U8 Academy Parents Meeting
U8 ACADEMY PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
CLUB INFORMATION PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED Club Information
● The largest soccer club in Georgia outside of the Atlanta area ● Programs available for recreational and competitive players 30 months - 19 years old ● A tradition of elite player development
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED Club Information
ELITE (U13 - U19) Competitive Regional League
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
SELECT (U13 - U19) Competitive State League
ACADEMY (U8 - U12) Competitive Independent League
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (U7) Pre-Academy Training & Games
MICRO / RECREATIONAL (U4 - U19) Local, Non-Competitive Leagues
U8 ACADEMY GENERAL INFORMATION PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: General Information ● U8 Academy is designed to be a bridge program from S.O.E to Academy Level ● Targets long term player development and focuses on getting the youngest players the best possible foundation in the sport ● Uses THE COERVER METHOD ● A pathway from 5v5 to 7v7 Games
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: General Information ● U8 Academy runs the same way as Chelsea F.C. and use the Coerver Coaching Method. ● Our coaching staff is trained and up to date with the club curriculum ● Our Focus is on long term player development in a creative learning environment
U8 ACADEMY LOGISTICS PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Logistics ● All practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday on Field 7a of the J. Ross Complex from 5:30 - 7PM ● Games will be on Saturday. Boys 12 noon. Girls 1pm. ● Players SHOULD ARRIVE 20 minutes before Kick off. ● The team names are: Kante, Morata, Hazard, Fabregas and are NOT based on level A,B,C etc but balanced. ● Girls are the Lionesses
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Logistics ● We want this program to stand out at the fields so we will follow the dress code below: TUESDAY: RED PRACTICE SHIRT, BLACK SHORTS, BLACK SOCKS THURSDAY: RED PRACTICE SHIRT, BLACK SHORTS, BLACK SOCKS SATURDAY: FULL GAME UNIFORM (COLOR GIVEN OUT ON SCHEDULE)
U8 ACADEMY STRUCTURE PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Structure
Academy and U8 DIRECTORs HEAD COACH HEAD COACH HEAD COACH HEAD COACH HEAD COACH Boys Kante
Boys Morata
Boys Hazard
Boys Fabregas
Girls Lionesses
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Structure ● The training will focus on individual technique and motor skill development throughout the season ● Our curriculum is based on the one used by Chelsea FC ● The Coerver Method will provide the backbone of training ● Games will be 5v5 (4 field players + 1 GK) ● Goalkeepers will rotate on game days
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Structure ● There are targets we hope to meet by the end of each player’s u8 academy experience. ● The program builds on S.O.E program technically ● Introduction of Awareness when not in possession. ● Tactically we will focus on: Develop the diamond shape, The concept of spreading out when in possession, 2 v 1 Overloads, Building possession from goal kicks and defensive 3rd through Midfield to Attack
PLAYER CHARACTERISTICS PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Player Characteristics ● Characteristics of players this age need to be understood in order for the program to achieve its goals ● Players this age are still working on the absolute basic fundamentals of motor skills, movement, mental processing and group interaction (“my ball” vs. teamwork) ● Realistic assessment and awareness of this stage allows players to develop at their own rate
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Player Characteristics ● We must allow time for experimentation and room for mistakes ● Players will NOT have a good understanding of positions or tactics ● Players will NOT play like adults ● Players will need literally thousands and thousands of touches on a ball (Guitarist, Golfer etc)
PARENT & PLAYER EXPECTATIONS PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Parent Expectations ● You will play a HUGE part in your child’s youth soccer career ● For the best results parents need to: ○ Be punctual with all gear needed ○ Enjoy ○ Support ○ Trust ○ Refrain from sideline coaching …...THAT’S IT!
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Parent Expectations ● The entire club has a few policies that we prefer our Academy / Select families to follow ● A few important club-wide policies: ○ No Interaction with kids during training & games ○ Drinks and gear - no halftime run to players side! ○ 24 hour rule with questions about Games. ○ Interaction with coaches should be well thought out before attempting. NO EMOTIONAL RANTS they do not help your child.
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Player Expectations ● Our sessions are much more player-centric than coach-centric and are designed to not only maximize technical and tactical growth but designed to also bring out enjoyment and problem solving ● For the best results players will need to: ○ Arrive ready to apply themselves ○ Take in what the coaches are saying ○ Respect teammates, opponents, referees and coaches ○ Have all the gear required every session / game
GOALS & NEXT STEP PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Program Goals ● Set our youngest players on a path focused on long term player development ● Inspire a true love and passion for the sport (arguably the most important thing) ● See marked improvement in player’s comfort on the ball and tactical awareness ● Set children on a path to a healthy lifestyle
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: What Is Next? ● U8 Academy is designed for Fall and Spring of a player’s U8 year ● We want our U8 players to move seamlessly into the Academy Program (U9) next Fall ● The curriculum used will tie in directly to the next phase of Savannah Utd player development ● Academy Program Director, Keith Gunn, can help on what lies ahead for your child
U8 Academy Director Paul Smith ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
U.S.S.F National Youth License COERVER YOUTH DIPLOMA/ Technical Staff English F.A Licensed 23 Years Coaching/ Directing Programs Notts County FC (Eng) Pro NCAA All American (404) 434-2722 (c) [email protected]
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED 702 MALL BLVD. HOURS: 10:00 - 3:00, MONDAY - THURSDAY OFFICE: (912) 691-2472 RAIN LINE: (912) 691-1033 [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… ...and join the social media craze!
QUESTIONS?
