Philosophy, Mission & Vision

Club Development

Player Development & Identification

Competition

Parent Education

Agenda

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• Welcome &Introduction• Arlington SoccerPhilosophy, Mission &Vision• Competition

• USSoccer Landscape• Levels ofPlay• Development AcademyOverview

• ArlingtonDA• GameDay• Events:DA,International andNational• GeneralCalendar• Framework• Benefits

• PlayerDevelopment• Philosophy on teaching/Methodology: IntegralEducation, Principles &Sub-principles andComplexity Progression• PlayerProfile• Philosophy on Soccer:Style ofPlay• PlayerDevelopment

• WeeklySampleSchedule• TrainingSessionObjectives• GameDayObjectives

• CoreValues:GeneralRules forTrainingandGames• ClubDevelopment &Program

• DAStaff• Uniforms• Documentation

• Questions

Introduction

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OscarborninLleida,SpainplayedprofessionallyintheSpanishNational3rd DivisionforsevenyearsuntilhemovedtotheUnitedStatesin2010.Duringhisplayingcareer,OscarplayedforseveralteamsintheCataloniaandAragonregionsofSpain.

Oscarhasavastbackground inyouthdevelopmentwithover15yearsofcoachingexperience.DuringhiscoachingcareerinSpain,Oscarworkedalongsidewithsomeofthemostrecognizedsoccercoachesintheworld,including theformerdirectoroftheF.C.BarcelonaYouthAcademyAlbertBenaiges,andformer technicalmanageroftheLiverpoolF.C.AcademyPepSeguratonamejustafew.

Coaching Education

• Master'sDegree inSportsScience(SoccerSpecialization), Universityof Lleida- National InstituteofPhysicalEducation ofCatalonia,Spain

• Bachelor'sDegree inPhysicalEducation,Universityof Lleida- National InstituteofPhysicalEducationofCatalonia, Spain• NationalUSSF“A”YouthCoachingLicense,UnitedStatesSoccerFederation, USA.• SpainCoachLevelII(UEFAAEquivalent), Escuela Oficial deEntrenadores deFutbol, Spain• SpainCoachLevelI(UEFAB Equivalent), Escuela Oficial deEntrenadores deFutbol, Spain• MasterofPedagogicalAptitude, University ofLleida,Spain• LaLiga FormationMethodologyLevel3Course,LaLiga deFutbol Profesional, Virginia, USA

Philosophy, Mission & Vision

Philosophy, Mission & Vision

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ASAMission Statement:• The Arlington Soccer Association provides quality soccer programs and experiences for people of allabilities, backgrounds and financial means to encourage personal growth, promote a love for thegame, and advance soccer in Arlington and surrounding communities.

ASA Vision Statement:• Arlington Soccer Association will be an inclusive soccer organization that draws people to soccer.We are dedicated to continually developing our programs, activities, and facilities so participantshave the opportunity to learn, have fun, and reach their full potential.

ASADA VisionStatement:• Wewant to get better everyday and be in the vanguard of training methodology to provide the bestdevelopmental platform to our players to have the best Development Academy program in theDMV area and one of the top academies in United States.

Philosophy, Mission & Vision

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Mission

Vision

Philosophy

Beagoodcitizen,agoodstudentandthebestsoccerplayeryoucanbe

1. VERY smart and skilled soccer players.

2. Players willing to play and give everything for the team.

3. Integral development of each player: Education (Values

/ Ethics), Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychosocial.

National Team Players

Professional Players

College Player

We will form -

Club Development

Competition

Coach Development

US Soccer Landscape

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USSoccerDevelopmentAcademyisthehighestYouthsoccerleagueintheUS.ItisrunbytheFederation

UnitedStatesSoccerFederationTheofficialgoverningbodyforallSoccerintheUnitedStates

VYSAisamemberofUSYouthSoccer. Itisdevoted topromotingyouth soccer intheCommonwealthofVirginiaandtheDistrictofColumbia.

USClubSoccer isamemberof the UnitedStatesSoccer Federation that iscommitted tothedevelopment andsupport ofsoccerclubs in theUnitedStates.

