Train like a Pro Camp - January 2022

The aim of this camp was to train and show the players what it is like to be a professional. The objective was to show the players the standards of a professional, and what exactly that looks like. Some of the things we looked at were pre-activation, training intensity, mentality, media training and recovery. With the help of Special Guest Moses Dyer (Pro player and 11 caps All White), the training camp was a huge success. 

 Day 1 - Shooting: On the first day our main focus was on goal scoring and improving shooting techniques. We had a good level of goalkeepers who were kept very busy throughout the session with plenty of finishing practice for the players. Moses and I spent time showing the players different techniques and how to improve the little details to have a better strike.

Day 2 - 1v1: The second day's main focus was on 1 v 1 situations and how to beat a player, to either get a shot off or perhaps to play a pass or through ball to a teammate. Moses and I were able to step in to show the players some pointers on how best to do this. For example change of direction, speed, which foot to attack etc.

Day 3 - Competition: On the final day we had a points competition to determine the winner and who would be the one to win the prize. The events consisted of some shooting drills, a 1 v 1 competition and a two-touch competition.

Coach Monty’s very first Train Like a Pro Camp went well and the players learnt a lot and got to see what level they need to train at to best reach their ambitions of being a pro one day.

Group 1 (15+ Yrs)

Group 2 (Under 13 Yrs)