COVID-19 Club Updates

Club Update

** Update as of March 5th, 2021 **

VSA has RETURNED TO PLAY!

Read the latest (11/5/2020) COVID-19 club update here.

Outdoor Mitigation Strategies	Players	Parents	Coaches
Phase 2	RTP Phase 2 - Players	RTP Phase 2 - Parents	RTP Phase 2 - Coaches
Phase 2.5	RTP Phase 2.5 - Players	RTP Phase 2.5 - Parents	RTP Phase 2.5 - Coaches
Phase 3	RTP Phase 3 - Players	RTP Phase 3 - Parents	RTP Phase 3 - Coaches
Phase 4	RTP Phase 4 - Players	RTP - Phase 4 - Parents	RTP Phase 4 - Coaches
Phase 5	No Restrictions	No Restrictions	No Restrictions

We will continue to follow recommendations and standards set by school, government, and Iowa Soccer officials. VSA will continue to provide updates to our membership regarding programming and alternative activities that are in line with recommended social distancing. Continue to check this site and for email communications for the most up to date information regarding VSA programming.

Thank you,
VSA Staff

Additional Resources

Complex Traffic Flow

Match Day Guidelines from Iowa Soccer Association

Summer & Fall 2020 RTP Communications

(Select / Classic - July 26th, 2020)

(Recreational - July 15th, 2020)

(Academy - July 11th, 2020)

Spring 2020 ARCHIVES
Program Specific Communications from May 6th & 7th			Previous Club Wide Communications
Extra Programs	Recreational	Academy, Classic, & Select
(Mighty Tikes) (Grasskickers) (PRE-Academy)	(5U/6U Recreationa l) (7U/8U Recreational) (9U/10U Recreational) (11U and Older Recreational)	(Academy) (Select and Classic)	(April 15th, 2020) (March 31st, 2020) (March 15th, 2020) (March 13th, 2020)

VSA Social Distancing Experience

Supplemental Activities for Players

Below are a few supplemental activities your player may enjoy during this downtime as well as after the season starts. Players are encouraged to supplement their development by working on their individual skills outside of formal training.

•  VSA Programming: Previous Facebook Live sessions and other online activities provided by VSA can be found in our COVID-19 Virtual Resource Document

• FaceBook Live: Follow and like Vision Soccer Academy of Waukee's Facebook page. VSA Staff will present various footwork activities for your players to stay in shape and further develop their relationship with the soccer ball.

•  Workout from Liverpool FC: Join Anthony Richmond of Liverpool FC in this workout with soccer specific movements. It has been designed to increase strength, flexibility, speed, and explosiveness.

•  Cratos:  Cratos has created strength, conditioning, and agility workouts specifically for VSA members. Check out the videos for Days 1, 3, and 5 and Day 2, 4, and 6.

• Techne Futbol: Players participating in the VSA Select and 9U/10U Academy programs have access to the Techne Futbol app that provides a curriculum of individual footwork activities. Track your progress and see your name rise on the application leader board.

• Videos Shown Below
Matty Smith's 90 Minute Challenge showcasing a variety of dribbling and passing activities.
Player Roles - 1 Goalkeeper - Check out links on the PLAYERS page of the VSA website for additional player role video clips.

Matty Smith - 90 Minute Challenge

Original 90 Minute Challenge
Level 1 Dribbling Video
Level 2 Dribbling Video
Level 3 Dribbling Video
Level 4 Dribbling Video
Level 5 Dribbling Video
Passing and Receiving Video
Juggling Video

Updated 90 Minute Challenge
Introduction Video
5 Minute Challenge - Office
5 Minute Challenge - Deck
5 Minute Challenge - Basement
5 Minute Challenge - Backyard
5 Minute Challenge - Wall

Player Roles of the Number System

Player Roles of the #1 (Goalkeeper)
Player Roles of the #2 (Right Fullback)
Player Roles of the #3 (Left Fullback)
Player Roles of the #4 (Right Central Defender)
Player Roles of the #5 (Left Central Defender)
Player Roles of the #6 (Holding Midfield Player)
Player Roles of the #7 (Right Midfielder)
Player Roles of the #8 (Central Midfielder)
Player Roles of the #9 (Center Forward)
Player Roles of the #10 (Attacking Central Midfielder)
Player Roles of the #11 (Left Midfielder)

Other Partner Resources

Here are some other resources from our club partners:

US Soccer:
• Bend the Curve, Stay at Home Activities - Daily activities from US Soccer which include Classic Reply, Trivia, and Webinars. This is a great resource for players, coaches, and fans.

US Club Soccer:
• Digital & Social Media Resources
• Upcoming Facebook Live Sessions

US Youth Soccer (USYS):
• Resources from their Partners including Nike, Chipotle, MLS, and MANY more can be found on "Stay at Home Resources"
• Cinebody - The Cinebody (cinebody.com) app and video software allows kids from anywhere to collaborate on video projects. The Cinebody platform has aggregated video content from over 132 countries and 4,988 cities. USYS will designate project details like themes and timing, then kids can submit their videos. USYS will then select the best videos from the kid-submissions to create a final video, which will be posted on USYS social channels. The Cinebody app is available on iOS, and Android users simply upload their videos to the Cinebody platform. To sign up directly, visit bit.ly/USYSCinebody. Given the creativity of our USYS kid audience, numerous video projects are planned over the weeks and months ahead.

Positive Coach Alliance: Facebook Live Sessions with Trainers

Iowa Soccer: Coronavirus & Soccer Activities

Major League Soccer: Train with MLS The world slowing down doesn't mean your training has to. We've collected the best at-home training drills from around MLS to get you ready to dominate when we all get back on the field.
STAY HOME. LACE UP. LET'S GO.

COVID-19 Calendar of Events

VISION SOCCER ACADEMY

Welcome to the Vision Soccer Academy of Waukee Website!

The Vision Soccer Academy of Waukee serving central Iowa communities: Waukee, Adel, Clive, Dallas Center, Earlham, Grimes, Norwalk, Perry, Polk City, Urbandale, Van Meter, West Des Moines, and Winterset.

Complex located at 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

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