Programs
Futsal
Overview
Central Coast Academy is excited to partner with Joga Fustal to enhance our curriculum and assist players in providing additional opportunities to improve their individual control, skills, and touch. Futsal demands quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing and helps hone ball-striking and ball handling technique.
General Information
Ages: 2009 & 2008 Birth Years
Level: Competitive ‘club’ level players
Location: Earl Warren Show Grounds (3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105) & Buellton Community Center (301 Second Street, Suite A, Buellton, CA 93427)
Format: All 2009 & 2008 players in the club will have one additional futsal session available every week to provide an option of an additional ‘3rd day’ of training.
Dates
Winter Session: 9 weeks beginning the weeks of November 29th to February 7th (no sessions on December 24 & 31).
Note: 90 minutes instead of 75 minutes due to size of the group.
Thursday: 2009 Elite/White (3:15 - 4:30pm) & 2008 White (4:30-6:00pm) at Earl Warren Showground
Friday: 2009 & 2008 (All level teams) 6:00 - 7:30pm at Buellton Community Center
Curriculum
Why is futsal a critical part of the Central Coast Academy curriculum?
- Futsal is an extremely important way for kids to develop their skills and understanding of the game.
- The speed and fluidity of the Futsal game supports players in understanding and improving their skills in the transition (counter-attacking) phase.
- In Futsal, teams are often either defending a counter-attack or they are in the process of launching one after breaking down their opponents.
- This quick transition play is recognized in modern football as a vital component for young players to understand and apply.
- This ebbing and flowing of the game also result in all players being required to feel comfortable.
- General Information
What are the goals of the Central Coast Academy & Joga Futsal partnership?
- Provide players with much needed additional touches on the ball.
- Accelerate the decision-making process.
- Increase the speed of play.
- Provide an emphasis on ball control and technique.
- Develop a mentality around the goal, increasing the finishing opportunities.
- Enhance attacking and defending as well as transitional moments.
- Provoke thought and supportive play.
“Futsal is by no means the magic cure for developing a technically competent soccer players, but Central Coast Academy believes Futsal can support and play an important role in improving the technical qualities of the future generation of players transitioning into Zone 3 of our developmental curriculum.”
Willie Sims, Academy Director
Goalkeeping
Overview
The Vision of Central Coast Academy goalkeeping program is to enhance each individual club level players techniques and goalkeeping skills to achieve the highest level of development. This is accomplished through our Director of Goalkeepers clearly defined and administered curriculum including; footwork, handling, distribution, diving, shot-stopping, communication, dealing with crosses and overall presence and command in the box. Our system encourages and ensures goalkeepers emphasize foot skills and overall ability to start the attack. In addition, the program is designed to develop players understanding through match analysis and game day evaluation and reflection.
Director
David Elias
- Originally from Huntington Beach, CA
- USSF C License
- USSDA Goalkeeping Staff Experience
- Current UCSB Women’s & Men’s Assistant Coach
- 10+ Years Coaching Experience
- Concordia University, Master’s Degree
- Division I College Player: CSUF
- Professional Player: Thunder Bay Chill (USL-2)
Current SBSC Coaching Assignment: Boys 2008 MLS Assistant Coach
General Information
Ages: 2009 to 2003 Birth Years
Level: Central Coast Academy team players
Location: Girsh-Hochman Grass Fields (7050 Phelps Road, Goleta, CA 93117)
Dates
Fall Session: 11 weeks beginning September 6 and including the week of November 15th. Note: No sessions the week of November 22, 2121 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Tuesday: 2009 Birth Year 3:45 - 4:45pm
Tuesday: Birth Years 2008 to 2003 7:30 - 8:30pm
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed for goalkeepers interested in reaching the highest level. Designed and led by Central Coast Academy Goalkeeping Director, this specialized development curriculum will focus on areas such as shot-stopping, dealing with crosses, game management, distribution and goalkeeper specific strength and agility exercises.
Incorporating goalkeepers into training session. Within the warm- up, technical & technical/tactical portions of the session the goalkeepers will be utilized as field players and during the technical/tactical, tactical and small sided games portions of the session the goalkeepers will be primarily utilized as goalkeepers.
“The goalkeeping leadership and curriculum ensures that the players learn and fine-tune all the techniques, decision making and skills required to become a great goalkeeper.””