USYS isaneducationalorganizationwhose mission istofosterthephysical,mentalandemotional growthanddevelopment ofAmerica'syouth through thesportofsocceratalllevelsofageandcompetition.

Levels of Play

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Development Academy Overview

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• TheU.S.Development Academy isaleaguecreatedandmanaged directlybytheUnitedStatesSoccerFederation. BoysDAstarted in2007andGirlsDAin2017.Thegoal istoimprove theeveryday training/competition environment todevelop world-class players.

• Development Academy isthehighest competitive League intheUS

• TheAcademy Program's philosophy isbasedon increased training, less totalgames,andmoremeaningful gamesusinginternational rulesofcompetition.

• TheAcademy valuesindividual development ofeliteplayersoverwinning trophies and titles

• TheAcademy isthe feedersystemtotheUSSoccerYouthNationalTeams

• Arlington Soccerisinthe top0.01%ofClubswithUSSoccerDevelopment Academymembership

• ArlingtonSoccerintheonlyclubinVirginiawithDevelopmentAcademymembership forbothBoysandGirls

Development Academy Overview – Arlington DA

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• 2018-19DevelopmentAcademyTeams

• MinimumCoachingLicensingforStaff(Boysonlycurrently)• AcademyDirector: USSF“A”License• AcademyCoach:USSF“B”License

• OurGoalistobecomeafullDevelopmentAcademyin2019-20season

Boys Girls

*U11(2008)9v9Play: Pre-Academy NA

U12 (2007) 9v9 Play: Mid-Atlantic Division *U12(2007)9v9Play: Pre-Academy

U13 (2006) 11v11 Play: North-Atlantic Division U13(2006)11v11 Play:Mid-AtlanticDivision

U14 (2005) 11v11 Play: North-Atlantic Division U14(2005)11v11 Play:Mid-AtlanticDivision

U15(2004)11v11 Play: AtlanticDivision U15(2004)11v11 Play:Mid-AtlanticDivision

*U16(2003)11v11 Play: Pre-Academy *U16(2003)11v11 Play: Pre-Academy

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• Format9v9• U12:2x30min.halves.• 2- 9v9gamesplayed concurrently or back to back• Players can only play in 1 game per day• Game day roster is fluid and can change weekly• Unlimited Substitutions and re-entry allowed

• Format11v11• U13:2x35min.halves• U14/U15:2x40min.halves• GameDayRoster:18maximum• 7Substitutions across3moments. Nore-entry.

• AllGameswillberecordedanduploaded toaportaltohelpsupport playerdevelopment

• U.S.SoccerPlayerSafety Initiative-”Concussion substitution” ruleisineffect

• Hometeamwillprovide AthleticTrainerforALLHOMEGAMES&willhavetosetup hydration tables,tentsandbenches forboth team

• U13+: Startatleast25%ofthegamesduringtheseason

• Respectthegame,opposition, spectators, refs&coaches

Development Academy Overview - Game Day Environment

Development Academy DA Events

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Development Academy DA Events

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Development Academy – International / National Events

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• PossibleInternational/NationalTournamentsduringSpringBreak2019• WewillprovidedetailstoeachteaminJuly/August.Finalsdecisionswilldependonfinal

showcaseschedulefromUSSoccer.

• U11&U12BoyswillcompeteinMundialito 2019

General Calendar

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Theschedule fortheDAteamswillrun from August* 2018-June 2019.It’sa10monthcalendarsplit in4periods;

1. 2018/19Season Introduction Meeting:Mid June20182. July30th – August – Preseason3. September-November – FallPeriod4. December-February - Winter Period5. March toJune– Spring Period

• LeagueGames=24/30Games• ShowcaseDates/Tournaments datespending confirmation from USSoccer.

Breaks

1. Thanksgiving week2. Christmas Holiday (December 17th – January6th)3. Spring Break(Unless International Tournament)4. Summer Holiday

• Specific yearly Calendar will be provided as soon as we received schedule / showcases dates from US Soccer.

