a. Please DO NOT GIVE AMY’S CELL PHONE NUMBER OUT TO PARENTS!!!!!! Amy is the coach coordinator. Parents with questions can email pkeen@charlottesocceracademy.com or call 980-290-7280b. READ the emails and attachments we send out. We know it’s a lot of information at the start of the season – I promise, once the season is underway it is less.c. When the game schedule is posted, it is posted for the entire season. We do not change the schedule unless it’s a weather issue.d. We do not change practice nights.
We make every effort to play practices and games as scheduled.
We will play in light rain unless there is a danger posed to the players or the fields become unplayable.
However, rain accumulation may result in field closures, even if it is currently sunny!
CLOSURES ARE POSTED NO LATER THAN 4:30PM ON WEEKDAYS
AND 8:00AM ON SATURDAYS.
THE CITY OR COUNTY MAKE DECISIONS ON MANY OF OUR FIELDS.
CONDITIONS AND STATUS MAY CHANGE DURING THE DAY OR AFTER GAMES/PRACTICES HAVE BEGUN.
Check as close to practice/game time as possible!
WE POST FIELD CLOSURES/CANCELLATIONS ONLY.
PLAN TO ATTEND UNLESS YOUR FACILITY IS LISTED AS CLOSED.
NEW OPTION FOR NOTIFICATIONS - Stack Team App - click for signup info
Or read the updates here: https://csarecsoccer.teamapp.com/
FOR U14 and U19 MARS LEAGUE GAME STATUS INFORMATION, VISIT THE MARS LEAGUE WEBSITE.
GENERAL FIELD INFO
Assume the fields are open unless they are specifically listed as closed.
We try to post info no later than 4:30 on weekdays and 8:00am on weekends. We rely on other sources to make decisions on the fields and cannot control when they make decisions!
Occasionally conditions will change or an update will have to be made after practices or games are underway. We recommend checking the field status prior to leaving for your event, using the info above.
Inclement Weather:
We make every effort to play practices and games as scheduled. Please dress your child appropriately.
We will play in light rain unless there is a danger posed to the players or the fields become unplayable.
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING: If you see lightning, clear the field. If you hear thunder, clear the field. Play will be halted for a minimum of 30 minutes. If no lightning is spotted during the 30 minutes and/or no thunder is heard during the 30 minutes, play will resume. If lightning is seen and/or thunder is heard during the 30 minute period, the clock starts over. No play will resume until a minimum of 30 minutes passes with no thunder and/or no lightning.
NO PETS ARE PERMITTED AT ANY OF OUR PRACTICE OR GAME FACILITIES.
NO SMOKING AT ANY FACILITY.
OUR FACILITIES ARE SNACK-FREE ZONES FOR HEALTH & SANITATION REASONS!
Parents, please remain in the designated viewing areas.
FIELD INFORMATION
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| SOUTH REGION COMPLEXES | ||
| FIELD NAME AND ADDRESS | Google Map Link | Field Layout Map Link |
| McALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9100 Carswell Lane Charlotte 28277 |  | PRACTICE FIELDS GAME FIELDS |
| COLONEL BEATTY PARK 4330 Weddington Rd Matthews 28105 | | FIELD MAP-Practices |
| McKEE ROAD PARK 4201 McKee Rd, Charlotte 28270 | | FIELD MAP |
| McCLINTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 925 Rama Rd, Charlotte 28212 | | FIELD MAP-Practices |
| HARRIS TEETER FIELDS @ PALISADES 14600 Grand Palisades Pkwy, Charlotte 28278 | | FIELD MAP-Practices |
| CRESTDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL 940 Sam Newell Road Matthews, NC 28105 | | FIELD MAP |
| NORTH REGION COMPLEXES | ||
| FIELD NAME AND ADDRESS | Google Map Link | Field Layout Map Link |
| DAVE AND BUSTER'S NORTH SOCCER COMPLEX (DAVIDSON HIGHWAY) 3400 Davidson Highway Concord, 28027 | | FIELD MAP-Practice |
| CANNON SCHOOL 5801 Poplar Tent Road Concord, NC 28027 | | FIELD MAP-Practice |
| FRANK LISKE PARK 4001 Stough Road Concord, 28027 | | Park Overview Map FIELD MAP-Practices FIELD MAP-Games |
1.
Dribbling Medley Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upw192gixN4
This video demonstration is with 6u players but can be modified
for all ages based on the words used. Coach Rich works on the following
skills and points in the session:
A. NOT walking while dribbling
B. using the four parts of the
foot. Inside, Outside, Laces and Soles- say NO to the TOE
C. demonstration of several fun
games, again these can be modified for other age groups
2. Four
Corner Dribbling- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PJrYof39dk
The video demonstration is
using 10u/12u age boys – modifications can be made to be age appropriate.
During the demonstrations notice when players are listening to instructions
that Coach Rich gives them.
3. 1v1
Dribbling- This drill works with older age groups- 10u and up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu1j4gpBxoE
A. In this demonstration Coach Rich has
them in LINES – BUT he uses multiple lines.
B. Coach Rich continues to give
instruction as the players run the drill
4. Links
to diagrams and written instruction on drills and games.
Four Corner Dribbling – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zbKEj8VcyUUxdGLFitIGpnRx0MVj4hW7/view?usp=sharing
Sharks and Minnows (when using this for
older players feel free to change name or not give it a name)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fwK1rjlJjtX8JNpX9nITNGHjlMf6yx3Q/view?usp=sharing
1v1
across the line https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJNQJw4XL3qhN9kICIEpGGOiz-e5fmhB/view?usp=sharing
Statue game https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CkGB9Dzb26WxUVIwpL3ZlXh3QKgOZT5o/view?usp=sharing
Dribbling thru the gates https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BvEk5nYDLu6BPvn6gRcgcgRkBRc9Q-Nb/view?usp=sharing
Four parts of dribbling https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-eL4_qpaHFeeEdR-iy9P3HTAUHWALzGV/view?usp=sharing
1v1 Change Directions https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XmlX4DdwVmJ6zG02Y0G8ZICKd0-J_fm/view?usp=sharing
Parts Game https://drive.google.com/file/d/15CvopRNzxnhVTCaEht-cZ67MIE_-0t1h/view?usp=sharing
5. Field
maps for all locations are available on the CSA website https://www.csarecsoccer.com/Default.aspx?tabid=549534
