ELITE TRAINING
PROGRAMS FOR ATHLETES
AGES 8 THROUGH PROFESSIONAL
The goal of our Training Programs is to encourage more advanced players, teams, clubs, and colleges to go above and beyond the normal athlete. We’ve helped thousands of individual players up their game and provided numerous high school, collegiate and club teams with innovative technical and tactical training that excels them to the next level.
Everyone has their normal team training. Then why are some players and teams better than others? It’s not a secret…hard work! They put in the extra time that it takes to become…ELITE!
Elite Training programs will help you improve your confidence, maximize your potential, and get one step closer to achieving your goals and dreams!
Private Sessions
One on One
- 1 session: $80
- 6+ sessions: $64
- Use coupon code:
private20 when booking 6+ sessions
Game Evaluation
Game Recorded via Veo
- Full game analysis
- 55- minute meeting with EFT Evaluator, Parent and Child
- 1 game: $400
- 2 games: $750
PRIVATE/SMALL GROUP TRAINING
For athletes looking to improve their confidence and technical ability, Elite FT’s Private and Small Group Training Programs offer 55 minute sessions once a week (or more) of personal attention from one of our experienced coaches.
We encourage you to not only improve your weaknesses but also to maximize your strengths. We have created areas of the game that we feel are most important and that we have had success in training athletes in the 20+ years of our program. You are allowed to pick 1, 2 or 3 training topics from the below lists.
SOCCER
- Private Training – foot skills, weak foot, ball striking, passing, receiving, 1v1 attacking/defending, one topic from Sports Performance section below
- Small Group Training – any of the topics in Private Training, plus decision making, movement off the ball, 1v1/2v1/2v2 situations, shielding the ball
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
- Private or Small Group - running form, footwork, first step/explosiveness, agility, conditioning, strength technique, plyometrics
Training is available in Glen Carbon, O’Fallon and Belleville, Ill.
*Small group sessions must be pre-arranged by interested parties. Elite FT does not organize groups. The number of participants cannot change once initial payments have been made. Any reschedule of sessions must suit ALL participants.
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TEAM TRAINING
ALL AGES
Elite FT’s Team Training program offers teams/coaches to work directly with an experienced Elite FT Coach. We have trained over 200 teams and are able to customize a training program based on your team’s needs. Teams include recreational, club, high school and college teams.
Your team can come to us, or we’ll come to your home athlete training facility!
Email us, info@eliteft.com, if you are interested. After the discussion, you will be sent a link to share with your families who will then register individually.
CLUB TRAINING
All Ages
There’s a reason sports clubs across the metro east rely on Elite FT. We LOVE training clubs! We have worked with several local youth soccer clubs, along with baseball and lacrosse. Our staff provides weekly training to every team in your club. This ensures your players/teams AND coaches are being taught consistently.
Please email us for more information, info@eliteft.com
EFT ACADEMY
EFT Directors will staff these programs
NOTE: club soccer experience is REQUIRED
Locations:
- The Sports Academy
- 101 The Game Dr, Glen Carbon IL 62034
- O'Fallon Sports Park Field 5b
- 301 Obernuefemann Rd, O'Fallon IL 62269
SOCCER SPEED
Ages 10+ (Glen Carbon Only)
ALL NEW: Ages 8-10; 11-14 (O'Fallon only)
Embark on a soccer journey like no other with our specially crafted program, Soccer Speed! Our innovative approach prioritizes mastering speed fundamentals without the ball, laying a solid foundation for impeccable technique. We believe in honing the art of controlling one's body before seamlessly integrating ball control without compromising on technique.
At Soccer Speed, participants dive into a dynamic curriculum encompassing speed dribbling, explosive 1v1 maneuvers, swift direction changes, bolstering ankle stability, and a host of other essential skills. Our expertly designed sessions ensure a holistic development, providing young athletes with the tools to command their bodies and the ball with finesse.
Join us at Soccer Speed, where we transform budding talents into agile maestros, ready to conquer the soccer field with confidence and precision!
- 5-week Fall 1 semester (Glen Carbon): August 20-September 17
- 6-week Fall 2 semester (Glen Carbon): September 24-October 29
- Tuesday or Wednesday in Glen Carbon - 7:30-8:25pm
- 9-week Fall semester (O'Fallon): August 22-October 17
- Thursday in O'Fallon - 6:30-7:25pm
*Limited space is available. These classes will close so do not wait to register.
GOALKEEPING ACADEMY
Ages 8-10, 11+
Our goalkeeper training program teaches proper fundamentals of footwork and ball handling as well as proper diving technique, distribution, and positional awareness. Participation in the Goalkeeping Academy is by seasonal program or you can enroll in a Goalkeeper Academy Membership for $65/month.
ProCo
Elite FT's premier training pathway to professional and college soccer.
Ages - Professionals, those Aspiring to be Pro, College and Upper Classmen in High School
This ELITE-level summer and winter program has been designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming season or tryout with a complete balance of physical training, technical skill development, tactical preparation, and mental training. Our staff will consist of Elite FT Directors, as well as special Guest Coaches.
During a Pro-Co session, you can expect advanced technical work, professional level conditioning, and small sided scrimmage games.
Yes, live play each night!
Winter 2024 Dates COMING SOON!
Summer 2024-ended August 1st. We will be back next summer!