CLUB INFORMATION PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED Club Information
● The largest soccer club in Georgia outside of the Atlanta area ● Programs available for recreational and competitive players 30 months - 19 years old ● A tradition of elite player development
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED Club Information
ELITE (U13 - U19) Competitive Regional League
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
SELECT (U13 - U19) Competitive State League
ACADEMY (U8 - U12) Competitive Independent League
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (U7) Pre-Academy Training & Games
MICRO / RECREATIONAL (U4 - U19) Local, Non-Competitive Leagues
U8 ACADEMY GENERAL INFORMATION PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: General Information ● U8 Academy is designed to be a bridge program from S.O.E to Academy Level ● Targets long term player development and focuses on getting the youngest players the best possible foundation in the sport ● Uses THE COERVER METHOD ● A pathway from 5v5 to 7v7 Games
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: General Information ● U8 Academy runs the same way as Chelsea F.C. and use the Coerver Coaching Method. ● Our coaching staff is trained and up to date with the club curriculum ● Our Focus is on long term player development in a creative learning environment
U8 ACADEMY LOGISTICS PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Logistics ● All practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday on Field 7a of the J. Ross Complex from 5:30 - 7PM ● Games will be on Saturday. Boys 12 noon. Girls 1pm. ● Players SHOULD ARRIVE 20 minutes before Kick off. ● The team names are: Kante, Morata, Hazard, Fabregas and are NOT based on level A,B,C etc but balanced. ● Girls are the Lionesses
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Logistics ● We want this program to stand out at the fields so we will follow the dress code below: TUESDAY: RED PRACTICE SHIRT, BLACK SHORTS, BLACK SOCKS THURSDAY: RED PRACTICE SHIRT, BLACK SHORTS, BLACK SOCKS SATURDAY: FULL GAME UNIFORM (COLOR GIVEN OUT ON SCHEDULE)
U8 ACADEMY STRUCTURE PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Structure
Academy and U8 DIRECTORs HEAD COACH HEAD COACH HEAD COACH HEAD COACH HEAD COACH Boys Kante
Boys Morata
Boys Hazard
Boys Fabregas
Girls Lionesses
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Structure ● The training will focus on individual technique and motor skill development throughout the season ● Our curriculum is based on the one used by Chelsea FC ● The Coerver Method will provide the backbone of training ● Games will be 5v5 (4 field players + 1 GK) ● Goalkeepers will rotate on game days
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Structure ● There are targets we hope to meet by the end of each player’s u8 academy experience. ● The program builds on S.O.E program technically ● Introduction of Awareness when not in possession. ● Tactically we will focus on: Develop the diamond shape, The concept of spreading out when in possession, 2 v 1 Overloads, Building possession from goal kicks and defensive 3rd through Midfield to Attack
PLAYER CHARACTERISTICS PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Player Characteristics ● Characteristics of players this age need to be understood in order for the program to achieve its goals ● Players this age are still working on the absolute basic fundamentals of motor skills, movement, mental processing and group interaction (“my ball” vs. teamwork) ● Realistic assessment and awareness of this stage allows players to develop at their own rate
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Player Characteristics ● We must allow time for experimentation and room for mistakes ● Players will NOT have a good understanding of positions or tactics ● Players will NOT play like adults ● Players will need literally thousands and thousands of touches on a ball (Guitarist, Golfer etc)
PARENT & PLAYER EXPECTATIONS PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Parent Expectations ● You will play a HUGE part in your child’s youth soccer career ● For the best results parents need to: ○ Be punctual with all gear needed ○ Enjoy ○ Support ○ Trust ○ Refrain from sideline coaching …...THAT’S IT!
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Parent Expectations ● The entire club has a few policies that we prefer our Academy / Select families to follow ● A few important club-wide policies: ○ No Interaction with kids during training & games ○ Drinks and gear - no halftime run to players side! ○ 24 hour rule with questions about Games. ○ Interaction with coaches should be well thought out before attempting. NO EMOTIONAL RANTS they do not help your child.
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Player Expectations ● Our sessions are much more player-centric than coach-centric and are designed to not only maximize technical and tactical growth but designed to also bring out enjoyment and problem solving ● For the best results players will need to: ○ Arrive ready to apply themselves ○ Take in what the coaches are saying ○ Respect teammates, opponents, referees and coaches ○ Have all the gear required every session / game
GOALS & NEXT STEP PARENTS MEETING FALL 2017
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: Program Goals ● Set our youngest players on a path focused on long term player development ● Inspire a true love and passion for the sport (arguably the most important thing) ● See marked improvement in player’s comfort on the ball and tactical awareness ● Set children on a path to a healthy lifestyle
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED U8 Academy: What Is Next? ● U8 Academy is designed for Fall and Spring of a player’s U8 year ● We want our U8 players to move seamlessly into the Academy Program (U9) next Fall ● The curriculum used will tie in directly to the next phase of Savannah Utd player development ● Academy Program Director, Keith Gunn, can help on what lies ahead for your child
U8 Academy Director Paul Smith ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
U.S.S.F National Youth License COERVER YOUTH DIPLOMA/ Technical Staff English F.A Licensed 23 Years Coaching/ Directing Programs Notts County FC (Eng) Pro NCAA All American (404) 434-2722 (c) [email protected]
SSA SAVANNAH UNITED 702 MALL BLVD. HOURS: 10:00 - 3:00, MONDAY - THURSDAY OFFICE: (912) 691-2472 RAIN LINE: (912) 691-1033 [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… ...and join the social media craze!
QUESTIONS?
