GCYSA TOUCH CLUB
We are excited to introduce a new and fun initiative at Grove City Youth Soccer– the GCYSA Touch Club! This unique program is designed to encourage our players to improve their ball-handling skills and create a sense of achievement through consistent practice and effort.
How It Works:
The Touch Club challenges players of all age groups to reach specific milestones based on the number of toe touches they perform on the ball. Every time a player touches the ball, they are working toward earning a special Grove City Youth Soccer Association Touch Club shirt!
Milestones:
- U6 Players Only: 500 toe touches with no time limit
- All Age Groups (U6, U8, U10, U12+):
- 1000 toe touches in 10 minutes
- 1500 toe touches in 12 minutes
- 2000 toe touches in 15 minutes
Why It’s Important:
We believe that improving individual skills is key to developing well-rounded soccer players. The Touch Club promotes consistency, patience, and personal growth while making the learning process engaging and enjoyable. The more touches players make, the better they become at controlling the ball, passing, dribbling, and shooting.
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How to Get Started:
Begin practicing your ball touches daily! Players can practice anywhere – at home, in the backyard, or at the fields. All you need is a stopwatch and a soccer ball.
Keep track of your progress. We recommend setting small goals and gradually working up to the big milestones.
Challenge Rules:
- Parent Verification: A parent must verify that the player has practiced the required skills at home and is capable of completing the challenge before attempting it.
- Continuous Touches: Players must complete the required number of touches in one continuous flow without any breaks or pauses.
- Ball Control: Players must maintain full control of the ball throughout the challenge.
- Clean Touches: All touches must be clean and executed correctly. No exceptions will be made for mistakes. The coach will count and verify each touch.
- Time Limit: Each player will have a set time limit to complete the required number of touches. If the touches are not completed within the time frame, the challenge will end.
- Attempts per Session: Players are allowed three attempts to complete the challenge per practice session. If they do not succeed within these attempts, the challenge will be considered incomplete for the day.
GCYSA Verification:
When your player is ready to attempt the challenge, find a coach or board member before or after practice or at Coach Tanner's skills sessions on Tuesdays. Once an achievement is complete, the player will be presented with the t-shirt at an upcoming practice or game.
We look forward to seeing all of our players join the Touch Club and showcase their soccer skills! This is an excellent way to have fun, stay active, and take your game to the next level.
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