Academy
Mastery
Program
The Sting Soccer Club Mastery Program is designed to provide consistent repetition of ball mastery fundamentals from Beginner to Advanced levels. The goal is to provide all players with competence and confidence on the ball to allow for greater potential to solve soccer problems and advance creativity.
Lubbock
Features
Take your game to the next level this summer with Sting Lubbock’s Summer Mastery Program!
This program focuses on individual ball mastery, 1v1 attacking and defending, small-sided games, and specialized striker/goalkeeper training.
Open to – Boys and Girls
Ages U6–U12 (Open to all – do not have to be a Sting Player)
Dates
July 6th – August 26, 2026
Location
Cooper Highschool, Lubbock
Practice Schedules
Mondays and Wednesdays
U6 – U8: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
U9 – U10: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
U11 – U12: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $50 /month
Add an additional session for just $40 more!
Midland - Odessa
Features
Develop your skills this summer with Sting Midland/Odessa’s Summer Mastery Program! This program focuses on individual ball mastery, 1v1 attacking and defending, small-sided games, and specialized striker/goalkeeper training.
Open to – Boys and Girls
Ages U6–U12 (Open to all – do not have to be a Sting Player)
Fechas
July 6th – August 26, 2026
Ubicación
UTPB, Midland/Odessa
Practice Schedules
Mondays and Wednesdays
U6 – U8: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
U9– U12: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $50 /month
Add an additional session for just $40 more!
Program Features
Individual Mastery: Ball + Opponent
Small-Sided Games
Striker-Keeper
Core Competencies
- Use of Both Feet (left and right)
- Use of different surfaces (inside, outside, laces, sole)
- Change of Direction
- Change of Speed
- Use of Disguise & Deception Speed, Agility, Quickness
- Application versus an Opponent (1v1)
Small-Sided Games Program
- More touches & involvement = faster technical growth
- Faster decisions, awareness & problem-solving under pressure
- More 1v1s, passing, dribbling & shooting opportunities
- Builds endurance, speed & agility through high-tempo play
- Keeps players engaged, confident & motivated
- Age-appropriate environment that improves learning & safety
- More scoring chances to encourage creativity & confidence
- Promotes individual expression & independent thinking
- Develops understanding of attack, defense & transitions through game-based learning
Striker-Keeper Overview
Scoring is the decisive factor in soccer. If you don’t score you cannot win! With this in mind, Sting’s Striker-Keeper Sessions are designed with multiple benefits in mind
Ball Striking
Opportunity to expose players early to the goalkeeper position and identify / inspire the next generation of goalkeepersHigh-Intensity Physical Conditioning
Repetitive high intensity actions that aids in the development of physical demands specific to this moment in the gameGoalkeeping
Opportunity to expose players early to the goalkeeper position and identify / inspire the next generation of goalkeepersDecision Making
Exposing players to game-like situations with opposition from goalkeeper to promote better perception and decision-making capabilitiesFrequent Scoring Opportunities
We want to provide players from a young age with opportunity and experience in going to goal – Exposing players to various game-like situations, scenarios and developing techniques accordingly
Small-Sided Games
Program Benefits
- More touches & involvement = faster technical growth
- Faster decisions, awareness & problem-solving under pressure
- More 1v1s, passing, dribbling & shooting opportunities
- Builds endurance, speed & agility through high-tempo play
- Keeps players engaged, confident & motivated
- Age-appropriate environment that improves learning & safety
- More scoring chances to encourage creativity & confidence
- Promotes individual expression & independent thinking
- Develops understanding of attack, defense & transitions through game-based learning
Striker-Keeper
Scoring is the decisive factor in soccer. If you can’t score you can’t win! With this in mind, Sting’s Striker-Keeper Sessions are designed with multiple benefits to maximize scoring opportunities!
Session Focus – Frequent Scoring Opportunities
Provide players from a young age with opportunity and experience in going to goal—exposing players to various game-like situations, scenarios and developing techniques accordingly.
Decision Making
Exposing players to game-like situations with opposition from goalkeeper to promote better perception and decision-making capabilities.
High-Intensity Physical Conditioning
Repetitive high intensity actions that aid in the development of physical demands specific to this moment in the game.
Goalkeeping
Opportunity to expose players early to the goalkeeper position and identify/inspire the next generation of goalkeepers.
Ball Striking
Developing players technical ability to strike the ball with appropriate form and technique. An essential part of a players’ ability to have long term success in all aspects of the game.
