North Shore Soccer Development Centre

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

“To develop players capable of playing in the Metro League, Y league, Whitecaps, Provincial, National Team and University Programs.”

The Player Development/High Performance Program is one on the North Shore Soccer Development Centres oldest programs. The program is open to both Boys and Girls from the ages of 5-17 and runs from the beginning of Fall to the end of Spring.

Player Development/High Performance Objectives

Develop players to reach their own potential
Develop all basic techniques
Develop skills and tactical awareness through small sided games
Develop basic physical components
Develop psychological and social skills
Provide professional coaching and develop new coaches
Group players based on ability and age to enhance development
Fun and enjoyable experience for all

This program is split into three 10 week blocks and is supported with age group specific curriculum designed to teach the principles of Attacking, and Defending and develop all basic techniques with the use of small sided games. Players are evaluated throughout the program and are selected into groups based on their current ability to work with similar, liked minded players in an environment intended to accelerate their development. First time registrants can purchase a uniform at point of registration for $50:00 and picked up at the first session

Professional Coach

Player Development /High Performance age groups will have its own dedicated Head Coach. All coaches working within the program will be of the highest quality and must meet a certain criteria as set by the NSSDC.

Player Evaluations

At the end of each 10 week block players will receive a written evaluation from their coach, this evaluation will include both strengths and weaknesses and give an action plan for the player to work on to improve on the their weaknesses.

BC Soccer, Whitecaps Partnership

As a partner in development with the BCSA and the Whitecaps, the NSSDC will provide BCSA and Whitecaps with player evaluations recommending potential Players for the Whitecaps Prospect, BC Provincial and Whitecaps Residency Programs. In addition to this the NSSDC will provide BCSA staff the opportunity to visit the Centre to run training sessions and view players in the U12-U16 NSSDC Advanced Player Academy Program to identify potential provincial players within a professional training environment. These visits will occur once a month.

University/College opportunities

The NSSDC currently has 5 senior staff members working as Head/Assistant coaches within various Colleges and Universities across the lower Mainland. In addition to this the NSSDC’s TD Hubert Busby Jr. with his involvement with the LA Sol/Galaxy has many connections with Major Universities and Colleges in the US. This link provides opportunities for players both boys and girls that aspire to play at University or College level in Canada and the US. Selected players that demonstrate potential to play at this level will be invited to represent the NSSDC in various college showcase tournaments throughout the year.

NSSDC Advanced Player Academy Program

Players participating in the Player Development/High Performance program will also get the opportunity to be identified for the NSSDC Advanced Player Academy Program which is designed for the dedicated soccer player from U10-U17 for both boys and girls. This program is by invitation only and players are selected based on there overall soccer ability and attitude. The programs objective is to “develop players capable of playing in the Metro League, Y league, Whitecaps, Provincial, National Team and University Programs.” Players selected for this program will commit to a year long program and train 2x each week and represent the Academy teams in various tournaments, exhibition games throughout the year. Teams will also have the opportunity to travel to the US, South America and Europe playing against and to train with Professional Academy teams from other countries. Players from the U16/17 age groups will be invited to Participate in various University and College showcase tournaments in the US over the course of the year.

Schedule for 2009/10 Fall and Winter:

FALL 2009

Sept 14th – Dec 14th

BOYS				GIRLS
228562	Friday	5:00-6:30pm	2001-2004	228561	Friday	5:00-6:30pm
228526	Wednesday	5:00-6:30pm	2000	228588	Thursday	5:00-6:30pm
228521	Wednesday	5:00-6:30pm	1999	228535	Thursday	5:00-6:30pm
228507	Tuesday	5:00-6:30pm	1998	227376	Monday	5:00-6:30pm
228509	Tuesday	5:00-6:30pm	1997	228501	Monday	5:00-6:30pm
228513	Tuesday	6:30-8:00pm	1996	228532	Thursday	6:30-8:00pm
228519	Tuesday	6:30-8:00pm	1995	228533	Thursday	6:30-8:00pm
228528	Wednesday	6:30-8:00pm	1994 and up	228530	Wednesday	6:30-8:00pm

We will be operating in our normal slot until Nov 9th when we will change to 4-7pm time slot

$240 (12Weeks)

WINTER 2009

Jan 4th – March 5th

BOYS				GIRLS
228580	Friday	4:00-5:30pm	2001-2004	228579	Friday	4:00-5:30pm
228572	Wednesday	4:00-5:30pm	2000	228578	Thursday	4:00-5:30pm
228571	Wednesday	4:00-5:30pm	1999	228577	Thursday	4:00-5:30pm
228567	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm	1998	228565	Monday	4:00-5:30pm
228568	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm	1997	228566	Monday	4:00-5:30pm
228569	Tuesday	5:30-7:00pm	1996	228575	Thursday	5:30-7:00pm
228570	Tuesday	5:30-7:00pm	1995	228576	Thursday	5:30-7:00pm
228573	Wednesday	5:30-7:00pm	1994 and up	228574	Wednesday	5:30-7:00pm

$200 (10weeks)

To register call 604-987-PLAY and state registration code.

All players will be expected to purchase a uniform for $50 if required, Tracksuits and Rain Jackets are also available to purchase on request

If you have any questions about the program please contact Steve Hood: 604-209-5475 soccerhood@yahoo.com