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• Training:4timesperweekduringFall/Spring.*U12Train3timesperweek• GamesusuallyonSaturdays:

• 12-16Fallseasongamesand12-16Springseasongames• AdditionalShowcasesEvents(2-3Peryear)

• Rest:2offdaysperweek• OutsideCompetition:Noparticipationinothersoccer competitions/training(other

sportsareallowed)• 10monthseasonincreasestheamountofmeaningfultrainingandgametimefor

country’smostcommittedplayers

Development Academy Program – Framework

Goal is to provide each player with an environment to enhance their development, not to limit it.

Development Academy Benefits

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• TheAcademy'selitetrainingenvironmentpromotesincreasedtechnical-tacticalstandards• Greateraccountabilityforplayersandcoaches• Playerswillhavesubstantiallymorehoursonthetrainingfieldfocusedonrefiningtechniqueandtacticalunderstanding

• Bothplayersandcoachesmustlearntodealwithandmanagethechallengesofplayingingamesusinginternationalrules

• TheAcademyprogramprovidesanimprovedenvironmentwiththepropertraining-to-gameratiothatsupportsyearroundperiodizationfordevelopment

• MeaningfulCompetition• USSoccerScoutsatgamesandallevents• Collegecoachesfirstchoiceforrecruiting• AthleticTraineratallgames• Allgamesarerecordedandaccessibletoplayers&coaches(easyaccessforrecruitingvideos)

Club Development

Player Development

Philosophy on Teaching

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Vision

Style ofPlay

TrainingPeriodization

WeeklyTrainingStructure

TrainingSessionStructure

ClubExercises /

Drills

• What type of player do we want to develop?

• How do we want our teams to look like?

• How do we want to develop / train our players?

• How does our week look like?

• How do our sessions look like?

• Exercises / Drills specific for our objectives?

Philosophy on Teaching

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The player is the key component of our Academy, and we understand that through out the years, we have a young person that we need to help develop into an adult person. Therefore for us is very important to focus on the Integral Education of each player. We CANNOT have good players if we do not have GOOD Persons first.

Everything will be connected from our Vision to each one of the exercises we use during our training sessions. We will use modern and age appropriate training methodology around the main idea of having an integral education / development of our players.

We based our training periodization in 3 principles that are connected to our vision and style of play implemented across ourclub;

Principles

ComplexityProgression

IntegralEducation

1. Integral Education of our players

2. Principle of Complexity Progression

3. Fundamentals and Specific Principles

Player Development – Integral Education

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Perception Decision Execution

Technical

Physical

Tactical

Psychosocial

Ethics/Habits

Integral

Education

TechnicalTraining

PhysicalTraining

Values/Habits

Education

PsychosocialTraining

TacticalTraining

What is SOCCER?

Player Development – Integral Education

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Integral

Education

TechnicalTraining

PhysicalTraining

Values/HabitsEducation

Psycho socialTraining

TacticalTraining

ValuesGoodCitizenGoodStudent

TechnicalSkillful SoccerPlayersFunctionalTechnique

TacticalSmartSoccerPlayers

Alwaysplaywithapurpose

Physical WellroundedAthletesReadyforTopLevelcompetition

PsychoSocial

GrowthMindsetDesiretoImprove

Player Development – Fundamental & Specific Principles

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MomentsofGame

TransitionO-D

1-AvoidFinalization

2- AvoidPenetration

3- RecoverBall

TransitionD-O

1- Keep Ball

2-Penetrate

3-Finalization

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Player Profile Summary – What type of players we want

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1• HighSoccerIQ andawarenessonthefield.Alwaysplayswithapurpose.

2• Skillful soccerplayers.Hastheabilitytoexecutewithhighefficiencydecisionsmade.

3• Givesmaximumeffort andputs teamfirst.

4• PlayswithPassion andCompetestowin.

5• MoreArtists thanAthletes

Philosophy on Soccer – Style of Play

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Attacking

We want to dictate the tempo of the game and control it through possession of the ball. We want to take the initiative of the game, have the confidence to build from the back through short passing / combinations, take care of the ball and look to have it more than the opponent but also have the ability to change rhythm of the game by playing direct / behind during the moments where the game demands it.

Team assumes the risk of combining in all areas of the field, players are not afraid to build out from the back looking for opportunities to penetrate while we treasure the ball and do not force situations. We want a very dynamic team / players on / off the ball. Once in the final third we want complete freedom for our players to be creative and be proactive on taking players 1v1 while looking to to finish play quickly.

