Valeo curriculum overview

2014 - 2015

To provide the best soccer development environment for committed, ambitious players that are passionate about the game.

VALEO FC MISSION

Training Philosophy& Player Development

Program

TECHNICAL ABILITY

TACTICAL ABILITY

VALEO Player Development Model

TEAM STRATEGIC ABILITY

Player Development Model

PHYSICAL ABILITY

PSYCHO-LOGICAL ABILITY

INVIDUAL TECHNICAL

ABILITY

TEAM

TECHNICAL ABILITY

TACTICAL ABILITY

VALEO Player Development Model

TEAM STRATEGIC ABILITY

Player Development Model

PHYSICAL ABILITY

PSYCHO-LOGICAL ABILITY

INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL ABILITY

U14 and Under – Training should be heavily weighted toward Individual Technical Ability

TEAM TECHNICAL ABILITY

TEAM TACTICAL

TEAM STRATEGIC

(The basis or principle upon which something stands or is supported.)

Development Pyramid

PHYS

ICAL

ABI

LTIY

PSYCHOLO

GICAL ABILTIY

U5-U8 U9-U10 U11 U12 U13 U14             

INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL 80% 75% 60% 50% 50% 50%

TEAM TECHNICAL 15% 20% 30% 35% 35% 35%

TEAM TACTICAL 5% 5% 9% 13% 13% 13%

TEAM STRATEGIC 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 2%

U15 U16 U17 U18 U19

INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%

TEAM TECHNICAL 45% 45% 45% 45% 45%

TEAM TACTICAL 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%

TEAM STRATEGIC 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

Training Time Allocations by Age Group

2014-2015 “The Plan”

Levels of Competition

Regional Elite Competition Team (U12-U18)

• Regional League Play (EDP Region 1)• MAPLE League Play • International Tournament Play• National Tournament Play• Regional Tournament Play• Minimum 3 training sessions per week

Elite Competition Teams (U12-U18) • MAPLE League Play • Regional Tournament Play• Local Tournament Play• Minimum 2 training sessions per week• Town team participation option• Other activity option

Levels of Competition

• Compete at appropriate levels locally and regionally

• Training will focus primarily on individual player development

• 2 training sessions per week

• Town soccer option

Training Structure U8-U11

Training Structure U4-U8

• Training will focus primarily on individual player development

• Multiple Sessions available for inspired players.

• Head start for town soccer programs

Eastern Development Program/League• Higher level of competition• Regional Exposure for our players & Club• Pathway into National League ( Top 16 teams in the country qualify)• Exposure to NT & College scouts

Regional League Play

Requirements• Mandatory attendance for training sessions• Saturday game and travel availability• Sunday game availability• Soccer first priority!• FULL COMMITMENT

Competition Pyramid (League Play)

Local League Play

Town Intramural Private Leagues Indoor Leagues

USYS NATIONAL LEAGUE(16 teams Nationally)

USYS REGION 1 LEAGUE(16 Teams 4 Regions Nationally)

USYS Northeast Sub-Regional Leagues League(16 teams )

State/Regional Club Leagues NEP, MAPLE

Town Travels Leagues (BAYS)Intramural

NPL

REG. 1

N.E. & Colonial,

Regional US Club Soccer Leagues

E.D.P. ,

Super Y League

US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues

A group of Core Clubs are the driving force for EDP programming. While our teams compete with other intensely, as clubs we have many values in common and work together to help promote competition and activities that serve our needs in developing outstanding soccer players.

Typically an EDP Core Club:

Has an excellent professional coaching staff under a single Coaching Director

Has a program that sets policies and high standards and which are consistent across all its elite teams

Prioritizes player development over winning

Has Multiple teams competing in EDP Flights and is an active promoter of EDP programming

Has a track record of preparing players or college level play and higher: nurturing not only soccer skills and knowledge but also the discipline and competitive nature needed for success as an adult.

Has a reputation for professionalism in with regard to game conduct and dealing with peer clubs.

About EDP Core Clubs

Lehigh Valley United Current U13 team #1 in PA 5th

in Region 1

FSA United Current U13 team #1 in CT. #11 in

Region 1

Core EDP Clubs

Manhattan Soccer ClubCurrent U13 team #6 in NY and #20 in Region 1

At the U13 level there only 1 Massachusetts team ranked in the top 25 in Region 1

Emelio Williams(Director of Coaching)

U10 Coordinator

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U11Coordinator Wagner Brito

U12Coordinator

Dom Leal

U13 Coordinator

Alfredo Gisholt

U14Coordinator Elvis Comrie

Valeo Age Group Structure

Team Manager #1Team Manager #2Team Manager #3Team Manager #4Team Manager #5

We will broaden our reach at the younger age groups and look to build teams that compete at the highest levels as players develop their skills.

Team Manager #1Team Manager #2Team Manager #3Team Manager #4

Team Manager #1Team Manager #2Team Manager #3

Team Manager #1Team Manager #2

Team Manager #1

Coaching Assignments 2014-2015

Player Evaluation Forms

- Will cover the 4 main technical areas- Technical/Skill- Tactical/Decision Making- Physical- Psychological

- Create Goals for upcoming season jointly with players & parents

U4-U9 – Players will receive feedback during practice session.

U9-U11 – Evaluations will be performed upon request.

U11-U14 – Annual Player Evaluations. Typically mid-year(winter)

Player Evaluation Forms

Player Evaluation Forms

2014-2015 Tournaments

2014-2015 Tournaments

Ongoing Initiatives for 2014-2015

Video Analysis

Valeo TV

Health and Nutrition initiatives

Strength and Conditioning program

Collaborations with town soccer programs

Coaching Education

Skills clinics

Improve Information Flow

WHY VALEO?

Dedicated Staff- lower player to coach ratio

Focus on player development.

Regional/National competition.

Challenging environment for elite players.

Facilities to support ambitious training schedule

Small Club environment – we know our players as individuals

Recognized player development model.

Questions/Answers