Willie Sims, Academy Director
Strength & Conditioning
Overview
Central Coast Academy is excited to announce the founding of our first Strength and Conditioning program. The program’s mission is to enhance the physical capabilities of our players in order to compete at the highest levels of competitive youth soccer. The game of soccer is a physically demanding game that requires intense fitness and strength to succeed. The Strength and Conditioning program will allow our athletes to strengthen supporting muscles, increase mobility, correct posture, stabilize joints, learn new movement patterns, enhance coordination and enhance peripheral skills.
Directors
Ivan Becerra
- Originally from San Fernando, CA
- USSF C License
- College, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Club Coach, Central Coast Academy
- Previous High School Coach, Bishop San Diego
- Previous MLS Professional Player: Columbus Crew
Andra Wilson
- Originally from Malvern, PA
- Santa Barbara SC Girls CCA Strength and Conditioning Coach
- B.S. Health and Physical Education and Sports Medicine West Chester University
- Physical Education Instructor/Department Chair, Laguna Blanca School – 16 years
- Certified XPT Coach
- Previous Health and Physical Education Teacher, Tohickon Middle School
- Previous Head Athletic Trainer Cabrini College
General Information
Ages: 2007 & Older Age Group Girls Teams
Level: Offered to ALL competitive club level players of Central Coast Academy teams
Location: Girsh Park Turf & Dunn School
Schedule
Thursdays
2007 & 2008 Girls Teams (Santa Barbara based CCA players) from 6:45 - 8:30pm at Girsh Park Turf
2006 & Older Girls Teams (Santa Barbara based CCA players) from 7:30 - 9:00pm at Girsh Park Turf
2007 & Older Girls Teams (Northern based CCA players) from 6:00 - 7:30pm at Dunn School
Curriculum
What are the goals of the Strength and Conditioning Program?
- To allow our athletes to strengthen supporting muscles, even out muscle imbalances, increase mobility, correct posture, stabilize joints, learn new movement patterns, enhance coordination and peripheral skills, and so much more.
- Encourage our players to engage a healthy and successful lifestyle.
College Connection
Overview
Central Coast Academy ‘College Connection’ support program sets the standard for clubs around the country. To date our club has placed over 150+ players in various top Colleges and Universities throughout the United States.
For aspiring prospect student athletes, finding the correct college fit can be an exciting and time-consuming experience. The club offers a part time College Director for both the Male and Female placement programs, working with the teams and players to assure that our prospective student athletes find success in the college recruiting process.
We continue to be instrumental in providing the necessary resources to guide players towards reaching their goals. Our college program features College Fit Finder, College Seminars, a Virtual Education Center, SAT/ACT Preparation, Junior Support Meeting, Video and Filming Support program. The program provides all the necessary information on becoming and remaining eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics, academics, the student-athlete experience and key issues and the guidelines for college-bound student-athletes.
Director
Dylan Murphy
- Co-Founder of Wagner & Woolf Elite College Sports Recruitment
- Santa Barbara SC, 2001 & 2004, Head Coach
- Cal State San Bernardino & Santa Barbara City College, Assistant Coach
- Cal State San Bernardino; Master’s Degree
- University of California, Santa Barbara; BA in Political Science
- University of California, Santa Barbara & Cal State San Bernardino, collegiate player
- Youth licensing, Football Federation of Australia
College Fit Finder Program Benefits
Benefits program: provides each and every Central Coast Academy player in the 2007 & older age groups.
College Director: Assists with all the below benefits as well as travels to various Showcase events to help market players as well as enhance the direct communication with college coaches.
College seminars: Provide two annual seminars on a range of topics such as Gaining Exposure, Being Discovered, Marketing Yourself and college coaches Q&A panel.
College team meetings: Administer two annual team level meetings on the important steps to consider throughout the college recruitment process as well as enhancing your chances of playing at the collegiate level.
- Who: Girls 2007 & Up
- What: Learn more about the club membership benefits and the important steps to consider throughout the college recruitment process.
- When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 7:00-8:00p.m.
- Where: Zoom Link
College individual meetings: Conduct one annual meeting in conjunction with your team on individual college search and goal setting.
- Who: Girls 2007 & Up
- What: 1-on-1 meetings with College Director, Dylan Murphy, to discuss individual college planning, goal setting, and college search assistance.
- When: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 5:00-8:00p.m.
- Where: Sign Up Here!
- Selected College Showcases: Throughout the year (refer to your individual team for details).
