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Fall 2008 U9 & U10 Developmental Academy Program Overview
A program focused on preparing youth players for competitive soccer in a fun and inspiring environment
U10 & U9 DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY REGISTRATION FORM: >
Developmental Academy Registration - Fall 2008
DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY GOALS:> A positive and fun soccer experience> Appropriate soccer development opportunities for EVERY player within the context of the Force coaching philosophy
> Each player is trained by Force Pro Staff Trainers twice a week
> Inspire and prepare young players to eventually participate in the Force Competitive Program
DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY ORGANIZATION
> Training in a "campus" setting twice a week
> Weekly small-sided games "The Game is the best teacher."
> Weekly skills training by Force Pro Staff Trainers
> Pre-Competitive League game play on Friday nights > Optional tournament play (fall and spring)
> Mentoring from Force high school age teams at campus training
DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY CURRICULUM
The Force Developmental Academy is committed to the individual. The Force uses small-sided games and skills sessions that focus on the individual and his/her ball skills. Five subjects are covered over the course of the season. A variety of games and drills with an emphasis on fun and individual improvement are used to cover these subjects:
(1) First touch/ Ball mastery
(2) Passing and receiving
(3) Defensive 1 v 1 tactics
(4) Finishing (shooting / scoring)
(5) Creativity
PRACTICE TIMES & LOCATION:
> Mondays & Wednesdays at East Boulder Recreational Center Fields, Boulder
> We offer two sessions - 4:00-5:15PM (Girls) or 5:30PM-6:45PM (Boys)
HOME GAMES LOCATION:
> Games are played at Pleasant View Soccer Complex, Boulder on Friday nights
DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM FORMATION:
The Force does not form U9 & U10 teams based on tryouts. We believe that it is important that soccer at this level is focused on individual player development and having fun! Therefore, most teams are formed based on school and neighborhood affiliation. Players can request a team based on their friends and a desired volunteer team coach. The Force does accept whole or partial developmental teams and individual registration prior to the start of the season. Individuals who do not make a formal request will be placed based on age and availability.
FEES:
> $360.00 per year (fall 2008-spring 2009); $310 for returning players with a current Force Developmental Academy uniform.
> $250.00 spring only; $200 with a current Force Developmental Academy uniform.
> Fees include fall and spring season, uniform package, Developmental Academy Director and Pro Staff Trainers, field rental, Colorado Youth Soccer fees, limited insurance, referees, game fields,and administrative staff support.
2007-2008 DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY STAFF COACHES:
David Napior, Director Recreational & Developmental
Daniel Shewe, Developmental Senior Trainer
Peter Rumbles, Developmental Senior Trainer
Willie Nichols, Developmental Trainer
Brian Fauver, Developmental Trainer
Molly Holmberg, Developmental Trainer
Tony Packer, Developmental Trainer
Kelsi Brooks, Developmental Trainer
Austin Hernandez, Developmental Trainer
Pre-Competitive League (PCL)
Fall 2008 Season Overview
Boulder County Force is proud to launch the inaugural season of the Pre-Competitive League (PCL). The league has been modeled after English Premier League youth academies, Dutch (KNVB) developmental traditions and U.S. Soccer Federation coaching philosophies. It’s under these principles that we have designed a better environment, a better game, and a better league…the PCL
The Boulder County Force Soccer Club is a leader in Colorado youth soccer player development. The level of skill, thought, and speed of play of Force players graduating from the Developmental Academy increases every year. Graduates from the Force Developmental Academy are experiencing unprecedented success in soccer on a State and National level. The Force has seen significant growth and popularity in its U9 & U10 Developmental Academy and there are now over 1,200 Force soccer players. It is player development that pushes the Force to do more; to be better. The next stage in our evolution is the PCL.
The PCL is composed of Force Developmental Academy teams. In addition to league games, invitational “friendlies” with top club teams from around the state and Force U9-U11 teams round out the schedule. The emphasis on all games is on individual player development over game results. All games will be played at Pleasant View soccer complex on Friday nights. The PCL is designed to give players more opportunities to play better soccer in the best possible environment.
Benefits of PCL:
• Provides an increase in quality and quantity of games.
• Provides a fun and inspiring environment for our players.
• Provides a “player development centric” environment.
• Brings the proven “street soccer” model to a grass field.
• Fosters a love for the game.
• Places a greater emphasis on player development than game results.
• Provides a community of over 200 third and fourth grade soccer players.
• Builds and binds our soccer community.
• Prepares players for future soccer success.
To participate in the Pre-Competitive League players must be registered with the Force Developmental Academy:
> Developmental Academy Registration - Fall 2008
