Safeguarding
Background checks, training requirements, supervision ratios, and reporting responsibilities.
Soccer & academic development
Soccer and Academics, Built Around Your Player
Explore the soccer curriculum, supervised academics, and daily structure at Phenom Elite Soccer Institute in Matthews, NC.
HOW IT WORKS
Two Pillars. One Integrated Day.
THE SOCCER PILLAR
A Purposeful Development Curriculum
- Technical mastery and individual skill development
- Tactical understanding through small-sided games
- Strength, conditioning, and movement literacy
- Video analysis options discussed with the director
- Performance tracking options under evaluation
- Contact the director for the current competition schedule
2
soccer development blocks in the daily model
THE ACADEMIC PILLAR
Parent-Selected Academics, Supported On Site
- Parents select their preferred accredited online school
- Supervised Learning Lab with high-speed Wi-Fi
- Supervised coursework and learning support
- Mandatory screen breaks every 45 minutes for focus and eye health
- Academic coordination across school, family, and program
- Parent progress-update process still being defined
45 min
between structured screen breaks
SAFETY & COMMUNITY
Trust has to be operational, not aspirational.
Ask the director to walk through safeguarding, supervision, facility access, and family communication before completing enrollment. Understand who is responsible and how questions are handled.
Facility access
Secure arrival, dismissal, visitor, emergency, and medical-response procedures.
Academic oversight
Clear responsibilities across families, online schools, learning support, and progress communication.
Healthy community
Daily peer interaction, recovery, screen breaks, family communication, and age-appropriate expectations.
THE DAILY MODEL
A Rhythm for Training and Learning
7:15 – 7:45 AM
Arrival & Settle In
Students arrive, connect with teammates, and ease into the day in a calm, welcoming environment.
7:45 – 9:45 AM
Academic Block 1
Core subjects — Math and Language Arts — with individualized support in a structured, quiet learning space.
9:45 – 11:30 AM
Academic Block 2
Science, Social Studies, and creative academic projects, supported by Learning Coaches and tutors.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & Social Time
A real break. Healthy food, open conversation, and time to just be a kid — essential for social development at this age.
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Soccer Training Session 1
Technical mastery, strength and conditioning, precision passing, and finishing. High-repetition individual development work.
2:15 – 3:45 PM
Soccer Training Session 2
Tactical development through dynamic, high-intensity small-sided games. Decision-making under pressure.
3:45 – 4:15 PM
Life Learning
Daily lessons in leadership, mindset, communication, and personal responsibility. Growing on and off the field.
7:15 – 7:45 AM
Arrival & Settle In
Students arrive, connect with teammates, and ease into the day in a calm, welcoming environment.
7:45 – 9:45 AM
Academic Block 1
Core subjects — Math and Language Arts — with individualized support in a structured, quiet learning space.
9:45 – 11:30 AM
Academic Block 2
Science, Social Studies, and creative academic projects, supported by Learning Coaches and tutors.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & Social Time
A real break. Healthy food, open conversation, and time to just be a kid — essential for social development at this age.
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Soccer Training Session 1
Technical mastery, strength and conditioning, precision passing, and finishing. High-repetition individual development work.
2:15 – 3:45 PM
Soccer Training Session 2
Tactical development through dynamic, high-intensity small-sided games. Decision-making under pressure.
3:45 – 4:15 PM
Life Learning
Daily lessons in leadership, mindset, communication, and personal responsibility. Growing on and off the field.
Academic
Soccer
Social / Life Learning
THE ADVANTAGE
More Intention in the Hours Families Already Have
The integrated day brings technical learning, supported academics, movement, recovery, and community into one schedule. Individual development depends on each player’s needs and consistent participation.
2–3 hrs
potential time reclaimed
0
daily training blocks
45 min
screen-break rhythm
0
integrated daily model
That time goes into:
High-repetition technical training
Cognitive and decision-making development
Supervised academic study
Individualized performance work
BEYOND SOCCER
Building Athletes, Not Only Soccer Players
The curriculum includes time for broader movement — gymnastics fundamentals, track work, and yoga. The goal is to support coordination, movement confidence, recovery, and long-term athletic development.
Gymnastics & Movement
Fundamental movement patterns that build coordination, spatial awareness, and athletic versatility.
Track & Speed Work
Linear and lateral speed training to build explosiveness and athletic foundation.
Yoga & Recovery
Flexibility, mindfulness, and structured recovery for long-term athletic health.
A Finish With Purpose
3:45 – 4:15 PM — Life Learning
Leadership, mindset, communication, and personal responsibility are part of the daily model, helping players connect their habits on and off the field.
LeadershipMindsetCommunicationAccountability
PERFORMANCE INTELLIGENCE
Tools Being Evaluated for Useful Family Feedback
GPS Performance Vests
Wearable options such as Playermaker and Catapult are being evaluated for age-appropriate performance feedback.
Under evaluationVideo Analysis
Video platforms such as Hudl and Veo are being considered for guided player reflection and tactical learning.
Proposed workflowParent Progress Reports
The goal is a clear parent update that covers academic support and soccer development without overloading families with data.
Format in developmentCould This Model Fit Your Family?
Enrollment is open for players ages 9–14. Discuss your family’s goals, academic needs, and current program options with the director.