WINTER TRAINING

OPEN TO CLASSICS EAGLES PLAYERS & THE PUBLIC.. Training sessions are 60 minutes of technical and tactical development to help players improve their skill level and decision making during games. All sessions are led by Ross Brown, Classics Eagles Director and held at TOCA Columbus. Program is open to CE Players only.

Be challenged, have fun, learn and grow!

Winter Session III - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Pre-season Preparation

This 4-week Pre-Season Prep Series is designed to prepare players for the physical and tactical demands of the spring season. Training is modeled after professional academy environments, with an emphasis on speed of play, decision-making, and execution under pressure.

Sessions focus on game-realistic situations, high repetition, and competitive play to help players enter the spring season sharper, more confident, and ready to perform.

Dates: February 24 – March 19

Cost: $100 per player

This is a 4 week commitment. Missed sessions are non-refundable.

WEEKLY CURRICULUM

Week 1 – Speed of Play & First Touch Receiving with proper body shape, playing forward quickly, and improving first-touch decisions.

Week 2 – Turning & Beating Pressure Receiving under pressure, protecting the ball, and turning with intent to attack space.

Week 3 – Combination Play & Finishing Movement off the ball, combination play in attacking areas, and finishing chances.

Week 4 – Game Preparation Competitive small-sided games focused on transitions, pressing, and match realism.

Winter Session II - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Attacking Series

Led by Club Director Philip Wischmeyer, this six-week attacking program is built to sharpen instincts, creativity, and finishing ability at a high technical standard. Each session hits a clear theme with high repetition, guided coaching, and game-real decision making. Players will learn to create chances, beat defenders, and finish with confidence.

Weekly Topics

Week 1: Attacking ball mastery, body shape, receiving to turn and face forward

Week 2: 1v1 attacking from front, side, and chase pressure; acceleration and separation

Week 3: Disguise and deception – feints, turns, escape moves, breaking pressure

Week 4: Decision making – when to pass, when to dribble, combination play patterns

Week 5: Counterattacking – exploiting space early, first touch direction, finishing in transition

Week 6: Finishing – angles, timing, striking technique, creating your own shot

This series is fast paced, technical, competitive, and designed for players who want to elevate their attacking game and become a real problem in the final third.

$150 for 6 weeks = 6 class commitment.

*Missed classes are non-refundable.

Class details listed in table below.

AGES	DAY	TIME	DATES	LOCATION
U8 - U10	Tuesday	5:00 - 6:15 PM	JAN 6, 13, 20, 27 FEB 3, 10	Kayla Ledbetter Athletics
U11 - U12	Tuesday	6:15 - 7:30 PM	JAN 6, 13, 20, 27 FEB 3, 10	Kayla Ledbetter Athletics
U8 - U10 FULL	Wednesday	7:30 - 8:45 PM	JAN 7, 14, 21, 28 FEB 4, 11	TOCA Columbus
U11 - U12	Thursday	6:15 - 7:30 PM	JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 FEB 5, 12	Kayla Ledbetter Athletics
U13+	Thursday	7:30 - 8:45 PM	JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 FEB 5, 12	Kayla Ledbetter Athletics

FEBRUARY JUGGLING CHALLENGE

Throughout the winter and in preparation for the spring season. This month, try to encourage you player to practice their juggling skills for just 10 minutes, 5 days a week.

Please refer to the video for different progressions to suit all levels.
Print the juggling challenge chart below to record daily/weekly scores.
The goal is improve each week developing first touch.

Juggling Challenge Chart

WINTER SKILL TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Each week through the winter months, Classics Eagles will post a home training activity for players to try on their own to improve their skills and have fun with the ball. We want players to do this at home through the winter months, so the activities:

can be done in a small amount of space.
can be done with little to no extra training equipment (just need a ball).
can be adjusted to player's challenge level.
are movements that are most commonly used in the game.

SHARE! Post your training videos to any of the Classics Eagles social media platforms and highlight your skills and commitment to improve. Questions about activity? Contact pwischmeyer@tocafootball.com.