Long-Term Player Development Pathway

SVU & Beyond

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 (delayed gratification)

• 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 and match play (tournament) opportunities

• PLACEMENT counseling and assistance to connect these players with appropriate post-SVU programs (i.e., College programs)

IDP

Spring 2016 Program

• Top u11-u14 Players

• 4 Training Sessions (Mar 20, Apr 24, May 1, 15)

• Monger Fields - 2:00-3:30pm

• 1 Match Event TBD

College Pathway

What SVU Can Do

• General Promotion of the Pathway

• Annual College Pathway Presentation

• IDP

• Group & Individual Counseling Sessions

• College Showcase Tournaments

• Guest Player Program

• College Fit & Contacts Database

• 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