North Shore Soccer Development Centre
In partnership with NVFC the NSSDC is pleased to offer the Grass Roots Team/Coach Development Program.
What it means to you as a coach of the team and also you as parent of each player
In each age group from U-10 to U-16 the clubs will have several teams playing within the House leagues. During the season the club and their Technical Director see it as an advantage to offer it’s players and coaches the ability to work with a professional coach. This is where the NSSDC can offer its services as mentor and teacher to the coaches and its players.
How does it work?
Prior to the start of the season there are several steps taken to prepare all parties for the program.
The staff coach will provide ongoing mentorship to the club coaches and its players. Each team and its team coaches will work with the NSSDC Staff Coaches at various times throughout the season on the training ground. During this time the coaches will work on the following program highlights:
Grass Roots Session Boys (U10-U11) ![]()
Grass Roots Session Boys (U12-U13) ![]()
Grass Roots Session Boys (U14) ![]()
Grass Roots Session Boys (U15) ![]()
Curriculum Outline
U10-U11 Curriculum
The U10-U11 curriculum is an 8 week program with the emphasis on fun using recreational soccer games as a tool to teach players the basic fundamentals of soccer. All activities are age appropriate and can be adapted for players of all levels of ability.
| SESSION 1 | Dribbling and Feinting 1v1 |
| SESSION 2 | Dribbling, Feinting, Turning |
| SESSION 3 | Passing and Receiving, 2v1, 2v2 |
| SESSION 4 | Attacking in 3’s, Switching the point of attack |
| SESSION 5 | Passing and support |
| SESSION 6 | Principles of Defending |
| SESSION 7 | Shooting |
| SESSION 8 | Crossing and Finishing |
U12-U13 Curriculum
The U12-U13 curriculum is a 7 week program basic which, focuses on developing basic technique through the use of progressive drills and games. All activities are age appropriate and can be adapted for players of all levels of ability.
| SESSION 1 | Dribbling and Feinting 1v1 |
| SESSION 2 | Passing and Receiving 2v2 |
| SESSION 3 | Passing and Support |
| SESSION 4 | Attacking in 3’s, Switching the point of attack |
| SESSION 5 | Principles of Defending |
| SESSION 6 | Shooting |
| SESSION 7 | Crossing and Finishing |
U14 Curriculum
The U14 curriculum is a 6 week program basic which, focuses on developing basic technique through the use of progressive drills and games. All activities are age appropriate and can be adapted for players of all levels of ability.
| SESSION 1 | Dribbling and Feinting 1v1 |
| SESSION 2 | Passing and Possession |
| SESSION 3 | Shooting |
| SESSION 4 | Principles of Defending |
| SESSION 5 | Long range shooting |
| SESSION 6 | Crossing and Finishing |
U15 Curriculum
The U15 curriculum is a 4 week program basic which, focuses on developing basic technique through the use of progressive drills and games. All activities are age appropriate and can be adapted for players of all levels of ability.
| SESSION 1 | 1v1 Attacking |
| SESSION 2 | Passing and Support, Building Attack from the Back |
| SESSION 3 | Principles of Defending |
| SESSION 4 | Shooting |