Winter Training Programs 2026
Technical (Skills) Training ~ Speed & Agility by Architech Sports ~ Goalkeeper Training ~ Recreational Level (Skills) Training
Designed to help keep players sharp and develop skills during the off-season, these evening training programs are offered at several locations during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Winter training is open to the public. Programs are available for competitive and recreational level players, as well as players new to soccer, ages U6-U19!
If you are currently registered in a competitive level program with a club other than CSA, you will need your club’s permission to participate. Please have your current coach or other club representative provide written permission for your player to attend CSA Winter Training. Emails should be sent to camps@charlottesocceracademy.com
Walk-up registration will be available on the first day of camp only for an additional $15. Debit and Credit cards only.
Training is held OUTDOORS. Please be sure players are dressed appropriately for the weather in breathable layers with hats and gloves! Don’t forget the shin guards!
Players should bring a ball and water to each session.
Free CSA branded beanie included for each participant!
No prorated fees or partial registration is available.
Requests for refunds must be submitted by noon on Thursday, November 26th. Refunds are subject to a $25 administrative fee.
Requests for refunds due to an injury occurring after Thursday, November 26, will require documentation.
No refunds due to weather conditions.
Questions: Contact camps@charlottesocceracademy.com or the CSA Office (704-708-4166) during business hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.
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Winter Training Options 2026
Technical (Skills) Winter Training
Technical Training Sessions will strongly emphasize the technical side of the game and will be led by nationally-qualified CSA coaches. Training will be age-specific, grouping participants by skill level where possible and will include 3v3/4v4 small-sided games.
- AGE GROUPS:
- U9 – U19
- COST:
- $135 if you register before 11/29, fee increases to $150 starting on 11/30.
- DATES:
- Monday, November 30
- Wednesday, December 2
- Monday, December 7
- Wednesday, December 9
- Monday, December 14
- Wednesday, December 16
- TIMES & LOCATIONS (Click on facility name for directions):
- OrthoCarolina Sportsplex, Field #5, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
- McClintock Middle School, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
- Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews, #1 (12/2,7,9), #8 (11/30, 12/14, 16), 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
- West Cabarrus High School, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
- Harris Teeter at The Palisades, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
- Gaston Day School (Baseball field), 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Speed & Agility Training by Architect Sports
Speed & Agility sessions are designed to enhance the players’ speed, agility, running mechanics (technique) and explosive power. Training will focus on specific speed workouts that apply directly to game related scenarios.
- AGE GROUP:
- U9-U19
- COST:
- $135 if you register before 11/29, fee increases to $150 starting on 11/30.
- DATES:
- Monday, November 30
- Wednesday, December 2
- Monday, December 7
- Wednesday, December 9
- Monday, December 14
- Wednesday, December 16
- TIMES & LOCATION (Click on facility name for directions):
- OrthoCarolina Sportsplex, Field #5, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- West Cabarrus High School, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Goalkeeper Winter Training
Goalkeeping training caters to all goalkeepers from beginners to advanced. Curriculum includes shot stopping, basic handling, angle play, crosses/high balls, and distribution. Small sided games will be utilized to implement these skills into game-type situations.
Age Group:
- U9-U19
Cost:
- $135 if you register before 11/29, fee increases to $150 starting 11/30.
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex, 13333 Dorman Road, Pineville, NC 28134, Field # 3
- Tuesday and Wednesday 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, December 1
- Wednesday, December 2
- Tuesday, December 8
- Wednesday, December 9
West Cabarrus High School, 4100 Weddington Road, Concord, 28027
- Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 1
- Wednesday, December 2
- Tuesday, December 8
- Wednesday, December 9
Recreational Level (Skills) Winter Training
The CSA Rec Winter Training sessions are run by Recreation Program Director Keith Wienke with a small staff-to-player ratio. Sessions are open to all players between the ages of 5 and 12 that are currently playing at a recreation level or are interested in trying soccer for the very first time. The coaches strive to improve the players’ dribbling, turns, passing, defending, and finishing with age-appropriate drills that allow players to enjoy learning new skills.
- AGE GROUP:
- U6-U12
- COST:
- $100 if you register by 11/29, fee increases to $115 starting on 11/30.
- DATES:
- Tuesday, December 1
- Thursday, December 3
- Tuesday, December 8
- Thursday, December 10
- Tuesday, December 15
- Thursday, December 17
- TIMES & LOCATION (Click on facility name for directions):
- OrthoCarolina Sportsplex, Field #1, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Supplemental Tryouts
CSA Rec Soccer