Skills Institute at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre
Skills Institute at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre
Session Information Below!
Registration for Fall Session will open in August
Skills Institute is where soccer takes center stage. Rooted in child development theory, kids have a blast learning and improving technical and tactical soccer skills. Players will walk away more confident, equipped for their next right step, and ready for life’s challenges on and off the field. Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging. Classes meet weekly for 50-minutes.
Open Enrollment, Join Anytime!
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Skills Institute Director
Steve Greecher
SGreecher@thecentrepa.com
(814) 689 1802 Ext: 105
More Information
- Classes are available for all levels of player.
- We follow a national curriculum that has seen over 1.2m players go through this and the Lil’ Kickers program.
- We want to provide a fun and enjoyable learning environment for every player.
- AGES 5/6, 7/8, 9/10
- Boys and Girls.
- 12: 1 Player-to-Coach Ratio.
- Personal feedback and player-centric coaching
- No club affiliation needed.
- $18 per class.
- Players receive a jersey and shorts when registering for their first season.
- Seasons are typically 10-13 weeks long.
Our convenient class times provide families options to accommodate multiple children and busy schedules. Find a day and time that works for you!
Skills Institute Level Descriptions
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5/6 Year Olds Level 1
Designed to meet the needs of the more beginners and advanced players, Skills Institute classes combine a small child-to-coach ratio with a challenging curriculum to create a rewarding soccer experience that is more clinical in nature. Children in these classes will be introduced to more complex soccer skills and tactics and will be given opportunities to practice these during scrimmages. While the focus of Skills Institute is more clinical, classes are designed to heavily emphasize fun and effort.
The player-to-coach ratio for Level I: 5-6 classes is 12 to 1.
7/8 Year Olds Level 1
Skills Institute 7-8 Level I classes focus on advanced skill building through age-appropriate drills and small-sided scrimmages while still maintaining a non-competitive atmosphere. The goals of the class are to help players acquire an overall comprehension of the technical and tactical aspects of soccer—developing greater field awareness, stronger decision making skills and quicker reactions—so effective team play becomes second nature. Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes.
The player-to-coach ratio for Level I classes is 12 to 1.
9/10 Years Old Level 1
Skills Institute 9-10 Level I classes focus on advanced skill building through age-appropriate drills and small-sided scrimmages while still maintaining a non-competitive atmosphere. The goals of the class are to help players acquire an overall comprehension of the technical and tactical aspects of soccer—developing greater field awareness, stronger decision making skills and quicker reactions—so effective team play becomes second nature. Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes.
The player-to-coach ratio for Level I classes is 12 to 1.
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5/6 Year Olds Level 2
7/8 Year Olds Level 2
9/10 Years Old Level 2
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5/6 Year Olds Level 3
For player’s who’ve completed level 2
7/8 Year Olds Level 3
For player’s who’ve completed level 2
9/10 Years Old Level 3
For player’s who’ve completed level 2
Skills Institute FAQ’s
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Why Skills Institute?
How was the curriculum developed?
What does a typical session look like?
What should the players wear?
If I register my child for a session, are we guaranteed a spot in the next session?
What kind of instructors do you have? Are they all licensed by some organization?
What are the different levels?
Can I sign up online?
Yes, you can register online through DASH any time of the day or night!
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Can I be on a team elsewhere and still do SI?
Can I join a class in the middle of the session?
How many free trials can a child take?
Can I register my child for just one class?
(Players registering for the final class of the session would be registering for one class).