Daytime Training Pods · North & South Charlotte
Own Touch Soccer Home School Academy Training Pods
Daytime soccer development for home-schooled players in Charlotte, in small pods for ages 8-11 and 12 and up.
The idea
Train during the day. Build your game with purpose.
Consistent, high-quality training built into the weekly schedule, not squeezed into crowded evenings.
Home-schooled athletes have the flexibility to train during the day, but few have access to a structured environment that uses that time well. The pods solve that: small groups, focused coaching, technical repetition, and a curriculum built around long-term growth.
This is not just extra soccer. It is structured development built into the school week.
- Who
- Home-schooled players who want structured daytime soccer training
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday pod options
- Frequency
- 1, 2, or 3 days per week
- Format
- Small-group training pods by age and level
- Locations
- Own Touch North and South, based on enrollment demand
- Availability
- Limited spots per age group
Training pods
Pods by age group
Small groups by age and level at both studios. Spots are limited per age group.
Ages 8-11
Fall 2026 · pricing and enrollment being confirmed
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday options. Register for 1, 2, or 3 days per week. Additional days include discounted credit options.
Ages 12+
Fall 2026 · pricing and enrollment being confirmed
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday options. Register for 1, 2, or 3 days per week. Additional days include discounted credit options.
Listings and pricing are confirmed on each studio's events page. Once a group fills, we may open a waitlist or add training times based on demand.
Why it works
A smarter training rhythm
Pods run weekly, so players build rhythm, and rhythm is where real growth happens.
- More touches
- Time on the ball every session, not a share of a crowded evening.
- More repetition
- The same work often enough for it to hold.
- More feedback
- Small groups mean a coach sees every rep.
- More understanding
- Room to explain the why, not just the drill.
- Room for mistakes
- Space to get it wrong and work back through it.
- No evening squeeze
- Training sits inside the school day instead of after it.
Consistent work. Clear feedback. Focused repetition. Better habits.
The curriculum
What happens inside a pod
An extension of the Own Touch development model: master the ball first, then express it in the game.
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Technical skill
Ball mastery, first touch, dribbling, passing, receiving, turning, finishing, and confidence in possession.
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Soccer IQ
Reading pressure, understanding space, and connecting technique to real game situations.
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Positional habits
Movement, body shape, spacing, and decisions for the positions they play, introduced in age-appropriate ways.
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Small-group attention
Intentionally limited pods mean more direct feedback and coaching detail per player.
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Physical preparation
Soccer-specific movement, coordination, balance, speed mechanics, and body control.
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Accountability
Players take ownership of their training habits, effort, preparation, and consistency.
Who should join
A strong fit for
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Home-schooled Charlotte players who want more soccer built into their week
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Competitive players looking for more training consistency
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Players who need more technical repetition
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Families who want to reduce evening schedule stress
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Players preparing for club, school, academy, or future higher-level opportunities
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Athletes who benefit from small-group coaching and direct feedback
This is not casual childcare or open gym time. It is a focused training environment for players who want to improve.
Home school pods · Two studios
Reserve your player's pod
Pods fill by age group and studio. Ask us which days still have room, or enroll straight from your studio's events page.
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