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Morning program
individual and position-specific training for ambitious players aged u13-u20
Each player's developmental journey is unique.
The morning program is a well-planned advanced training program that focuses on individualized training and position-specific development aimed to enhance areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
Each player's developmental journey is unique.
The morning program is a well-planned advanced training program that focuses on individualized training and position-specific development aimed to enhance areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
During this 10-week (1x per day per week program) – training sessions are designed for the young players to receive a high quantity and quality of technical, functional, and position-specific training reps and games, and will also include special video learning session and player interviews to address areas that the player would like to improve.
Our vertically integrated modes of developing players will challenge players upwardly towards their next level, and is available for motivated players in the U13, U14, U15, U17, and U20 age categories.
"The morning Advanced Player Development Training program is an awesome way to start the week and a great supplemental training to add to normal team trainings. These trainings are designed to be sharp, challenging, fun and will give players the extra special attention and feedback that is so valuable to their growth in the game."
Paul Holocher, Head of Academy, CUFC
Our vertically integrated modes of developing players will challenge players upwardly towards their next level, and is available for motivated players in the U13, U14, U15, U17, and U20 age categories.
"The morning Advanced Player Development Training program is an awesome way to start the week and a great supplemental training to add to normal team trainings. These trainings are designed to be sharp, challenging, fun and will give players the extra special attention and feedback that is so valuable to their growth in the game."
Paul Holocher, Head of Academy, CUFC
Morning Training - Technical Staff
Jude Fitzpatrick (CUFC U15 Head Coach) has been at Christchurch United for over 4 years, coaching many of the pre-academy and academy teams. Jude has played at National League league level and is currently on the OFC/NZF B License course.
Paul Holocher (CUFC Head of Academy) is former professional player in MLS (Major League Soccer) and in Europe, as well as a 15-year NCAA Collegiate Head Coach at both the D1 and D3 level in the United States. Along with these experiences Paul headed two professional academies (San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo of MLS) helping many young players reach top colleges and the professional ranks.
Jude Fitzpatrick (CUFC U15 Head Coach) has been at Christchurch United for over 4 years, coaching many of the pre-academy and academy teams. Jude has played at National League league level and is currently on the OFC/NZF B License course.
Paul Holocher (CUFC Head of Academy) is former professional player in MLS (Major League Soccer) and in Europe, as well as a 15-year NCAA Collegiate Head Coach at both the D1 and D3 level in the United States. Along with these experiences Paul headed two professional academies (San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo of MLS) helping many young players reach top colleges and the professional ranks.