Our GK is our first attacker! Everyone plays offensively

Defense

We want to be very very compact, organize and aggressive defensively and look to recover the ball in the identify situations. We want to have a high block and apply high pressure but also understanding the right moments to pressure or retreat depending on the moments of the game. Teams understand the importance of working together as a block in an organized manner (helping each other defensively), while having high intensity, high work rate and concentration = defensive awareness

Our #9 is our first defender! Everyone plays defensively.

Transition – Sponge Concept

When possession is lost, players must react quickly and step towards the ball to reduce the space / time for the opponent. Once possession is regained, we cannot lose it again (EASY First Pass) while players will be positioned immediately to counter-attack or keep possession of the ball. Players always need to think about next step: What happens if we lose the ball? What happens if we win it?

Summary of our Style of Play

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Offense

• Controlling gameand taking

initiative through possession

• Treasure theball

• DynamicandCreativeinfinal3rd

• Everyone Attacks=GK isour1st

Attacker

Defense

• Organized =Disciplined Tactically

• PressAggressively inidentified

situations

• Everyone Defends=CF isour1st

Defender

Transition

• ChangeChip Immediately

• Sponge Reaction

• D-A=StepAway(FieldBig)

• A-D=StepTowards (Field Small)

Player Development – Weekly Sample Schedule (Fall & Spring)

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D AY

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D AY

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Team Session to work on concepts / principles

defined by periodization

D AY

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Functional Lines Training

+Strength / Injury

Prevention

GK Training

D AY

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Technical / Coordination Training

+Free Play = Street

Soccer

GK Training

I O S S e s s i o n I O S S e s s i o n T e a m S e s s i o n T e a m S e s s i o n

Team Session to work on concepts / principles

defined by periodization

Player Development – Training Session Objectives

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• Players acquire an age appropriate soccer specific fitness level and motor development

• Players master technical-tactical skills / concepts

• Players learn tactical responses to the changing game situations

• Players train with as much intensity as possible

• Players follow / learn team’s rules and habits set by the coach

• Players enjoy every session!

Player Development – Game Day Objectives

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• Players will be encouraged to play an offensive and creative soccer based on keeping possession of the ball and building the attacking plays from the back

• Players will be encouraged to take risks on the field without having fear of making a mistake

• Players always play with a purpose and learn to think on the field• We try to WIN every game applying the concepts learned, playing good soccer and

with fair play

Core Values

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1- HasRESPECT forothers, hisenvironment andhimself.

2- DISCIPLINE inhisbehavioranddevelopment. Everydayhasaplantodosomething togetbetter.

3- PutsmaximumEFFORT andpassion duringtrainingandgames.

4- AMBITION andaspiretoachievemaximumperformanceanddothingsaswellaspossible. Alwayswants thebestout ofhim/her.

5- FUN andPOSITIVE attitudewhileplayingsoccer,evenwhen innegativecircumstances.

5- TEAMWORK,sharesacommon goalwith histeammatesandgiveseverything forthebenefitoftheteamfirst.

6- HUMILITY tobegratefulforeverything andentitled tonothing.

7- Alwaystakes INITIATIVE andlookstohavealeadership role.Leadersmakethose around thembetterandmoreproductive.

8- COURAGE andmentaltoughness toovercome difficultsituations andfocusonthenextmost important thing.

9- PROFESSIONALISM aspartofthebestyouth trainingandsoanexampleforother players.

10- CREATIVITY onthefieldwith andwithout theball.Wewant artistonthefield.

11- PRIDE inourclubandthecommunity werepresent.

General Rules for Training / Games

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Set rules and habits that the players need to follow to create a soccer culture around the team and also to increase the sentiment towards the team.

General• Always have Team Snap updated with your availability.• Informed (preferably the player) coach in advance (before 3pm) if you are unable to attend training or game. Informing coach last minute is not acceptable and will be

considered an unjustified miss.• Punctuality: For training be at the field at least 15 minutes before starting time. For games be at the field 1h before kick-off.• Players need to wear / use the required Arlington uniform / equipment, have their jerseys tucked in and wear Shin-guards. Backpacks need to be hanging on fence or

be organized in a line if no fence is available.

