Eric Lanza

Favorite Quote: “ALL KIDS NEED IS A LITTLE HELP, A LITTLE HOPE & SOMEONE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM” MAGIC JOHNSON

Class given: SOCCER

Name: Eric Lanza

Years in Education: 21
Spanish speaking instructor with some English

Professional/Qualifications:

- - - Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. La Paz - Bolivia
    - Teacher Certification in Physical Education and Health. La Paz - Bolivia
    - CPR/AED
    - Physical Education for Down Syndrome.
    - Sports Clinic by Professor Andres Lillini - Club Atletico Boca Juniors
    - Sports Medicine Resources for Soccer.
    - Volleyball training for children and teens.
    - Course in Pedagogy and Didactic in Soccer Training.
    - Methodology of Sports Training in Soccer - Buenos Aires Argentina
    - Course for Soccer Instructors organized by FIFA and the Chilean Federation of Soccer. Viña del Mar - Chile

Description

The class focuses on developing essential soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending, while also emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun.

Skill Development: Children start with basic techniques, including how to control the ball, perform accurate passes, and execute proper shooting techniques. The class uses a variety of drills and exercises to help kids build their coordination, agility, and overall fitness. As they progress, they may work on more advanced skills like tactical positioning and game strategy.

Game Play: The class includes small-sided games and scrimmages, allowing children to practice what they’ve learned in a game-like setting. These activities help kids understand the flow of the game, improve their decision-making, and develop their ability to work as a team.

Physical Fitness: Soccer classes also focus on physical fitness, helping children enhance their endurance, strength, and flexibility. Warm-ups, stretching, and fitness drills are incorporated into each session to ensure that kids stay active and develop a strong foundation for playing soccer.

Teamwork and Sportsmanship: A key component of the class is teaching children the importance of teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Kids learn to support and encourage their teammates, respect opponents, and handle both victories and defeats gracefully.

Fun and Engagement: The class is designed to be engaging and enjoyable, with activities and games that keep children motivated and excited about soccer. The instructors use positive reinforcement and creative drills to make learning fun and to help kids build confidence in their abilities.

Fun Facts

I am person who comes from a family of athletes who enjoy, live and love football. Generation after generation I was able to compete in this beautiful sport in a professional way like my father Eric Lanza. From which I learned many things but above all respect for others and unconditional love for the family.

I learned that to achieve goals one must be honest, responsible, disciplined and consistent.

Finishing my sports career with many satisfactions I decided to do something for the children of my region (La Paz) and driven by my mother Angélica Zeballos Diaz who is the pillar of my family I decided to become a physical education teacher. Since I believe that knowledge is fundamental to be able to achieve changes, to improvements the reality of sports in Bolivia.

I discovered on the way that the satisfactions in teaching is so beautiful that has nothing to do with the recognition of people, or winning tournaments but on the contrary these great moments are found in seeing your work reflected in the smile of a child, in the joy of enjoying the sport, those are the most beautiful recognitions of this path.

I believe in our childhood, in the enormous potential our children have, and I want to be part in contributing with a lot of humility in their formation.