The main objective of the soccer program at NESA is to give
the child the opportunity to develop his or her skills
through use of drills and demonstrations of proper
technique, to create the perfect atmosphere for the child to
enjoy a soccer experience without pressure. To achieve this
goal each “player” is placed in an appropriate environment
such as recreational, pre-team or team classes based on age
and skill level. No matter the age, gender, or skill level
we have the right class for you.
To learn more about NESA Soccer contact Tony Marino tmarino@nesacademy.com
Increased strength, endurance, technique, strategy, hand-eye and foot-eye coordination, teamwork, speed, agility, physical fitness and appreciation of the game.
The goal of the rewards program is to give
the child the opportunity to develop his/her skills through
the use of drills and demonstrations of proper technique.
The rewards program is designed to create an ideal system to
challenge the child and give him/her a great soccer
experience.
TYPES OF REWARDS
1. Bronze Archer Reward: Given when a student completes a
series of passes to a teammate using the inside of the foot.
The perfect pass is completed when a student stops the ball
first and then makes the pass.
2. Platinum Star Reward: Given when a student adeptly
dribbles a ball by maneuvering it with any part of the foot
while running, stopping and turning (at various speeds) in
order to maintain possession of the ball.
3. Silver Hat Reward: Given when a student successfully
demonstrates proper “heading” technique: using the forehead
to strike the middle of a soccer ball.
4. Magic Touch Reward: Given when a student can juggle a
ball more than five times without dropping, using their
feet, thighs, and head. The student must always exercise
control.
5. Golden Boot Reward: Given when a student executes
proper shooting technique, using the laces of the shoe. The
student must score 8 out of 10 during a shooting drill.
6. Super Star Reward: Given to a student when he/she
accomplishes all of the rewards. A separate prize will be
given to the student for the great effort and dedication on
their achievements.
Henry Shterenberg is a product of the prestigious professional youth program of the European soccer club, Dynamo Kiev. He holds a USSF "B" license as well as a Premier National Diploma and serves as Massachusetts Youth Soccer (MYSA) Staff Coach and is the former Coaching Director of Westwood (MA) Youth Soccer. He has also served as Head Soccer coach of Emmanuel College and assistant head soccer coach at Bentley College.
Tony Marino tmarino@nesacademy.com
Tony brings with him an impressive background in soccer- both as a coach
and a former player. Tony has been on the UMASS Lowell soccer coaching
staff for the past five years. While an Assistant at UML, he helped
propel that program to national prominence in NCAA Division II. While he
was at UML, Tony was also a staple at the Inter Soccer Club of Boston
club system, where he coached for six years. At the time of his
departure from Inter SC, he served as the head coach of the girls U-11
and U-12 teams and was co-director of the junior’s program (U-7 through
U-10). In 2002 Tony served as the head coach of the U-15 girls, having
led it to the Massachusetts State Cup Championship, and US Soccer Region
1 Semi-finals in Niagara Falls, NY. Tony was also a head coach for New
Hampshire Olympic Development Program (ODP).
Additionally, Marino was the Director of Soccer at the Sports World
Center in Tewksbury, MA. At Sports World, he developed and maintained
relationships with surrounding soccer communities to enhance the soccer
culture in the greater Merrimack Valley area by creating off-season
leagues, training programs, and coaching education courses. He also
assisted to create Sports World Elite Athletic Training (S.W.E.A.T.)
Soccer Academy, which hosted soccer clinics for over 150 youth players
each winter. Each year he created more specific programs to match
players' specific demands: advanced footskills, goalkeeping, striker
school, speed and agility.
A graduate of Franklin Pierce University, Marino was a three-year
forward/attacking midfielder and helped the Ravens to a collective
record of 38-14-3. Previously, he was a three-year starter at Lewis S.
Mills H.S in Burlington, CT, where he won the Connecticut State
Championship as a senior.
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