Philosophy at Elite Skills Arena East Asia (ESAEA)

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At ESAEA we emphasise on the importance of improving through practicing the same skills repeatedly. Our mission is to create consistency and to set the highest delivery standards for all players. 

Technical: Is the player able to pass accurately into the panel every chance they have? Can they execute any skill accurately and at pace?  The ability to manipulate the ball skilfully  and at high speeds is vital to any footballer, with this being the main focus at any academy or soccer school, especially at younger ages. Being technically proficient allows the player to have the tools needed to succeed in football.

Cognitive:  How quickly can a player make a decision? Is it the best decision in the given situation? The importance of what a player does when they are in possession of the ball, especially due to the sparse nature of said situation in a match, is paramount. Players need to be able to identify what scenario they find themselves in and quickly solve it by being able to pick the optimum choice in that given moment.

Physical: How strong is the player on the ball? Do they have the correct mechanisms to optimise their balance? Can they effectively move with the ball away from opponents?  The traditional metrics in physicality focus on pure speed and strength but in football the importance of balance, distinguishing acceleration vs top speed as well as using centre of gravity to retain the ball are often overlooked. The need to build the physical side of the game along with a football should be part of every player's development and not be assumed that it would be worked on elsewhere.