BEND FC TIMBERS & THORNS
SOCCER SPECIFIC FITNESS (SSF)
2022-2023 Winter Clinic
Competitive Levels Only
REGISTRATION:
Get STRONGER. Get QUICKER. Get FASTER.
Get the most out of you!
Bend FC is excited to host a 6-week dynamic strength building and soccer conditioning
camp for middle school and 5th grade soccer players starting Sunday, December 4th .
This camp will help athletes improve strength, speed, agility, and quickness, while
focusing on overall fitness. Athletes will learn the proper techniques to strength train
individually and improve overall soccer fitness levels. Athletes will use body weight,
bands, ropes, hurdles, ladders, and other fitness equipment as well as soccer
equipment. While designed to focus on fitness, this course will also focus on building
strength to prevent sports induced or overuse injury.
Fitness training offers the following benefits:
o Improved speed
o Improved stamina
o Increased resistance to injury
o Improved core strength
o Improved strength on the ball
o Improve quickness and agility
CLINIC DETAILS:
Dates: Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22
Times: 5th and 6th grade – 5pm to 6pm
7th and 8th grade – 6:15pm to 7:15pm
Multiple Locations: Bend FC Complex, Buckingham
Cost: $150
Staff: This class will be led by Bend FC Operations Manager Don Emerson and Bend
FC Staff coaches. Along with 20 years of soccer coaching experience, Coach Emerson
is a certified Functional Fitness Instructor and International Soccer Coaches Association
Soccer Fitness certified trainer. With a passion for strength training, Coach Emerson
has worked with high school and college athletes for over 20 years.
CLINIC FAQs
Q: My child is a 2008 high school freshman, can they sign up?
A: If your child is already in High School and they are part of a Freshman, JV or Varsity team then they should
not sign up for this first round of SSF.
Q: Are the clinics beneficial for Goalkeepers?
A: The clinics are beneficial for all players regardless of position. However, if you are a serious GK and the TPT clinic conflicts with Bend FC 'GK' training, we encourage you to attend the 'GK' specific training.
Q: Can I sign up if I my child is younger than 5th grade?
A: No! The SSF clinics are specific to age/grade. 5th grade is our youngest grade and SSF is not designed or beneficial
for younger players.
Q: Can I go in the 6:15pm timeslot even though I am a 5th/6th grader?
A: No! The intensity in the 2nd hour increases due to the age and physicality of the players.
