Long-Term Player Development Pathway
Long-Term Player Development Pathway SVU & Beyond Updated 12/10/16 Shenandoah Valley United
SVU Mission
why we exist…
To foster participation in, knowledge of, and passion for the game of soccer.
SVU Vision
what we want…
Communities strengthened, leaders developed, and dreams inspired through soccer.
LTPD Pathway
Learning to be Excellent • LTPD is a microcosm of the real world • Commitment to achievement (growth mindset) • Enjoying success (pride, self-esteem) • Overcoming adversity (resilience) • Developing autonomy (locus of control) • Working with others (team work) • …
LTPD Pathway
SVU & Beyond • SVU Futures > Center of Excellence > Competitive • SVU IDP Program > College Pathway • Collegiate Soccer • Adult Soccer
Technical Structure Our Template for Player Development 1) Quality Staff Committed to LTPD 2) Highly Organized Training/Match Environment • • • • • • • • •
Philosophy of Play “Dominant Soccer” Style of Play (Possession-Based, Multi-Directional, Intentional) Progressive Curriculum Content (u4>u18) Training Session Structure (Technical & Tactical, Individual & Team) Principles of Play (Attacking & Defending) Standardized Match Formats (3v3 > 11v11) Systems of Play (Phase-of-Play Training) Roles & Responsibilities by Position (Functional Training) Player Evaluation & Testing
LTPD Pathway
Long-Term Player Development (u4-u18)
Futures
U4-u8 (Play Stage > Initial Stage) • U4-u5 Mini-Kickers • 1-2 Activity Sessions /wk
• U5-u6 Rec Teams • 1 Activity Session /wk • 3v3 Match Play
• U7-u8 Rec Teams • 1 Training Session /wk • 4v4 Match Play
Center of Excellence
U7-u12 (Initial Stage > Basic Stage) • Focus on Development of Player Skill Set • Focus on Desired Match Dynamics over Score Line • COE 1 (u7-u8) • COE 2 (u9-u10) • COE 3 (u11-u12)
Match Dynamics Desired Match Dynamics • Compatible “Opponents” • Foster Desired Dynamics • Minimize Undesirable Dynamics
• Normal Match Dynamics • • • •
Dynamics that Resemble the Real Game Dynamics that Develop the Desired Skill Set Dynamics that Allow Both Teams to Learn System of Play with Normal Distribution of Players
Match Dynamics Desired Match Dynamics • In Possession: • • • • • • • •
All Attacking Principles (not just Penetration) Phases of Play: Build-Out, Build-Up, Attack, Finish Possession-Based Multi-Directional Interconnected Play Systems of Play that Promote Multi-Directional Play Promote Taking of Risk in All Areas of the Field Deemphasize the Score Line Value Good Play over Goals Scored Value Well-Crafted Goals over Poached Goals
Match Dynamics Desired Match Dynamics • Out of Possession: • • • • • • • •
All Defensive Principles (not just Pressure) Phases of Play: Upon Loss of Possession, Defend to Control Team Defending (Front-to-Back Defending) Systems of Play that Promote Team Defending Promote Directive Pressure over Destructive Pressure Deemphasize the Score Line Value Good Play over Goals Scored Value Well-Crafted Goals over Poached Goals
Center of Excellence 1 COE 1 (u7-u8) Programming • • • • • • • •
Fall and/or Spring Winter Option 1-2 Training Sessions /wk 2 Internal Matches 4 External Matches (2 home, 2 away) Rec Team Option 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 Match Formats U9 Match Play Option as appropriate
Center of Excellence 2 COE 2 (u9-u10) Programming • • • • • • • •
Fall and Spring Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 2 Internal Matches 10 External Matches (4 home, 6 away) 1 Tournament /season as appropriate 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 Match Formats U10/u11 Match Play Option as appropriate
Center of Excellence 3 COE 3 (u11-u12) Programming • • • • • • • • •
Fall and Spring Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 1 Internal Match 10 League Matches (5 home, 5 away) 1 Tournament /season 8v8/9v9 Match Formats U12/u13 Match Play Option as appropriate SVU IDP Program
