Rangers Families,                                                                                                                                                                                  

As we near the end of fall travel and high school soccer, The Rangers Academy is looking forward to providing your players with a revitalized and enhanced winter training curriculum.  Our winter training will be structured into two segments/timeframes (as it has been in the past) with the following updates and exciting additions.

Updates to Academy (U11 – U14) and Premier (U15 – U18) Weekly Winter Training

• Training duration will be extended to allow for a wider focus on tactical and technical aspects of the game while incorporating time for application through play. Training sessions are included in a Rangers Academy Travel player’s tuition and are also offered at a cost to non-Rangers Travel players. Goalkeeping training will still be offered at cost to Rangers Travel and non-Rangers Travel players.
  • Training Sessions will be facilitated by multiple members of The Rangers Academy coaching staff and will incorporate elements of Speed and Agility as well as School of Excellence training (offered at a weekly cost in prior winter training programs).
  • Sign up for training programs can be found by navigating to https://www.rangerspfc.com/ .As a reminder, current Rangers travel players do not need to sign up.
• Start times for training will begin later in the afternoon to accommodate after-school and work schedules. We are currently working with the CCC on a few of the time slots. Once we have confirmed time slots you can find the times for training on The Rangers Academy website calendar found at https://www.rangerspfc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=292356
• We are once again offering games on Saturdays for players ages 7-14.The fee for non-Rangers travel players is $150 and includes the games on Saturdays and the training sessions mentioned above during the week. Rangers travel players who would like to add on the Saturday games in addition to the training, the fee is $90.You can sign up for the first segment of indoor games at https://www.rangerspfc.com/.The games will be played on the following dates: Nov 20th, Dec 4th, 11th, 18th and Jan 8th, 15th, 22^nd
• Our first practice (U15 & Older) is Saturday, November 6th at the outdoor turf field at the YMCA Sports Complex located at 1153 North Indiana Ave in Auburn. This will also function as a Supplemental Tryout for any new players born 2003 - 2007. If you have any teammates or friends that are interested, please have them sign up at https://www.rangerspfc.com/Please be sure to visit the club calendar for confirmed times as we get close to this date.

   

  Additions – Weekly Futsal Training & Games

• The Rangers Academy has entered into a partnership with Indiana Futsal Academies to provide training to our player base (Rangers and non-Rangers).  Through this partnership, Indiana Futsal Academies will provide The Rangers Academy the necessary training and education to install futsal as an important component of our training methodology.  
• Registered Rangers players will be trained by the Indiana Futsal Academies’ experienced and skilled staff. Juan Carlos Cruz is the founder of the Fort Wayne Phoenix Club and will be directing sessions along with his coaches. Carlos is a member of the US Youth Futsal (USYF) National ID Staff, USYF National Team Coach, USYF National Level Three Futsal Licensed and the USYF Indiana State Futsal Director. Carlos is also a US Soccer Federation National Licensed College Coach, officially certified through FC Barcelona School as well as Head Coach of the Bishop Dwenger Boys Soccer Team. We are very excited to enter this partnership and look forward to the development of our player base.

   

   

• Futsal is an exciting and fast-paced small-sided game that is played across the world and is officially recognized by both FIFA and UEFA. It is a 5v5 small-sided game played on a hard surfaced, basketball sized court with a smaller, low bounce ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries and without walls. Futsal places a large emphasis on technical skills in high pressure situations with translate into the outdoor game. This sport is a great skill-developer as it demands quick reflexes, fast decision making and accurate passing. Soccer superstars such as Pele, Ronaldo and Messi grew up playing the game and credit futsal with developing their skills.

  The priority in Futsal is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning.  The more pleasure kids derive from their participation, the more they wish to play and practice on their own.  Futsal is the foundation to this experience and goal because it:

  • Allows players to frequently touch the ball
  • Presents many opportunities to score goals and score goals often
  • Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive, fun and rewarding part of the game (defending)
  • Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom
  • Reflects the philosophy of player development expressed in state and national coaching schools

     

• The Futsal Training and Games Component will replace the cost of School of Excellence Classes offered in prior winter programs and will follow the schedule below. Teams for the games will be comprised of registered Rangers and invited Rangers players. In past winter training, School of Excellence (SOE) training was a cost of $10 per month (per focus).The weekly cost of Futsal Training and Games falls below the $10 per week cost and offers more content along with the addition of games. This price point is one of the many benefits The Rangers Academy has through its partnership with Indiana Futsal Academies. Also, for a limited time, if you register by October 20th, you can take advantage of a $130 registration fee for training and games. To register, please go to https://register.htgsports.net/default.aspx?id=9999. Once on the payment page, please enter promo code RANGERS21 to take advantage of the $130 price point by October 20^th.The cost for Training and Games after October 20^th will be $150 for the first session.

•  Foundational Phase (U10 and Under) Winter Programs

 Little Rangers Preschool: (Ages 2-4)

• The Little Ranger Preschool program has been designed to enhance children’s motor and social skills through a sports environment. We will accomplish this through an activity-based program with an emphasis not only on the game of soccer but also other creative activities. This program requires adult participation to help with motivation as well as foster a greater bond with adult/child relationships. (Parent Participation Required)

  45-minute class with a cost of $75   (7 Weeks)

  Saturday mornings from 9-9:45am

   

  Little Rangers Enrichment: (Ages 5-7)

• The Little Rangers Enrichment program has been designed to enhance and support a player’s technical skill.This will be accomplished through an activity-based program with an emphasis on passing, shooting, dribbling, footwork and teamwork.

  45-minute class with a cost of $80            

  Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:00pm

   

  Rangers 10U Academy: (Ages 8-10)

• The Rangers 10U Academy program has been designed to work on all areas of a player’s foundational skills, including speed and agility, fast foot work and shooting. Each training session will challenge players and help them grow. This program will have one training session and one inter-squad game each week.

   Two- 60-minute sessions each week (Training and game) with a cost of $150

   One- 60-minute Training Session each week (Practice only) with a cost of $75

   Training will be held Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm

   Games will be Saturday mornings from 10-11am or 11am-12pm

To register your player please visit www.rangerspfc.com

For questions please contact: [email protected]