u8 Boys will be training with the u9B Red team on Mondays 5pm at Woodland.
u9 Boys White will be training 4:30pm on Wednesdays at Woodland with Abrahm.
u9 Boys Black will be training 6pm-7pm on Tuesdays at Challenger Elementary with Abrahm.
u9 Girls will be training 5pm on Mondays at Woodland with Dylan.
Please consider these groups open for training. Players from one team are welcome to attend any other training session.
Group #2 (u10 and u11 Teams)
u10 Girls will be training on Wednesday 7pm-8pm at Ridge Park Charter Academy with Abrahm
u11 Girls White will be training on Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:30pm at Cannonsburg Elementary with Abrahm.
u10 Boys will be training on Thursdays 5:15pm-6:45pm at Excel Charter Academy with Zsolt.
u11 Girls Black will be training Thursdays 5:15pm-6:45pm at Ridge Park Charter Academy with Abrahm.
u11 Boys will be training from 5:30pm-6:45pm on Wednesdays with Zsolt at Ridge Park.
These groups are also open for training. Please consult the coach of the team you are visiting to confirm that there is room to participate and that the level is appropriate.
Group #3 (u12 and Above)
u12 Boys Black are training at 7pm on Tuesdays at Challenger Elementary with Abrahm.
u13 Boys GVSA will be training at 6pm on Tuesdays at Sibley Elementary with Zsolt.
u14 Boys MRL will be training 5pm on Monday at Woodland with Zsolt.
u14 Boys Premier will be training 7pm on Monday at Excel Charter Academy with Josh.
u14 Girls Premier will train 6pm-7pm on Monday at Excel Charter Academy and 6pm-7pm Thursday at Ridge Park Charter Academy with Abrahm.
u15 and u16 Girls will be training 5:15pm-6:45pm on Thursdays at Ridge Park Charter Academy. Week #10 (February 11th) will be the last training session for the winter.
High School Boys will be training on Mondays at 8pm at Excel Charter Academy and on Wednesdays at 8pm at Ridge Park.
Extra Training Overview
Sunday Premier Courthouse 6pm-7:30pm This will now be open for the club for dribbling and speed and agility.
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Intermediate and Advanced Finishing (Woodland) All GK's can attend. Coaches TBA.
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Jr. Academy Woodland (ages 4-7) coach Dylan
GOALKEEPING NOTES-
Thursday 6pm Intermediate Goalkeeping (Excel Charter Academy) Coach Jessica
Thursday 7pm Advanced Goalkeeping (Excel Charter Academy) Coach Jessica
Friday 6pm Dribbling coached by Zsolt Excel Charter Academy
For most of these classes, we are confident that we will be able to accommodate a great range of levels. With the understanding that the majority of our players are between u9 and u13, we would like to offer the following recommendations.
Goalkeepers are encouraged to attend any of the Finishing Sessions.
Intermediate classes are generally open to players u8-u11.
Advanced classes are generally open to players u12 and above.
Finally, we offer the Extra Training classes for kids outside the club to sign up for as individuals. We are counting on attendance from additional players to support the high rental of Woodland Sports. Any help you can give forwarding this to players from outside the club will help us tremendously.
Please feel free to call Abrahm at 616-284-1844 with questions.
Alliance FC has long been the area's leader in year around player development. For the past fifteen (15) years our coaches have worked with area athletes and teams from nearly every club and high school in West Michigan.
Given that in the past few years the expectation to provide ever better off season training from our club (parents and players) has grown exponentially, we decided to make some significant changes this year. We will be offering an all inclusive winter training program for every member and every team. With club wide participation, everyone will benefit.
Our per player winter fee is only $240 (16 weeks). This can be paid in the following installments: $80 October 5th, $80 December 5th, and $80 January 5th. If you choose to pay with a check for the entire program on or before October 10th, you will receive a 10% discount making your winter program fee an even greater value at $216. Mail checks to Alliance FC 6757 Cascade Rd. SE #56, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
Each team will be given a designated training slot. Teams will be offered sixteen (16) weeks of training from November to March. Training will last from 1 to 1.5 hours depending upon the slot, location, and coach.
By extending our team training throughout the winter, we are able to offer a number of additional programs to *paid players at no additional charge. **Players will have the opportunity to join PSA Classes throughout the week to improve their skills at their own rate.
* Each player must have paid the $240 winter training fee in order to participate in the PSA classes free.
** Your coach will be able to tell you which classes are available to you or your age group.
In the case of cancellation due to weather we will try to reschedule another date but it may not be possible. Make up of cancelled classes is not guaranteed!
The above programs are also open to members from outside of Alliance. The cost for an eight week class to non members is $95. These classes are at no charge for Alliance FC members once they have paid the $240 winter training fee.
JR. ACADEMY AND LIONS CLASSES
These programs are meant to be a fun introduction to the game of soccer. Along with fun games, we will be focusing on balance, coordination, and basic age appropriate skills. The cost foreight week classes is $85. Parents are required to stay for these classes and may be asked to participate in the Jr. Academy Program.
Jr. Academy (Ages 3-6) Wednesday 4:30pm
QUESTIONS
Do you offer a family discount? Yes, the maximum payment will be for three children ($720). Additional children in a family are at no cost.
Does the family discount cover children not currently on an Alliance team? Unless they are joining a Lions or Jr. Academy class, kids from other clubs will not be covered. Our concern is class size and availability so, call us to discuss individual circumstances.
Does the club offer any pro-ration? We do not offer prorated fees. We are encouraging every player to attend 2 sessions per week.
Can non-Alliance players pay a $240 fee? Yes. Any player can pay $240 to join unlimited classes and one team training slot (designated by the coaching staff).
SCHOLARSHIPS
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarships. Call Abrahm at 616-682-4700 if you would like to set up an extended payment plan. Also, we will welcome donations on behalf of need based players to ensure participation during the winter.
In the case of cancellation due to weather we will try to reschedule another date but it may not be possible. Make up of cancelled classes is not guaranteed!
