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.”

Schedule for Spring 2012:

Spring Break Soccer Camp:
A fun based program that uses recreational soccer activities to teach
players the fundamentals of the game.

William Griffin


274516	M-F	March 12-16 9:30-11:30am	Born 2006 & 2007	$121
274517	M-F	March 19-23 9:30-11:30am	Born 2006 & 2007	$121
274518	M-F	March 12-16 9:00-12:00pm	Born 2005 & Older	$132
274515	M-F	March 19-23 9:00-12:00pm	Born 2005 & Older	$132

Street Soccer Programs:
We create a soccer environment where players have the opportunity to play a variety of games we used to play in the scholl yard and street.


274514	M-F	March 12-16 1:00-3:00am	2002 - 1998	$110
274522	M-F	March 19-23 1:00-3:00am	2002 - 1998	$110

Player Development and High Performance Programs:
Focus on developing all soccer fundamentals including tactical awareness and game understanding.

SPRING 2012 - April 10th–June 14th 2012 - $220 (10 weeks)

BOYS				GIRLS
284962	Wednesday	4:00-5:30pm	2000	284968	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm
284963	Wednesday	4:00-5:30pm	1999	284969	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm
284964	Wednesday	5:30-7:00pm	1998 & Older	284970	Wednesday	5:30-7:00pm
284960	Thursday	4:00-5:30pm	2003-2006	284966	Thursday	4:00-5:30pm
284961	Thursday	5:30-7:00pm	2001	284967	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm
284965	Thursday	5:30-7:00pm	2002	284971	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm

Goalkeeper Programs:
Designed for the dedicated goalkeeper and focused on developing all technical aspects of the position.

SPRING 2012 - April 10th–June 14th 2012 - $200 (10 weeks)

BOYS				GIRLS
287232	Tuesday	4:00-5:00pm	2001-1999	287233	Tuesday	4:00-5:00pm
287234	Tuesday	5:00-6:00pm	1998 & Older	287235	Tuesday	5:00-6:00pm

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.

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