Competitive
U13-u18 • Build-Up Stage (u13-u14) • Learning 11v11 Match Format • Focus on Desired Match Dynamics over Score Line
• Performance Stage (u15-u18) • High Level of Organization for 11v11 Match Play • Learning How to Play to Defeat an Opponent
Competitive Build-Up (u13-u14) Programming • • • • • • •
Fall and Spring Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 1 Internal Match 10 League Matches (5 home, 5 away) 1-2 Tournaments /season SVU IDP Program
Competitive Performance (u15-u18) Programming • • • • • • • •
Fall Only Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 1 Internal Match 10 League Matches (5 home, 5 away) 1-2 Tournaments /season SVU IDP Program Showcase Tournaments
IDP • IDENTIFICATION of top players with both talent and an interest in high level soccer (i.e., College soccer) • DEVELOPMENT of these players beyond what they can get in our premier teams program by providing additional training, match play, and assessment opportunities
• PLACEMENT counseling and assistance to connect these players with appropriate post-SVU programs (i.e., College programs)
IDP
IDP Programming • Fall & Spring • Top u11-u19 Players • 4 Training Sessions (u11-u19 Fall, u11-u14 Spring) • 1 Match Event (u11-u19 Fall, u11-u14 Spring) • Player Assessment & Written Feedback • College Night (all ages Spring) • College Choice Clinic (u15-u19 Fall & Spring)
College Pathway What SVU Can Do • General Promotion of the Pathway • Annual College Pathway Presentation • IDP • College Choice Workshops • College Showcase Tournaments • Guest Player Program • College Clinic Registration Coordination
College Pathway What Players/Families Can Do • Promote the Pathway (vision) • Get on the Pathway (raise your hand) • Stay on the Pathway (commitment) • Narrow the Universe (targeted marketing) • See it to Completion (get to “no” to get to “yes”)
Adult Soccer Soccer Life Beyond SVU & College • Professional Soccer • Amateur Soccer • Coaching • Administration • Promotion of Soccer • Be a “Soccer Person”
SVU Mission
why we exist…
To foster participation in, knowledge of, and passion for the game of soccer.
SVU Vision
what we want…
Communities strengthened, leaders developed, and dreams inspired through soccer.
LTPD Pathway
Learning to be Excellent • LTPD is a microcosm of the real world • Commitment to achievement (growth mindset) • Enjoying success (pride, self-esteem) • Overcoming adversity (resilience) • Developing autonomy (locus of control) • Working with others (team work) • …
LTPD Pathway
SVU & Beyond • SVU Futures > Center of Excellence > Competitive • SVU IDP Program > College Pathway • Collegiate Soccer • Adult Soccer
Technical Structure Our Template for Player Development 1) Quality Staff Committed to LTPD 2) Highly Organized Training/Match Environment • • • • • • • • •
Philosophy of Play “Dominant Soccer” Style of Play (Possession-Based, Multi-Directional, Intentional) Progressive Curriculum Content (u4>u18) Training Session Structure (Technical & Tactical, Individual & Team) Principles of Play (Attacking & Defending) Standardized Match Formats (3v3 > 11v11) Systems of Play (Phase-of-Play Training) Roles & Responsibilities by Position (Functional Training) Player Evaluation & Testing
LTPD Pathway
Long-Term Player Development (u4-u18)
Futures
U4-u8 (Play Stage > Initial Stage) • U4-u5 Mini-Kickers • 1-2 Activity Sessions /wk
• U5-u6 Rec Teams • 1 Activity Session /wk • 3v3 Match Play
• U7-u8 Rec Teams • 1 Training Session /wk • 4v4 Match Play
Center of Excellence
U7-u12 (Initial Stage > Basic Stage) • Focus on Development of Player Skill Set • Focus on Desired Match Dynamics over Score Line • COE 1 (u7-u8) • COE 2 (u9-u10) • COE 3 (u11-u12)
Match Dynamics Desired Match Dynamics • Compatible “Opponents” • Foster Desired Dynamics • Minimize Undesirable Dynamics
• Normal Match Dynamics • • • •
