Game Day Format - One of the unique things about NAL is that all matches vs. other clubs are held on the same day. Meaning our U13 and U14 teams, and the U15 through U19 teams travel together. Moreover, during the spring all the teams travel together and or we host as a group. During the Fall season the 13’s and 14’s are travel partners and play all their games on the same days vs the same teams in mostly one location. (Maybe a second location nearby.). During the Winter and Spring season the U13 through U19 are travel partners and play all their games on the same days vs the same teams in mostly one location. (Maybe a second location nearby.) Example - Madonna University and Schoolcraft College.
Number of Training – Each team trains 2 days per week during the fall (U13-U14), winter and spring seasons (U13-U19). These 2 sessions are made up of 1 team sessions and variety of ways make up the 2nd day which include: Technical training, Functional training, small side games, and video analysis.
Video analysis - Home games are recorded on the club’s Veo video platform and shared directly with players and staff. Games and individual performance can thereby be used to create highlights or as a tool for development.
Winter 5v5 League - NAL players from various age groups are intermixed and placed on teams for weekly small sided games competition in January and February. The games builds the players’ technical proficiency, enhances the club community, and breeds healthy competition.
