Performance Psychology. I emphasize the importance of the mental side of sport not only in my coaching and consulting, but in how I approach everyday life. Since 2020 I have been living abroad in Spain, playing soccer at the professional level, learning more about the game, and what it takes to be elite.

I believe we are perfectly positioned to help the person we once were. With that mission in mind I am excited to return to WSC to assist with the development of our young athletes, on and off the field. 

In-Person Registration Information

In-Person Registration Dates:

  • TBD

In-Person Registration Location and Info:

  • Woodland Community Center, 2001 East Street, Woodland, CA.
  • Credit Cards are accepted during the registration process
  • Check or Money Order payable to: Woodland Soccer Club or WSC at the time of registration. Only available during In-Person Registration.
  • Cash not accepted!

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