Soccer
The National Sport Academy was established in 1995 as a unique and specialized learning environment within the public high school setting.
There are three components to the National Sport Academy Soccer Program: Sport Specific Training, Coaching & Leadership and Strength & Conditioning.
All program components are scheduled during the school day and are periodized to enhance the student athlete’s competitive sport training schedules and academic demands.
National Sport Academy soccer student athletes compete on their regular soccer teams.
Strength & Conditioning Training
- In-season and off-season training plans are designed for today’s serious soccer athletes and compliment the Sport Specific training. The goal is to maximize the effectiveness of all soccer specific energy systems focusing on strength, power, agility and cardiovascular training.
Strength & Conditioning training may take place at World Health Club, Absolute Sports Centre, Central Memorial High School and Fitness Plus.
Sport Specific Training
Technical development focuses on establishing composure, confidence and creativity on and off the ball. The following themes are targeted in personal and competitive settings:
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Tactical themes are established to increase an athlete's understanding and passion for the game, translating to a more effective and imaginative presence on the pitch:
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Sport training sessions are innovative and focus on individual needs. Athletes are challenged in a positive and competitive environment.
NSA SOCCER NEWS!
Best of luck In training camp:
With over 40 alumni reporting to Canadian (CIS & CCAA) and American (NCAA & NAIA) pre-season training camps this and next week, the NSA Soccer Staff wish all of you the best of luck during this demanding time. Follow our alumni at any of the following league links.
http://www.ncaa.com/
http://www.ccaa.ca/web/index.php/en/
http://english.cis-sic.ca/sports/msoc/2011-12/standings-conf
Alumni in Profile
Brianna Salverda reported to Jacksonville State training camp on Wednesday August 11th after what was a long road to success since joining the National Sport Academy Junior High program in 2008. “Brianna proved day in and day out to be one of the hardest working athletes I have ever worked with” states coach Paul Schultz, “Her work ethic will make a statement to her new teammates very early”. Salverda already boasting 90 minutes in her first friendly at centre-back is ready for this new role and as she demonstrated every day with NSA, will be up to any challenge she faces in her inaugural season. Jacksonville kicks off this weekend with back to back away games against Mercer and Tennessee.
VanYzerloo signs with U-19 Magdeburg
After spending much of his grade 12 year in Germany NSA Alumnus Devon VanYzerloo’s hard work has paid off as he has secured a spot on the roster with German U-19 FC Magdeburg. “This unique opportunity isn’t afforded to just anyone, Devon’s internal drive is certainly part of what makes him such a special athlete, I would be surprised if any player in the city spent more time on personal training than Devon”, Coach Schultz.
Piraux’s impact garners whitecaps nod!
After being invited to a scouting camp with the NTC program during the school year of 2010/2011, Mitch Piraux was identified and invited by the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps for the newly established residency program for 2011/2012 school year. This opportunity is only afforded to a handful of international students annually from across the globe. Mitch’s technical ability impressed the NSA coaches very early and “his professionalism and dedication to achieving his goal is evident in everything he does on and off the soccer field and I wish him the very best with this exciting opportunity”, Coach Long.
