One of the most popular members of the Camp Starlight Athletics staff members stopped by to give us an update on his new position at Feather River College and to give a couple of tips to all of our Starlight Soccer players as they try to stay in peak shape for the up-coming Wayne County soccer Season.

Feather River College finished the season 15-5-2 and ranked #19 nationally. In Matt’s first season on the sidelines, the team won its conference title and competed in the Division III National Tournament. With a great recruiting class and a core of young players returning, 2012 should be an even more successful and exciting season.

Here are some things that you can work on during the early spring to keep your soccer game in peak shape:

*Work on juggling, which will help your touches.

*Also, passing against a wall will help you with your passing and trapping.

*Another great drill to help you with your dribble and touches is to do a bell on the ball. To do this, place the ball between your feet and tap it from one foot to the other.  To make it even more difficult, try to do so without looking at the ball. You can also do stationary moves such as overs, unders, sole behind drags, etc.

“Hope these couple of drills help, and I look forward to seeing you all back on Alumni Field in June.”

Matt