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COORDINATED CLUB DEVELOPMENT

“Most of our youth clubs in the USA are not clubs in the developmental sense of the world. They are merely a collection of teams which happen to have the same name and, possibly, wear the same uniforms”   Jeff Tipping, NSCAA

Aims & Objectives

Agree shared goals and objectives of YOUR SOCCER CLUB & all coaches for the season ahead

Facilitate parents with their transition into their coaching role

Deliver field coaching sessions age and ability appropriate

Provide coaches with YOUR SOCCER CLUBS methodology of coaching

USA’s Mission Statement

As the premier providers of soccer training on the East Coast we will deliver diverse soccer programs, which are both inspirational and educational. These programs are age and ability appropriate and are founded on the principles of safety, learning and enjoyment.

USA’s Philosophy

The underpinning principles of our programs:

Safety, Learning & Enjoyment

The Five P’s: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Educate & inspire all players

Maximum participation

Structured and progressive learning

Identify all potential partners and foster relationships between them

Develop positive attitudes

USA’s Methodology

Progressions where appropriate through the five components of soccer:

Technical,  Tactical,  Physical,  Psychological,  Lifestyle

When planning any coaching session there are various factors that need to be considered:

Age,  Ability,  Encouragement of reflective coaching, Structured activities, conditioned games,  Analysis of players,  Use of resources

Three Pillars of USA, Inc. Programs

USA, Inc. have identified three essential elements that are present in all of our own programs and coaching sessions that we call the Three Pillars Of Soccer.

It is recognized that all USA, Inc. programs contain the elements of Safety, Learning and Enjoyment. It is your responsibility as a coach to ensure that these elements are at the forefront of your mind in all sessions. All are their own separate entity, yet, encompass each other.  The USA program identifies a players’ age and ability level (from the age and curriculum breakdown model) which will in turn affect the extent to which an element is present at any time during a USA program. It is also recognized that Safety, Learning and Enjoyment are interpreted differently at each program level.

We have placed an emphasis upon the individual importance of safety which has to be at the forefront of the coaches mind before learning & enjoyment can take place.

United Soccer Academy’s Developmental Stages

Junior Squirts Threshold (3-5)

Senior Squirts Threshold (6-7)

Junior Academy Threshold (U8, U9, U10)

Senior Academy Threshold (U11-U12)

Premier Academy Threshold (U13-U14)

High School Academy Threshold (U15-U18)

Soccer Squirts

United Soccer Academy’s Soccer Squirts program introduces children to group experiences & basic motor skills through FUN soccer related activities.

Junior Squirts:  Players will experience the basic motor skills of traveling, balance, coordination & agility through innovative & fun soccer activities.

Senior Squirts:  United Soccer Academy, Inc. senior squirts program enhances a child’s ability to perform motor skills in a more deliberate & controlled manner.  Players of all abilities will develop the necessary movements & social skills essential for a child’s overall maturation.

Junior Academy Threshold (U8, U9, U10)

Development academy enables players to become proficient with the range of fundamental techniques necessary to play the game. Players will be taught the importance of a solid foundation in a structured format developed through increased pressurized situations.

Senior Academy Threshold (U11-U12)

Designed for the serious soccer player. Advanced techniques and tactics are introduced through game realistic situations and developed into game condition full-sided play.  The focus is player’s ability to understand & develop their role within a team formation.  Tactical decision-making and assessment is incorporated to allow players to improve their knowledge of the game 

Premier Academy Threshold (U13-U14)

In preparation for the high school game players are taught at an accelerated level.  Practices are developed & based upon full-sided, game realistic situations.  Advanced techniques and tactics are delivered in an intense training environment to pressurize players and maximize their positional awareness under game day conditions. The focus is player’s ability to develop & fulfill their role within a team formation.

High School Academy Threshold (U15-U18)

With the increasing level of high school play the academy offers an insight into the rigor of college soccer. Development of team play requires intensive training is the major focus incorporating tactical & physical development to take players to the pinnacle of their game.