EPSC JUGGLE CLUB

The EPSC Juggle Club is a fun and creative way for EPSC players to become more technical , physically balanced, and goal oriented. Juggling is fun and challenging for young players and vital for development , vastly improving touch and ball control.

Players that join the EPSC Juggle Club can compete to win recognition as the top juggle in the categories of starter and beginner, all the way to master. Club members will be featured on EPSC’s Instagram and Facebook and and receive an exclusive EPSC Juggle Club tag to flaunt on their EPSC backpacks.

Juggling is a very useful tool in helping players to "own" the ball that transitions to field play in the following areas:

  • First Touch: Receiving the ball from different heights, speed and angles.

  • Dribbling: Becoming proficient with multiple surfaces at speed.

  • Running: Making timed touches with the ball on the run.

  • Balance: Adjusting and changing your stance to keep the ball in the air, builds players' sense of balance. 

  • Self-Confidence: Excelling at juggling to create confidence with the ball.

RULES

  • 2015 and 2016 may start with the ball in the hands. 2014 and older must start with the ball on the ground.

  • The juggle count returns to zero if the ball hits the ground.

  • Feet, thighs, head, and even shoulders all count as juggles and we strongly encourage using both feet as much as possible while only using the other body parts when needed.

  • The soccer ball must be the same size as used in games by the player and correctly inflated (e.g. not flat).

HOW TO COMPETE

  1. Take a video of the player juggling and submit to EleftheriaSoccer@gmail.com or tag us on Instagram or Facebook.

  2. Any one of our EPSC staff watches you juggle. Must be before or after practice, you will only receive 2 attempts per day.

AWARD LEVELS

A player’s level of achievement will be awarded using the following criteria:

  • 10 Juggles: Starter (2014, 2015 and 2016 only)

  • 25 Juggles: Beginner ( 2013 and older)

  • 50 Juggles: Intermediate

  • 100 Juggles: Advanced

  • 250 Juggles: Elite

  • 500 Juggles: Pro

  • 1000 Juggles: Master

LEADERBOARD

  • ADVANCED

    Matthew Caballero (2009) - 150
    Nikolas Rodriguez (2008) - 148

    Owen Keating (2010) - 146

  • Beginner

    Peter Varvatsoulis (2013) - 44
    Nico Solis (2009) -26

WHY JUGGLE?

Juggling is a way for players to become comfortable and creative with the soccer ball which transitions into game play in the following areas:

  • First touch, receiving the ball from different heights, speeds and angles

  • Dribbling, becoming proficient with multiple surfaces at speed

  • Running with the ball, making timed touches on the run

  • Balance, adjusting and creating a balanced stance

  • Self-confidence, excelling at juggling creates confidence with the ball