Free trial session for new players, ages 8 to 18. Glenwood Landing, NY.
Most practices are 60 minutes of waiting in line. This one is 1,500 touches.
Small group training with 5 players per coach, live performance data and feedback on every rep. Your player's first session is free.
Thursdays 6:30 PM and Saturdays 10 AM. 12 spots per session. No commitment.
Your free session,
minute by minute
One full Soccer IQ Lab session, the same one our members train in every week. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.
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Check in
Arrive 5 minutes early. Indoor shoes or turf cleats, a water bottle, athletic clothes. The coach meets your player and the group warms up together.
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TechLab stations
Passing, receiving, dribbling, first touch and finishing in purpose built stations. Reaction lights and timed rounds keep every rep honest.
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Min30
Game realistic play
Small sided scenarios that demand quick decisions under pressure. 5 players per coach, so nobody stands around and nobody hides.
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Data and next step
Speed, accuracy and reaction time are measured during the session. Afterwards your coach recommends the right group for your player's age and level. You decide.
Every rep is counted
Our coaches track speed, accuracy, reaction time and consistency during every session and correct in real time. Players are tested, benchmarked and tested again, so progress is visible to you and your player. Nothing here is guesswork.
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- 0players per coach, no lines
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Why players improve faster here
Head coach Artur Piperkov on what a session at Soccer Performance Lab does that a team practice cannot.
- More quality touches in 60 minutes than in a typical team practice.
- Feedback on every rep, from a coach standing next to your player, not at the end of the week.
- Progress you can see. Players are tested, benchmarked and tested again.
- Coaches who work with and consult for professional clubs and athletes, adapted to youth development.
Built like a pro training center.
Sized for ages 8 to 18.
- Reaction light arenaLight pods that measure reaction time and decision speed in every round.
- Performance domeReaction and cognitive drills with light pods. Players are benchmarked here and tested again later.
- Shooting and TechLab stationsNumbered target walls, rebounders and agility stations, rotated every few minutes.
- Indoor turf, all year1 Shore Rd, Glenwood Landing, NY 11547. Open in Maps
Who it's for
Players born 2008 to 2017, ages 8 to 18. Beginners to academy level. The free session is for players who have never trained with SPL before, one per player.
When
Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 PM and Saturdays 10 to 11 AM, through December 26. 12 spots per session.
Where
Soccer Performance Lab, 1 Shore Rd, Glenwood Landing, NY 11547, on the North Shore of Long Island.
What parents say
Coach Arthur and Coach Jose have been training my boys for the past 5 years. The growth, development and confidence I have seen in my boys has been fantastic. The sessions are technical, challenging but fun at the same time. I cannot recommend them enough.
My daughter improved both technically and mentally after training here. The confidence she gained has been amazing to see.
My 12 & 13 year old love it here! The trainers are professional and knowledgeable. My kids said they learned a lot and had a great workout.
As a parent, I appreciate how professional and organized everything is. The coaches communicate well and truly care about development.
Booking takes about two minutes
Sessions are booked through Bond Sports, our booking partner. Here is exactly what happens after you tap the button.
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1Open the Free Trial Session page
You land on Bond Sports on the page for the free session. Tap Register now.
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2Create your parent account
Sign up with Google, Apple or your email. It takes a minute and you will use the same account for all future bookings.
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Pick a day and enter the code
Choose a Thursday or Saturday and enter FREESESSION at checkout. The $75 fee drops to $0. Your confirmation arrives by email.
Questions parents ask
Is the session really free?
Yes. The regular price of a session is $75. New players enter the code FREESESSION at checkout and pay $0. One free session per player.
Who can join the free session?
Boys and girls born 2008 to 2017, ages 8 to 18, who have never trained with Soccer Performance Lab. Every level is welcome, from first club season to academy.
My child has little soccer experience. Is that a problem?
No. Groups are built by age and level and the coach adjusts each station. Some experience helps players get the most out of the session, but beginners train here every week.
Can I stay and watch?
Yes. Parents are welcome for the whole session, and after the session the coach will talk you through what they saw.
What should my child bring?
Indoor soccer shoes or turf cleats, a water bottle and athletic clothing. Shin guards are optional. Please arrive 5 minutes early so the group can start on time.
What happens after the free session?
Your coach recommends the training option that fits your player's age, level and goals. Regular groups run Monday to Friday, sorted by birth year. You decide if and when you want to continue.
What does training cost afterwards?
A drop in session is $75. Monthly passes bring the price per session down. Your coach walks you through the options after the trial, and there is no obligation to continue.
My child is younger than 8. Can they come?
The free trial session covers ages 8 to 18. For younger players we run Little Ballers on Saturday mornings. Email info@soccerperformancelabinc.com and we will find the right spot.
12 spots per session. Then it's full.
Book your player's free session
Thursdays 6:30 PM and Saturdays 10 AM in Glenwood Landing, NY. Free for new players with the code FREESESSION.
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