VSA³ Individual Performance Training Program – Fall Sessions

Starting Tuesday, September 15, VSA will launch its new VSA³ Performance Training Program, running every Tuesday from 4:15 PM – 4:50 PM with our full-time professional staff coaches.

Registration:

This program will be available to the first 100 VSA Travel players who accept the invitation. The invitation will be sent to all VSA Travel players using the email address associated with their Otto Sport account. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Step 1: Log into your travel players Otto Sport Account 

Step 2: Accept your VSA Travel Players invite to the vsa3 program

Step 3: Complete registration process and submit payment

Step 4: Check email associated with your VSA travel player for confirmation of vsa3 registration

Why VSA³?

The modern game demands players who can think and move quickly. VSA³ provides athletes with an individualized environment focused on improving both the physical and technical aspects of performance in a challenging, high-energy setting.

With guidance from VSA’s experienced full-time coaches, players will gain confidence, improve movement efficiency, and develop tools that directly translate into match performance.

Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13

Arrival Time: 4:00 PM - 4:15PM

Training Time: 4:15 PM – 4:50 PM 

Location: Long Park Field #5

Coaching Staff: VSA Full-Time Professional Coaches
 

Program Objectives

The objective of the VSA³ Individual Training Program is to improve each player’s ability to apply the technical and physical components of the game through focused small-group training led by VSA’s professional coaching staff.
 

What is VSA³?

VSA³ stands for the development of:

• Application

• Acceleration

• Agility

This specialized individual training  program is designed specifically for individual player development, helping athletes become quicker, more explosive, and more effective in game situations.
 

Training Focus

Sessions are built around improving a player’s ability to:

• Accelerate efficiently and explosively

• Change direction with balance and control

• React quickly under pressure

• Apply speed and technique in realistic soccer situations

Training combines:

• Technical ball work

• Speed and agility exercises

• Reaction and quickness drills

• Small-group game scenarios

Weekly Development Themes

Technical:

Week	Topic	Primary Focus	Key Outcomes
Week 1	Dribbling	Ball mastery, close control, Moment Direction and Speed to exploit the opponent	Improve confidence on the ball, ability to beat defenders, and control in tight spaces
Week 2	Passing & Receiving	Passing accuracy, first touch, body positioning, Field Positioning, Moment, direction & Speed	Develop a more proficient passer, improved first touch, and better execution
Week 3	Finishing	Shooting technique, composure, quick release, and movement to goal, Moment, direction & Speed	Improve finishing consistency, decision-making near goal, and confidence in scoring situations
Week 4	1v1 Attacking & Defending	Attacking moves to exploit defenders, pressing and moment direction and speed to win the ball	Dominate 1v1 individual battles offensively and defensively
Week 5	2v2 Attacking & Defending Play	Passing angles, combination passing, & Pressure cover defending	Improve ability to exploit scoring chances & ability to neutralize scoring opportunities

 

Speed & Agility:

Week	Topic	Primary Focus	Key Outcomes
Week 1	Linear Speed & Acceleration	Sprint mechanics and first-step explosiveness	Improve running form, acceleration, and sprint posture
Week 2	Change of Direction & Deceleration	Body control while stopping and cutting	Develop balance, control, and efficient directional changes
Week 3	Reaction Speed & Quickness	Fast reactions to visual and verbal cues	Improve reaction time and explosive movement
Week 4	Explosive Power & Recovery Speed	Repeated high-intensity efforts	Increase burst speed and transition recovery
Week 5	Multi-Directional Agility & Game Speed	Soccer-specific movement patterns	Improve movement efficiency and decision-making at speed