SOCCER CLINICS

GoPlay are excited to launch Soccer Clinics with the “Ginger Pele” - Former Premier League and Irish International Player Gary Doherty

 

Gary Doherty is a retired Irish professional soccer player. He played as a defender, having previously also played as a center forward, and gained international honors for the Republic of Ireland.  

He began his career at Luton Town before having a spell with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, however, most of his career was with Norwich City, He finished his career with Wycombe Wanderers following a successful stint at Charlton. He made 34 appearances for his country, and played in over 500 professional games scoring 40 goals.

“Passion for Improvement”

Gary has based the camp methodology on training experiences throughout his professional career.

Clinic Description

  • Safe, Fun, Friendly and Positive Learning Environment.

  • Combination of Skills, Technical Challenges and Increasing each Player’s Soccer IQ.

  • Developing Game Intelligence

  • Develop Spacial Awareness, Problem Solving and Decision Making

  • Position Specific Exercises

  • Attacking and Defending Transition Games

  • 12 - 15 Players per Group

Sample Full Day

8:30 am – 9:00 am – Check In (Players will be grouped by age and ability)

9:00 am – 10:15 - Technique Development (Learning new skill and passing techniques, first touch, control, spacial awareness)

10:15 am – 10:30 am – Snack Break

10:30 am – 11:45 am – Shooting the Tottenham Hotspur Way (Shooting Exercises in a 2v2/3v3 setting)

11:45 am – 12:15 pm – Lunch

12:15 pm – 12:45 pm – Players Q+A with Gary Doherty

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm – Game Intelligence (Increasing every player’s soccer IQ)

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Hydration Break

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Champions League Tournament

Secure your Spot! Due to local and state regulations, we are setting a max number of registrants. Expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve spots, so please be sure to register early.

Date - October 11th, 2021

Price: $75 - Boys and Girls 2013-2008

Venue: Millennium Park, West Roxbury

Equipment Needed: All campers must bring soccer balls, shin guards, athletic shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, masks. A further list of 'recommended items' will be in the Information Packet sent prior to the camp starting