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Princeton Soccer Association. Youth Soccer Club of the 21 st Century Michael Poller Executive Director Christopher Mayer Managing Director of Training Cheryl Golestani President. Agenda. Overview of the Princeton Soccer Association Princeton Soccer Association’s Initiative
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Princeton Soccer Association Youth Soccer Club of the 21st Century Michael Poller Executive Director Christopher Mayer Managing Director of Training Cheryl Golestani President
Agenda • Overview of the Princeton Soccer Association • Princeton Soccer Association’s Initiative • The Next Steps • Questions and Answers
5 Primary Objectives of a Successful Club Program • To Grow The Game In The United States • To Set Standards Of Behavior That Contribute To A Child’s Personal Development • To Develop The Abilities Of All Players • To Foster And Develop A Love For The Game of Soccer • To Allow Players To Experience The Game On Their Own Terms And Have Fun! - Charlie Slagle, CASL
Overview of a the Princeton Soccer Association Programs • Futsal League • Camps • Super Y League • Travel • Recreation • Travel Development Academy
PSA’s Travel Development Academy Inspiration/ Model Why Small Sided Games? • Control of Skill Development • Tactical Understanding • Physical Benefit • More Meaningful Playing Time • Transition • More Exciting For Players • Practical
EVIDENCE OF VALUE OF SSG The following study, conducted by the California Youth Soccer Association – South using SoftSport SecondLook software, was to collect data to compare the 4 vs. 4 game to the 8 vs. 8 game for U8 players.
Jackie - Player Performance - Total Passes Blue Team - No “2” 4 v 4 game (12) 8 v 8 game (46) 4 v 4 game 8x8 game Total Passes Comparison Legend: She initiated the pass to her teammates She lost the pass to her teammates She initiated the pass to her teammates She competed the pass to her teammates (5)
Travel Development Academy How? • Proposal • Parent Meeting • Resistance • Concerns • Loss of players • Lack of competition • Regression • Individual vs. Team Development
Travel Development Academy • What does TDA look like today? • 4 vs. 4 Plus Goalkeeper • U7, U8, U9, and Limited U10’s Playing Together • Professional Trainers/Administrators • Parents Managers • 50 Yard x 30 Yard Field with 6.5’ x 12’ Goals • 2 x 25 Minute Halves • Certified Referees • 10 Week Fall/10 Week Spring League • 8-10 Players Per Team • Festivals and Tournaments • Over 130 Registered Players • Logistics- Field Space
Travel Development Academy Training • 2 Training Sessions Per Week With Professional Training Staff • 1 Team Training/ 1 Ability Pool Training • Technical Skills • Decision Making in 1v1 to 4v4 • Curriculum/ Skills Academy
Travel Development Academy Challenges • Parent Mentality • Fixed Positions • Value Winning/Losing • Facilitator Of Free Play Not Tactician • Mixing Of Age Groups • Balancing Teams • Outside Competition • Staffing • Pooling Of Players • Consistency • Licensure/Experience
The Next Steps Moving to Small Sided Games Up to U12 More Clubs Moving to Small Sided Games Small Sided Games Leagues/Festivals/Tournaments NJYSA State Mandate-Only NJYSA and 11 Other State Associations (Out Of 55 Total) Have Not Mandated Small Sided Games