Clinics

This fall, we're excited to introduce an enhanced lineup of PSA Princeton Fall Clinics, designed to help players continue their development in a fun, challenging, and professional training environment. Led by our experienced PSA Professional Coaching Staff, each 6-week clinic focuses on a specific area of the game, allowing players to build confidence, sharpen their technical abilities, and take their performance to the next level.

Whether your player wants to master the ball, become more dangerous in front of goal, or develop the defensive skills needed to dominate every matchup, our specialized clinics provide the focused training needed to accelerate improvement.

Registration links for each age group can be found in the table below.

"Elite Feet" Ball Mastery

Every great player, regardless of age or position, is built on one fundamental skill: complete confidence with the ball at their feet.

The Elite Feet Ball Mastery clinic is designed to help players develop the technical ability and confidence to control the game through exceptional ball manipulation, footwork, and first touch. Across six high-energy sessions, players will improve their dribbling, turning, change of direction, close control, and ability to move the ball efficiently in every situation.

One of the biggest misconceptions in youth soccer is that players eventually "graduate" from ball mastery training. The reality is quite the opposite. As players get older, the speed of play increases, space becomes tighter, and decisions must be made in fractions of a second. The players who consistently succeed are those who can manipulate the ball instinctively without needing to think about every touch.

That is why players can never overtrain their relationship with the ball. Every additional touch builds confidence, composure, and consistency under pressure. This clinic provides hundreds of quality ball touches every session, challenging players to become more comfortable receiving, controlling, protecting, and escaping from tight spaces with speed and confidence.

Whether you're looking to build a stronger technical foundation or refine the finer details of your game, Elite Feet Ball Mastery will help players develop the technical confidence and creativity that translates into every position on the field.

"Specialty Striker & Total Defending" Clinic

The game's biggest moments are often decided in the battles between attackers and defenders.

Our Specialty Striker & Total Defending clinic provides players with the opportunity to specialize in the areas of the game that matter most to their primary position, while also gaining valuable insight into the mindset and decision-making of the players they compete against every weekend.

Throughout the six-week program, players will primarily train in the discipline that best matches their position. Attack-minded players will focus on becoming more clinical in front of goal through finishing, movement, creating space, timing runs, and making quick decisions under pressure. Defenders will concentrate on the core principles of elite defending, including 1v1 defending, tackling, body shape, positioning, anticipation, communication, and winning the ball cleanly.

However, one of the unique aspects of this clinic is that players won't just learn their own craft, they'll also gain an understanding of the other side of the battle. Defenders will learn how strikers think, move, and create scoring opportunities, helping them better anticipate attacking actions and defend more effectively. Likewise, attackers will gain an appreciation for defensive positioning and decision-making, allowing them to better recognize weaknesses, create space, and become more dangerous in the final third.

Players who wish to experience both attacking and defending throughout the program are welcome to do so, making this clinic ideal for versatile players or those looking to become more complete, intelligent footballers.

Through realistic game scenarios, competitive 1v1 and small-group activities, and position-specific coaching from our PSA Professional Coaching Staff, players will leave with a greater understanding of the game and the confidence to make a bigger impact on both sides of the ball.

Clinic Information

Program Length: 6 Weeks
Dates: September 11 – October 23 (No Session On October 16th)
Investment: $99

Questions?
For more information, please contact ohilliker@princetonsocceracademy.com