2017 U9 Program Outline
West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association
Travel Soccer Program Outline 2010 Boys and Girls (U9)
"The West Windsor Way" Development Program For Female and Male Players Born in 2010 (U9's)
Program / Level
Tentative Training Times
Zone 1, Discover, Learn and Play Fall (September to November) Winter (January to March) Spring (April to June) Black, EDP Futures; Green & White, MNJYSA Weekends, primarily Sundays depending on season and league with some makeup games played on Saturdays Duck Pond Park, Conover Park or Plainsboro Community Park Boys, Monday and Wednesday Girls, Tuesday and Thursday 6 – 7:30pm
Playing Format
7v7
Approximate Roster Size
12
Frequency/Week (In-Season)
2 / week (+1 Game)
Training Session Duration
1.5 Hours
Volunteer Administrator
Yes
Players Evaluations
Players will receive a minimum of 2 Player Evaluations per year (Customized for the age group)
Opportunity for Parent's Feedback (Survey and Evaluation on Club and Program)
Parent Survey / Evaluation of Coach, Club and Program (at Mid and End of Season)
Program follows the WWPSA’s Technical Plan which is in line with NJ Youth Soccer, US Youth Soccer and US Soccer Player Development Curriculum and Pathway
Yes
Customized Curriculum
Yes
Technical/Tactical/Physical Curriculum
Age Appropriate and Level-Specific
Program Duration League Tentative Game Days Tentative Training Location Tentative Training Days
West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association
Travel Soccer Program Outline 2010 Boys and Girls (U9)
Mental Skills (General and Training & Competing)
Emotional Skills (General Characteristics and Psychosocial)
Promote mental health through physical activity. Introduce relaxation exercises, introduce self-talks and verbal cues, concentration exercises, achieve success and receive positive reinforcement, introduce mental preparation, goal-setting sheets, set process and outcome goals, introduce imagery: ability to imagine self playing soccer, basic ability to focus on coaches instructions, introduce basic activation and relaxation exercises, introduce understanding of mental training aspects (e.g. refocusing) Begin to challenge players with problem-solving situations, introduce strategy and tactics (given the skills have been learned), teach more advanced techniques founded upon basics they already possess, continue to use positive reinforcement with players, start to learn to deal with the pressures and desire to perform, getting players more involved in leadership roles, understanding how to use assets to outweigh any shortcomings, learn the importance of teamwork and individual roles and responsibilities, a positive yet demanding environment with clear expectations to meet
Lifestyle Skills
Involvement in multiple sports, introduce hydration and nutrition, introduce cultural and lifestyle habits, educate parents about lifestyle consideration for players, develop teamwork and interaction skills, introduce importance of discipline and structure (e.g. training), develop understanding of the relationship between effort and outcome
Volunteer's Receive Volunteer Screening and Police Checks
Yes
Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed Component in line with Windows of Optimal Trainability (PHV)
Yes
Fitness, Strength & Conditioning Program (with Fitness Coach)
No
Coach is Part of WWPSA’s Coach Development Pathway
Yes
Participation in Other Sports & Activities
Encouraged
West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association
Travel Soccer Program Outline 2010 Boys and Girls (U9)
Additional/Supplemental Training Available Not Included Cost/Player/Year
Yes, program fees apply Uniform, Additional Tournaments, Referee Fees, Winter Training Fees $950.00