Dynamics that Resemble the Real Game Dynamics that Develop the Desired Skill Set Dynamics that Allow Both Teams to Learn System of Play with Normal Distribution of Players
Match Dynamics Desired Match Dynamics • In Possession: • • • • • • • •
All Attacking Principles (not just Penetration) Phases of Play: Build-Out, Build-Up, Attack, Finish Possession-Based Multi-Directional Interconnected Play Systems of Play that Promote Multi-Directional Play Promote Taking of Risk in All Areas of the Field Deemphasize the Score Line Value Good Play over Goals Scored Value Well-Crafted Goals over Poached Goals
Match Dynamics Desired Match Dynamics • Out of Possession: • • • • • • • •
All Defensive Principles (not just Pressure) Phases of Play: Upon Loss of Possession, Defend to Control Team Defending (Front-to-Back Defending) Systems of Play that Promote Team Defending Promote Directive Pressure over Destructive Pressure Deemphasize the Score Line Value Good Play over Goals Scored Value Well-Crafted Goals over Poached Goals
Center of Excellence 1 COE 1 (u7-u8) Programming • • • • • • • •
Fall and/or Spring Winter Option 1-2 Training Sessions /wk 2 Internal Matches 4 External Matches (2 home, 2 away) Rec Team Option 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 Match Formats U9 Match Play Option as appropriate
Center of Excellence 2 COE 2 (u9-u10) Programming • • • • • • • •
Fall and Spring Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 2 Internal Matches 10 External Matches (4 home, 6 away) 1 Tournament /season as appropriate 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 Match Formats U10/u11 Match Play Option as appropriate
Center of Excellence 3 COE 3 (u11-u12) Programming • • • • • • • • •
Fall and Spring Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 1 Internal Match 10 League Matches (5 home, 5 away) 1 Tournament /season 8v8/9v9 Match Formats U12/u13 Match Play Option as appropriate SVU IDP Program
Competitive
U13-u18 • Build-Up Stage (u13-u14) • Learning 11v11 Match Format • Focus on Desired Match Dynamics over Score Line
• Performance Stage (u15-u18) • High Level of Organization for 11v11 Match Play • Learning How to Play to Defeat an Opponent
Competitive Build-Up (u13-u14) Programming • • • • • • •
Fall and Spring Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 1 Internal Match 10 League Matches (5 home, 5 away) 1-2 Tournaments /season SVU IDP Program
Competitive Performance (u15-u18) Programming • • • • • • • •
Fall Only Winter Option 2 Training Sessions /wk 1 Internal Match 10 League Matches (5 home, 5 away) 1-2 Tournaments /season SVU IDP Program Showcase Tournaments
IDP • IDENTIFICATION of top players with both talent and an interest in high level soccer (i.e., College soccer) • DEVELOPMENT of these players beyond what they can get in our premier teams program by providing additional training, match play, and assessment opportunities
• PLACEMENT counseling and assistance to connect these players with appropriate post-SVU programs (i.e., College programs)
IDP
IDP Programming • Fall & Spring • Top u11-u19 Players • 4 Training Sessions (u11-u19 Fall, u11-u14 Spring) • 1 Match Event (u11-u19 Fall, u11-u14 Spring) • Player Assessment & Written Feedback • College Night (all ages Spring) • College Choice Clinic (u15-u19 Fall & Spring)
College Pathway What SVU Can Do • General Promotion of the Pathway • Annual College Pathway Presentation • IDP • College Choice Workshops • College Showcase Tournaments • Guest Player Program • College Clinic Registration Coordination
College Pathway What Players/Families Can Do • Promote the Pathway (vision) • Get on the Pathway (raise your hand) • Stay on the Pathway (commitment) • Narrow the Universe (targeted marketing) • See it to Completion (get to “no” to get to “yes”)
Adult Soccer Soccer Life Beyond SVU & College • Professional Soccer • Amateur Soccer • Coaching • Administration • Promotion of Soccer • Be a “Soccer Person”