Video recorder and camera: The club provides a HiPod that is available for players or teams to ‘rent free of charge’ to support players that would like to create their own highlight videos.
Seminars
Central Coast Academy is excited to announce our soon to be launched College Seminar Series for our prospective college student soccer athletes. Topics of discussion will be focused on:
- What can I do during this challenging pandemic time (and beyond) to help myself with the recruiting process?
- How to best prepare myself for the college recruitment process?
- What are coaches looking for in prospective student athletes?
Fall Seminars:
College Seminar:
- Who: Girls 2007 & Up
- What: Learn valuable topics from the top College Coaches in the country such as gaining exposure, being discovered, and marketing yourself in conjunction with a college coaches Q&A panel.
- When: Wednesday, December 1st 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
- Where: Zoom link will be provided soon!
College Fit Finder:
- Who: Girls 2007 & Up
- What: Learn how this tool can help assist players, parents, and families in the recruiting process!
- When: Wednesday, December 8th 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
- Where: Zoom link
College Placement
Central Coast Academy ‘College Placement’ sets the standard for clubs on the Central Coast. We have ‘collectively’ placed over 150+ players in various top Colleges and Universities throughout the United States.
COLLEGE ALUMNI
Annaka Abramson ('08) UC Riverside (Div. 1)
Danielle Anderson ('17) Cal Poly-SLO (Div. 1)
Jamie Benedetto ('13) UC San Diego (Div. 2)
Hannah Brisby ('14) Lewis & Clark College (Div. 3)
Becca Buratto ('16) University of Idaho (Div. 1)
Morgan Christen ('19) Menlo College (NAIA)
Brittany Couture ('10) Carnegie Mellon University (Div. 3)
Kori Disarufino ('10) University of Nevada - Reno (Div. 1)
Addie Furrer ('18) Portland State University (Div. 1)
Jillian Giannini ('17) UC San Diego (Div. 2)
Karly Graf ('12) UC Berkeley (Div. 1)
Hannah Harrah ('15) Loyola Marymount University (Div. 1)
Sydney Hess ('18) Westmont College (NAIA)
Tristan Jackson ('16) Cal Lutheran (Div. 3)
Adria Jamieson ('18) Cal State San Marcos (Div. 2)
Fiona Jessup ('12) Lake Forest College (Div. 3)
Olivia Jones ('16) UC Davis (Div. 1)
Natani Kent-Earle ('19) St. Lawrence University (Div. 3)
Sierra Leighty ('09) St. Mary's College of California (Div. 1)
Briana Lopez ('10) South Carolina State University (Div. 1)
Natalya Marcove ('16) Campbell University (Div. 1)
Jenny-Ann Martiniez ('10) Westmont College (NAIA)
Claire Matthews ('10) Point Loma Nazarene (Div. 2)
Annaka Abramson ('08) UC Riverside (Div. 1)
Danielle Anderson ('17) Cal Poly-SLO (Div. 1)
Jamie Benedetto ('13) UC San Diego (Div. 2)
Hannah Brisby ('14) Lewis & Clark College (Div. 3)
Becca Buratto ('16) University of Idaho (Div. 1)
Morgan Christen ('19) Menlo College (NAIA)
Brittany Couture ('10) Carnegie Mellon University (Div. 3)
Kori Disarufino ('10) University of Nevada - Reno (Div. 1)
Addie Furrer ('18) Portland State University (Div. 1)
Jillian Giannini ('17) UC San Diego (Div. 2)
Karly Graf ('12) UC Berkeley (Div. 1)
Hannah Harrah ('15) Loyola Marymount University (Div. 1)
Sydney Hess ('18) Westmont College (NAIA)
Tristan Jackson ('16) Cal Lutheran (Div. 3)
Adria Jamieson ('18) Cal State San Marcos (Div. 2)
Fiona Jessup ('12) Lake Forest College (Div. 3)
Olivia Jones ('16) UC Davis (Div. 1)
Natani Kent-Earle ('19) St. Lawrence University (Div. 3)
Sierra Leighty ('09) St. Mary's College of California (Div. 1)
Briana Lopez ('10) South Carolina State University (Div. 1)
Natalya Marcove ('16) Campbell University (Div. 1)
Jenny-Ann Martiniez ('10) Westmont College (NAIA)
Claire Matthews ('10) Point Loma Nazarene (Div. 2)
Note: Players graduated from previous aligned Santa Barbara SC & Kickers SC.
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