
About
WE DEVELOP YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS
ERA FC main goal is to prepare and develop all of our players with the highest level of footskills and the best game concept. The day in & day out non stop preparation is a must with eventual college recruitment or professional football courier in mind. We stress the importance of personal development, commitment, teamwork, leadership and loyalty in all our players. We try to play most of our teams in the best leagues and best tournaments to test our footskills and tactical game and brain development.
ERA FC is a division of FOOTSKILLS-ERA INC
We are Travel Soccer Club
Competitive Travel Soccer
ERA FC provides FOOTSKILLS-ERA training academy for boys and girls ages U4-U17 and competitive schedule of games for boys’ teams U6 through U17.
Where is ERA FC?
Our home-outdoor field is MEDINAH BAPTIST CHURCH ..........Our home-indoor turf field is GRASSHOPPER INDOOR SOCCER
Board meetings and club administrators meetings are held in the meeting room by their office.
ERA FC is affiliated with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA)and it’s affiliates.
Our players come from different ethnic background, they come from the surrounding areas near Medinah IL. The diversity of our players gives our club a special flavor the "American, Hispanic & European Flavor".
ERA FC consist of sixty (60) players and four Licensed (Coaches).
We are members of the Illinois Youth Soccer Association
We are members and do participate in YSSL (Young Sportsman Soccer League) www.yssl.org and US Club Soccer tournaments.
ERA FC does offer a smart cost effective program which includes
the intensive footskills training, speed & agility sessions combined with balanced small sided and regular high pressure games.
ERA FC Tournaments and Camps across US and International, play a big role as a part of player development program.
ERA FC is a member of YSSL. This is travel soccer league with over 750 teams from 118 Clubs. These clubs include private organizations; community organized groups, and park district travel programs. The major concentration of clubs are in the suburbs of Chicago, the geographic area includes Johnsburg on the north, Evanston on the east, Oswego on the south, and Rockford on the west.
Competitive divisions know no boundaries. YSSL tries to accommodate geographic limitations on the less competitive divisions. Dedicated to the development of soccer for kids under 8 through young adults under 19 by providing an organized competitive soccer program at all skill levels.
YSSL Programs to Improve the Quality of Youth Soccer Games
ERA FC & FOOTSKILLS-ERA INC COACHING STAFF
ERA FC is staffed with one of the best coaches in the area and provides indoor turf training facilities to ensure our players have the best footskills & developmental environment possible. ERA FC is dedicated to developing the complete player by challenging him/her in every area of the game on a consistent basis.
COACH ARTUR
Coach Bio
Technical Director of ERA FC & FOOTSKILLS-ERA INC
Coaching Qualifications:
UEFA 'A'
UEFA 'B'
USSF 'D' National
USYSA National Youth
Coerver Coaching Diploma
Coaching Experience:
Player Development-FOOTSKILLS-ERA INC
Technical Director-ERA FC
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Work with Coach Artur, by appointment only. 1-1 Sessions, each includes:
- Footskills basics soccer training
- 1v1 Ball handling drills
- Brain working strategy and exercises they are part of every game.
- Position-specific strategy
- Focus on teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ball handling drills
- Personal mentoring based on athlete's stated goals
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
COACH ARTUR
Coach Bio
- Technical Director of ERA FC & FOOTSKILLS-ERA INC
Coaching Qualifications:
- UEFA 'A'
- UEFA 'B'
- USSF 'D' National
- USYSA National Youth
- Coerver Coaching Diploma
Coaching Experience:
- Player Development-FOOTSKILLS-ERA INC
- Technical Director-ERA FC
Head Coach ERA FC U14 IL Midwest Conference US Youth Soccer / U14 Girls IWSL U13 IL State Premiership / U12 YSSL / U11 YSSL / U10 YSSL U8 YSSL
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Increased Footkills
Improve foot-eye coordination and footwork through these drills.
Better Ball Handling
Every coaching session includes ball handling fundamentals.
Improved Flexibility & Range of Motion
Stretching is a critical part of any athletic routine. We know that.
Correct Footwork Application
We'll help your player apply proper footwork to his/her complete game.
Improved Decision Making Abilities
Brain teasers and strategy are a part of any game, including soccer.
How did you get started teaching?
- Coach Artur is the founder and the main drive force of the FOOTSKILLS-ERA & ERA FC Coaching Methodology and Training Program. Coach Artur grew up in a professional football family environment. His son, Arlind, plays on the ERA FC 2005 team and his daughter, Era, plays on the ERA FC 2006 team. Artur's greatest soccer influence has been his Father, who was a Professional Soccer Player. Artur's uncle played on the National Soccer Team in Europe. Coach Artur's passions is coaching and developing youth soccer players. The Mental Strength, Speed, Agility, Individual and Team Analysis are important part of this program. He is currently part of coaching staff with the U8, U11, U12, U13, U14 Boys and Girls Teams.