Mini 1uppers are Underway ๐
โThe first session was better than we could have imagined!โ
โOur mini 1uppers were moving around engaging with the activities with massive smiles on their faces,โ said Anthony Garmory, 1UPโs Director of Grassroots and founder of mini 1uppers.
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1UP Soccer held our first official Mini 1uppers session at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex from 4:30-5:15 p.m.The first day was a massive success with 10+ players and over 20 parents present at the session.
Garmory also commented on the parents enjoyment, highlighting the safety and welcomeness the 1UP coaching provided:
โThrough conversations with parents and just watching on throughout the session, you could see they were happy with what we are offering in the program.โ
โThe safe, friendly and engaging environment we are creating at Mini 1uppers is a dream for any parent looking to begin their childโs soccer journey,โ Garmory said
โItโs a sign of big things for the program!โ
The next Mini 1uppers session takes place on Wednesday Feb. 25 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex!
This Week in Training
Protecting & Shielding!
GegenPress!
This weekโs objective:
Players will gain the ability to effectively use their bodies to protect the ball from defenders.
Coaching Points:
First to the ball
Shift weight towards defender (Low hips)
Create maximum seperation (side on body shape, ball far away, arm up!)
Whats next? โVision while protectingโ
We hope everyone has a great training week!
Click below to view the ENTIRE 2025/26 indoor training menu!
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Highlighting our Competition Week Winners!
January 26-February 1 was our competitions week in training!
All week, players competed within their age groups during sessions to see who scored the most goals.
Congratulations to our winners from each age group:
Phase 1: Augustine Colangeli
Phase 2: Henry Mackay
Phase 3: Ramesh Kalyniuk, Benoit Tessier, Joe Verrier
Phase 4: James Lopushinsky
1UP Sponsorship Opportunity!
1UP fam, we are looking for more sponsors!
If you have a business or know someone who are looking to sponsor either of the 1UP United menโs teams or sponsor 1UPโs youth academy, we have an opportunity for you!
Email 1UPSponsorship@ronic.ca for any sponsorship opportunities for a chance to be the NEXT 1UP Soccer sponsor
Earthfix: The erosion and sediment control specialists ๐ฑ
Founded in 2001, EarthFix are Calgaryโs leaders in erosion control and environmental services!
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Earthfix are well established in the areas of Erosion and Sediment Control, Mechanically Stabilized Earth wall construction, GCLโs and Hydro Seeding.
They also offer services such as slit fencing, drill seeding, snow removal, brush cutting, barbwire fencing, and more!
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Contact Earthfix directly for any information:
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๐ 403-290-0093 ๐
Click below to view EarthFixโs website and social media!
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๐ชจ ITALCOR: the finest concrete specialists in Alberta ๐ชจ
Italcor Concrete Corp. specializes in stamped, colored, and stained concrete for driveways, sidewalks, and patios in Alberta.
These services includes:
Breakout and removal of existing concrete, excavation and grading, concrete formworks, patios and driveways, sidewalks, retaining and foundation walls, garage/basement slabs and much more!
Because of its strength and versatility, stamped concrete is especially popular for pool decks, driveways and patios.
Italcor guarantees competitive prices and quality workmanship!
Italcor offers an exclusive 1UP discount on all concrete services. Whether youโre dreaming of a new driveway, patio or walkway, contact @italcorconcrete.corp to turn your vision into reality. Email Enrico at enrico@italcorconcrete.com and mention 1UP for details!
