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Private Soccer Training in Charlotte • Matthews • Huntersville

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Own Touch Charlotte operates two premier training facilities in the Charlotte located in Matthews and Huntersville. We are specifically designed to train, mentor and develop the individual performance of youth soccer players. Own Touch is a state-of-the-art facility offering year-round training. Licensed and experienced coaches/mentors provide an environment where soccer players of all ages, club affiliations and skill levels come together to develop their “Own Touch.”

  • Soccer players throughout most of world, grew up playing soccer in the streets – learning finesse, control and TOUCH – all skills that improve confidence and performance. Here in America, we grow up playing on teams. Teams must focus on team tactics to win the next game. Own Touch turns that philosophy inside out and focuses on individual development. When players learn to develop their touch, they learn precision, which leads to keeping possession of the ball, which leads to opportunities to score, and win. Here at Own Touch, we are dedicated to helping our trainees master individual technical skills that will become ingrained in their athletic memory.

  • Own Touch is proudly club neutral! Our sole priority is the growth and development of the individual soccer player, so they can achieve their club, team, collegiate and professional goals! All of our training packages provide flexible scheduling so sessions work with your club schedule, not against it.

  • Soccer is a sport that requires constant repetition and we believe this is best achieved by training year round. We want our players and mentees to become the best players they can be and have a blast playing their favorite sport.

  • You will see improvement in the first and last touch, foot work, juggling, confidence on and off the pitch, work ethic, overcoming challenges, listening skills, self-motivation, and PASSION for the game.

  • Juggling is important for three reasons: balance, concentration and footwork. By spending 30 minutes a day on specific juggling exercises, players build incredible confidence as their skills improve.

  • The Mentee Program is Own Touch’s flagship, year-round program requiring the highest level of commitment and passion for the game. The Mentee Program is designed for self-motivated players aspiring to compete at the highest level possible (i.e. travel, academy, collegiate, professional). Mentees get to train 5-6 days per week year round.

  • Yes, we do.

  • We offer camps and clinic in the summer, spring and winter.

  • Yes, there is a 20% discount for each sibling for all programs.

  • Yes, we offer privates, semi-privates, and both in and out- of -season team training. -privates are 1 -on -1 - semi-privates are 2 to 4 players - teams are 8-16 players

  • We have a 1:16 coach to player ratio or less depending on the training session you sign up for.

THE OWN TOUCH WAY

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Soccer players throughout most of world, grew up playing soccer in the streets, learning finesse, control and TOUCH.

Soccer players throughout most of world, grew up playing soccer in the streets - learning finesse, control and TOUCH – all skills that improve confidence and performance. Here in America, we grow up playing on teams. Teams must focus on team tactics to win the next game. Own Touch turns that philosophy inside out and focuses on individual development. When players learn to develop their touch, they learn precision, which leads to keeping possession of the ball, which leads to opportunities to score, and ultimately . . . to win. Here at Own Touch, we are dedicated to helping our trainees master individual technical skills that will become ingrained in their athletic memory.

OWN YOUR FIRST TOUCH  (Technical Ability)

The first step of a player controlling their first touch is the ability to juggle a minimum of 100 juggles. Juggling is the foundation for players to learn exactly when, where and how strong to touch the ball with their foot, which enables them to keep possession. Juggling is critical to developing confidence in one’s ability to control and trap the ball.

OWN YOUR LAST TOUCH  (Speed and Decision Making)

The ability to control the ball while looking at other players allows one to identify options. Confidence in one’s control allows a player to evaluate multiple pass options or shooting opportunities. The same first touch that allowed one to own the ball and evaluate multiple opportunities, will also allow one to play a controllable ball to a teammate or, better yet, a ball to the back of the net. The better the first touch, the faster the next touch will be made. This is one of the key formulas for scoring goals.

 
 

Own your first and last touch and you will (1) be more confident, (2) your work rate will increase, and (3) you will get more opportunities on the pitch!