Player Development Philosophy

Inspire • Develop • Educate

“A player’s chances of success at the Senior level are greatly enhanced by mastering the building blocks of soccer while participating at the Youth and Junior levels”

                                – Albertin Montoya

Youth Level – Ages 8-12

Goals

• Creative enjoyment
• Ball Mastery and game awareness
• Solid fundamentals and match insight

Process

• Variety – 4v4 to full-sided match model
• Simulate pick-up games
• Coach guided, not directed

Outcome

• Free flowing soccer

Junior Level – Ages 13-16

Goals

• Understand how ball skill influences success
• Functioning as a Team
• Tactical influence of the game
• Improve fitness and mental toughness

Process

• Small sided game for practice
• Full sided game for matches
• Using the game as a forum for learning

Outcome

• Improved ball skill and game insight

Senior Level – Ages 17+

Goals

• Tactics and strategy
• Physical and mental conditioning
• Technical proficiency and precision
• Gamesmanship and game management

Process

• Technical skills and attacking style
• Encourage greater decisions from player
• Using the game as a forum for learning

Outcome

• Commitment to excellence
• Players utilize their combined skills to win