Junior Admirals Summer Camp
• Welcome to another year of Junior Admirals soccer. The season will begin on Wednesday, September 1st. Please follow the link below to register online. The training times are listed below. Please encourage any potential players to register or contact me with any questions at dbakka@mpslakers.com
Doug Bakka
Director of Junior Admirals Academy
• 2010-2011 Player Registration is now available online - Online Registration
The Junior Admirals Program is designed to develop the individual soccer skills of players ages U6-U12. This program will prepare players for the Erie Admirals Soccer Club. The format of the program will provide a fun, yet demanding environment for the players to enjoy and learn the game of soccer. We must allow the kids to be kids and enjoy the game. All training and small-sided games will be designed to maximize the number of touches on the ball.
Training and games are designed to emphasize individual development, while teaching the outlined curriculum. The coaches will ensure that the players enjoy their playing experience and are eager to come back. At the same time, the staff will ensure we are providing a demanding environment to challenge the players.
Players will placed into training groups based on criteria such as age, skill level, attitude, gender, etc. This will ensure the players are developing properly in a challenging environment. Training groups will not be set in stone. Players may be moved between groups based on their individual development.
The Junior Admirals runs from September 1, 2010 through May 25, 2011. It has open enrollment, therefore, players may join at any time. Players will train once per week in addition to Saturdays small-sided games.
Each player is required to bring a size 4 soccer ball to all sessions. Players are required to have shin guards and indoor shoes or sneakers. The Junior Admiral uniform is required for Saturday games. The practice shirt is required for practice sessions.
Cost
$70 per month ($10 off for each additional child) - Online Registration
$50 for the uniform package (shirt, shorts, socks, practice t-shirt) - Online Uniform Order Website
Training Days & Times
The main training day for U6-U10 players will be on Wednesdays. For those who cannot train on Wednesday, we will also offer training on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm.
• U6 players: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
• U7/8 players: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
• U9/10 players: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
• U11/12 players: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
**Please email Doug Bakka if you are choosing to train on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays**
Saturday Small-Sided Games
• Saturday games will normally range from 9:00am-1:00pm
No Session Dates
There will be no Junior Admirals on the following dates.
| Age Group | Birthdates |
| U6 | 8/1/2004 - 7/31/2005 |
| U7 | 8/1/2003 - 7/31/2004 |
| U8 | 8/1/2002 - 7/31/2003 |
| U9 | 8/1/2001 - 7/31/2002 |
| U10 | 8/1/2000 - 7/31/2001 |
| U11 | 8/1/1999 - 7/31/2000 |
| U12 | 8/1/1998 - 7/31/1999 |
All players must register for the Junior Admirals program using our online registration system. Please follow the link below.
Online Registration
All players are required to have the Junior Admirals Uniform Kit. The uniform kit is the same as the past seasons, with the exception of the new practice shirt. For new kit orders, you may pay online at the time of registration. If you are ordering individual items, those must be paid for at the time of order.
Saturday Game Schedule Link
U6 and U7 will play from 10am to 11am
U8 and above will play from 11am to 12pm
Every 6-8 weeks, the players will be divided into teams for Saturday morning games. A set game schedule will be organized for these 6-8 weeks. Games will generally be played between 9:00am-1:00pm. After the 6-8 weeks, teams will be changed and players will get to play with new teammates.
The game structure will be 4v4 or 5v5 and will play four 10-minute quarters. NO SCORES OR STANDINGS WILL BE KEPT! Ball out of play will be put back in play with a kick-in (no throw-ins). There will be 6-9 players per team.
This new format will provide more structure to the Saturday morning games. Yes, the players will be put onto teams for each 6-8 weeks. However, the goal is not to win these games and determine the best team. The focus is still on individual development and enjoyment of the game. It is very important that parents focus on the development of the players and not the results of the games. Players will be encouraged to be creative through free play, but also working with their teammates.
Doug Bakka is the Director of Junior Admirals. Doug currently holds his NSCAA National Diploma. Doug has been coaching in the program since 1996.
The Junior Admirals Coaching Staff brings a great deal of experience coaching players ages 5-12 years old. All of our coaches have been involved in the Junior Admirals Program on average of 5 years.
The Coaching Staff includes:
• Colin Petersen
• Lia Petersen
• Sombath Inthavong
• Russell Segesdy
• Elvir Vila
• Bruce Stephen
Technically, the players will be expected to learn the basic soccer skills, with the main focus on dribbling and 1v1 situations. This will include dribbling with different surfaces, change of direction, change of pace (speed), 1v1 moves, and shielding. Other aspects will include passing and receiving, finishing, and individual defending. The players will be expected to become comfortable, confident and creative with the ball.
Tactically, the focus will be to create spacing and learn basic playing shapes and roles. This will be accomplished through the 4v4 model of play. Players will be expected to understand spacing, ball-orientation, when to recognize 1v1 situations, and basic attacking and defending principles.
Parents are expected to leave all coaching to the staff. Instructing children before, during or after sessions will only lead to confusion. Please applaud children for good play (i.e. a successful 1v1 move, high work rate, a successful turn away from pressure, etc.). Please, no shouting or screaming. Remember, Saturday’s games are to allow players to apply what is learned during training. No scores will be kept.
Please ensure your child brings a properly inflated size 4 soccer ball to all sessions. Please ensure they are wearing the proper uniform or practice shirt. Encourage your child to dribble, juggle, or pass with a teammate prior to sessions.