2018-2019 U13-18 Program Outline

West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association

Travel Soccer Program Outline 2006 – 2001 Boys and Girls (U13-18)





"The West Windsor Way" Development Program For Female and Male Players Born in 2006-2001 (U13-U18)

Program / Level

Program Duration

Zone 2, Develop & Challenge and Zone 3, Train to Compete Fall (October to December) Winter (January to March) Spring (April to June)

Tentative Training Times

***Spring Only Team Are Prorated*** Black, EDP Futures; Green & White, MNJYSA Weekends, primarily Sundays depending on season and league with some makeup games played on Saturdays Duck Pond Park Boys, Monday and Wednesday Girls, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 – 9pm

Playing Format

11v11

Approximate Roster Size

16

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 Surveys / Evaluations on Coach, Club and Program (at Mid and End of Season)

League Tentative Game Days Tentative Training Location Tentative Training Days

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 Customized Curriculum Technical/Tactical/Physical Curriculum Mental Skills (General and Training & Competing)

Yes Yes Age Appropriate and Level-Specific 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



West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association

Travel Soccer Program Outline 2006 – 2001 Boys and Girls (U13-18)



Emotional Skills (General Characteristics and Psychosocial)

Lifestyle Skills

Volunteer's Receive Volunteer Screening and Police Checks Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed Component in line with Windows of Optimal Trainability (PHV) Fitness, Strength & Conditioning Program (with Fitness Coach) Coach is Part of WWPSA’s Coach Development Pathway Participation in Other Sports & Activities Additional/Supplemental Training Available Not Included Cost/Player/Year

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 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 Yes Yes No Yes Encouraged Yes, program fees apply Uniform, Additional Tournaments, Referee Fees, Winter Training Fees $950.00



West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association

Travel Soccer Program Outline 2006 – 2001 Boys and Girls (U13-18)