Training• Wear proper Arlington Gear. Players that do not follow dress code will not be able to train.• Put and take out your cleats on the field. Players should not arrive / leave with their cleats on.• Greet and shake hands with all coaches on the field when you arrive. • Assist coaches with setting up equipment for the session. Make sure all equipment is set and balls are inflated before the session.• Once equipment is ready be professional and get ready mentally for session. Use time to get touches on the ball (Juggling, Rondo or passing ball with teammate).• Train / play with max concentration and intensity.• During exercise’s transitions, if coach needs time to set up next exercise, players need to go get a drink, make a circle and stretch. No shooting, running, etc.• Respect and take care of the equipment. It needs to last and we cannot lose it. • Collect all equipment after each session. Nobody can leave until all equipment is collected.

Games• Wear proper Arlington Gear. Players that do not follow dress code will not be able to play.• Greet and shake hands with coaches on the field when you arrive. • Put and take out your cleats on the field. Players should not arrive / leave with their cleats on.• All Players should stay together while waiting for coach instructions. No running around, shooting, etc. before game. Players are talking about the game and/or watch

games being played.• Players on the bench need to wear same color of pennies and be focused on the game.• Player that is substituted shakes hand with coaching staff and all teammates on the bench.• Celebration Rule: Opponent’s Half – Playing Team celebrates near corner. Own Half – Playing Team celebrates near bench area (All team involve).

Club Development & Program

Coaching Staff 2018-19

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AgeGroup HeadCoach AssistantCoach

Academy Director OscarFeliu

DAAdministrator Bonnie Johnson

Goalkeeper Coach YassiGhahrameni &Didi Haracic

DirectorofSports Performance ToreyBeiro

2004 BoysDA(U15) OscarFeliu TBD

2005 BoysDA(U14) MarceloSarvas WesWindsor

2006 BoysDA(U13) MarceloSarvas TBD

2007-2008 BoysDA(U12) Wes Windsor &TBD FrankDeMarco &OscarFeliu

2004 GirlsDA(U15) MoTayari CandaceChapman

2005 GirlsDA(U14) NicciWright CandaceChapman

2006 GirlsDA(U13) Gerardo Ramirez CandaceChapman

Uniforms

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• All players will be required to purchase all Arlington Required Gear• 2 Complete Uniforms• Warm up pants and jacket• Back-pack• Training jersey• Pre-game warm up shirt• Winter Jacket• Rain Jacket

• Jersey Numbers will be assigned by the Coaching Staff to new players.• Each Team will purchase some additional Jerseys (injury/guest player Jersey)• Uniforms will be purchased via Soccer.com• DA Patches will have to be applied to the jersey sleeve

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Registration Information

All information should be sent to the team's Team Manager who will then upload to a google file for their individual team. All documents need to be sent separately as they are uploaded separately - do not send all 4 documents in one pdf. Each document should be labeled in the following way:

Last Name, First Initial, Team Name, Document name - For example: Johnson, B, 05G, DOB

• Proof of Age Document

o Passport – Preferred; non-expired documento Birth certificate – No void stickerso Accepted in picture (jpg, png) and/or PDF formats

• Proof of Insurance

o Scan a picture of the front and back of the medical insurance cardo If the player does not have insurance, the club can indicate no insurance card

• Photo

o Clear, cropped headshot of the playero Must be in club issued apparel or jerseyo No baseball hats, sunglasses, or distracting backgrounds

• Academy Waiver - Not available until 1 July.

o Must be signed and dated by both the player and their legal guardian/parento If the player is 18 years or older, they may sign the waiver on their own behalf

• ITC (if necessary)

Players born outside of the United States must submit an ITC. Please contact Bonnie Johnson directly if this is needed for your player.

• ImPACT Testing - This will be set up with Inova - Set up In July 2018

o All players must have a valid concussion baseline test as part of determining eligibility for the upcoming season.Clubs should have players tested by their first matchAll Players must have One ImPact Baseline testing every yearDates will be set up with Inova for Baseline Testing - if players cannot make those dates, they will need to work with Inova directly to have this done before the first match

Documentation – June 30th

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Questions

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Lookingforwardtoagreat2018/19