MHSA MINOR SOCCER U9-U19 Developmentally Appropriate Soccer for players U9-U19 Key Features of Developmentally Appropriate Soccer Programs: Participants • Are active and get lots of ball contact. • Taught age appropriate skills and basic team play. • ALL players receive their own soccer ball. Coaches • Receive training, mentorship and support. Can access free technical resources when they need them. • ALL coaches receive Canada Soccer Pathway Coach’s Tool Kit. Program • Focus is on FUN! • Developmentally appropriate games played based on educational research. • Models the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long Term Player Development plan. • Endorsed by MHSA and Sanctioned by the Alberta Soccer Association. • Children, Parents and Coaches protected by comprehensive liability insurance through Alberta Soccer Association. Who we are: Mission The Medicine Hat Soccer Association exists to enable boys, girls and adults in the District of Medicine Hat to play the game of soccer at a level corresponding to their age and ability level. Vision – Minor Soccer The MHSA Minor Soccer Program provides safe, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate soccer for boys/girls in U9-U19 age groups. Board of Directors The MHSA is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors responsible for governing all aspects of soccer in Medicine Hat. Each program has a director responsible for overseeing its smooth running. Trevor Copeland is the point of contact for the Minor Soccer Program. He can be reached at [email protected] Staff The MHSA is staffed by an Executive Director, an Office Assistant and Player Development Coach. Association staff are responsible for the day to day running of the MHSA. MEDICINE HAT SOCCER ASSOCIATION #101, 533 – 2nd St. SE 403.529.6931 [email protected] medicinehatsoccer.com
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MHSA MINOR SOCCER U9-U19
Developmentally Appropriate Soccer for players U9-U19
Key Features of Developmentally Appropriate Soccer Programs: Participants
• Are active and get lots of ball contact.
• Taught age appropriate skills and basic team play.
• ALL players receive their own soccer ball.
Coaches
• Receive training, mentorship and support. Can access free technicalresources when they need them.
• ALL coaches receive Canada Soccer Pathway Coach’s Tool Kit.
Program
• Focus is on FUN!
• Developmentally appropriate games played based on educational research.
• Models the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long Term Player Developmentplan.
• Endorsed by MHSA and Sanctioned by the Alberta Soccer Association.
• Children, Parents and Coaches protected by comprehensive liabilityinsurance through Alberta Soccer Association.
Who we are:
Mission
The Medicine Hat Soccer Association exists to enable boys, girls and adults in the
District of Medicine Hat to play the game of soccer at a level corresponding to their age
and ability level.
Vision – Minor Soccer
The MHSA Minor Soccer Program provides safe, enjoyable and developmentally
appropriate soccer for boys/girls in U9-U19 age groups.
Board of Directors
The MHSA is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors responsible for
governing all aspects of soccer in Medicine Hat.
Each program has a director responsible for overseeing its smooth running.
Trevor Copeland is the point of contact for the Minor Soccer Program. He can be
reached at [email protected]
Staff
The MHSA is staffed by an Executive Director, an Office Assistant and Player
Development Coach.
Association staff are responsible for the day to day running of the MHSA.
MEDICINE HAT SOCCER ASSOCIATION
#101, 533 – 2nd St. SE
403.529.6931
medicinehatsoccer.com
Under 9 – Learning to Train
(The Golden Age of Learning)
• 3:1 practice to game ratio(Teams will practice for threenights and play a game on thefourth night)
• 6 vs 6 game play will be used otheir game night.
• The small sided gameenvironment (2v2 or 4v4) isdevelopmentally appropriate forplayers at this age
• Small sided games ensureplayers are more involved in the game including transition from defending to creating attacking opportunities
• Players will be exposed to theball as much as possibledeveloping techniques forturning, changing direction, and1v1 attacking and defending
• Teams consist of maximum of 14players
• All players are played equally inall positions during the season,including goalkeeper
• Volunteer coaches
• Winning is de-emphasized. Nostandings will be kept at this age group as per CSA LTPDguidelines.
Under 13 – Training to Train
(Identifying the Elite Player)
• 1:1 practice to game ratio(Teams will practice on onenights and play a game on theother night)
• 6 vs 6 game play will be used otheir game night
• Lots of small sided games (3v3 or4v4) to promote movement offthe ball and principles of play
• Players will be introduced toadvanced team systems andstrategies
• Using their acquired skills, theywill learn to adapt and improvetheir decision making
• Volunteer coaches
Under 15+ – Training to Compete
(Developing the International Player)
• Teams will play 6 vs 6
• Teams play 2 games per week
• Teams consist of maximum 14
• Volunteer coaches
• Standings and medals are part ofthe league in line with CSA LTPDguidelines.
Under 11 – Training to Train
(Identifying the Elite Player)
• 2:1 practice to game ratio(Teams will practice for twonights and play a game on thethird night)
• 6 vs 6 game play will be used otheir game night
• Lots of small sided games (3v3or 4v4) to promote movementoff the ball and principles of play
• Players will develop consistencyin base skills like passing,dribbling, shooting, and ballcontrol/master
• Using their acquired skills, theywill learn to adapt and improvetheir decision making
• Teams consist of maximum of 14players
• All players are played equally inall positions during the season,including goalkeeper
• Volunteer coaches
• Winning is de-emphasized. Nostandings will be kept at this agegroup as per CSA LTPDguidelines.
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