Post by Soccerhouse on Dec 8, 2014 13:31:55 GMT -5
U.S. Soccer Makes Unprecedented Commitment to Development of World-Class Players and Coaches
hum, not as groundbreaking as they seem to imply, but i copied the players section below which as a few key points. wondering why they are waiting so long for u12 academy. not sure if this is a good or bad thing. i'm a big fan of state cup, its always a great tourney. on paper are you the best team in the state and then you can advance to regionals, nationals etc. imagine growing up never getting to "compete" at state cup. i know its not about winning etc, but at some point you have to have something push these kids.
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/08/10/43/141208-ynt-coaching-initiatives-rel
PLAYERS
In the effort to influence and impact development at an earlier stage, U.S. Soccer will add an Under-12 age group to the Development Academy program beginning in the Fall of 2016.
The Federation will increase funding for the Development Academy Scholarship Program, removing barriers to elite participation and allowing more players to play for a lower cost.
Providing quality training environments and training sessions for young players continues to be critically important, and U.S. Soccer has been aggressively expanding these efforts with its Training Center program, which has in turn led to the discovery of additional players.
Based on the best practices around the world, U.S. Soccer will standardize small-sided games and field sizes for youth players. Creating the proper environment on and off the field for players to develop is a critical component for future success, and this begins in the earliest phases of development.
Since the dawn of Major League Soccer, college soccer has played a significant role in producing players for the professional and international level. U.S. Soccer is collaborating with the NCAA to make changes to the college soccer model that will benefit the health and wellness of the athletes by extending the season over a longer period of time. Off the field, former MLS executive Nelson Rodrìguez has taken on the role of Managing Director, National Team Advisory Services. This new department will provide guidance, counseling and education on a variety of career-related topics to members of the National Team player pool.
hum, not as groundbreaking as they seem to imply, but i copied the players section below which as a few key points. wondering why they are waiting so long for u12 academy. not sure if this is a good or bad thing. i'm a big fan of state cup, its always a great tourney. on paper are you the best team in the state and then you can advance to regionals, nationals etc. imagine growing up never getting to "compete" at state cup. i know its not about winning etc, but at some point you have to have something push these kids.
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/12/08/10/43/141208-ynt-coaching-initiatives-rel
PLAYERS
In the effort to influence and impact development at an earlier stage, U.S. Soccer will add an Under-12 age group to the Development Academy program beginning in the Fall of 2016.
The Federation will increase funding for the Development Academy Scholarship Program, removing barriers to elite participation and allowing more players to play for a lower cost.
Providing quality training environments and training sessions for young players continues to be critically important, and U.S. Soccer has been aggressively expanding these efforts with its Training Center program, which has in turn led to the discovery of additional players.
Based on the best practices around the world, U.S. Soccer will standardize small-sided games and field sizes for youth players. Creating the proper environment on and off the field for players to develop is a critical component for future success, and this begins in the earliest phases of development.
Since the dawn of Major League Soccer, college soccer has played a significant role in producing players for the professional and international level. U.S. Soccer is collaborating with the NCAA to make changes to the college soccer model that will benefit the health and wellness of the athletes by extending the season over a longer period of time. Off the field, former MLS executive Nelson Rodrìguez has taken on the role of Managing Director, National Team Advisory Services. This new department will provide guidance, counseling and education on a variety of career-related topics to members of the National Team player pool.
