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 10-12 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 program 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 and College opportunities

The NSSDC currently has several senior staff members working as Head/ Assistant coaches within various Colleges and Universities across the lower Mainland. In addition, our former NSSDC Technical Director, Hubert Busby Jr., with his previous involvement with the LA Sol/Galaxy, and now, with The Whitecaps Women Team, has many connections with Major Universities and Colleges in the USA and Canada.

In these regards The NSSDC is working on a program to enhance the attainment of Athletic Scholarships opportunities for players, both boys and girls, who aspire to play at the University or College level in Canada and the USA. By enrolling in the Scholarship Soccer System Program, players who demonstrate potential to play at this level, will be assisted in defining their skills, in reinforcing their playing roles, and in maximizing their scholastic financial opportunities

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 2010/11 Fall and Winter:

FALL 2010

Sept 13 – Dec 6

BOYS				GIRLS
246558	Friday	5:00-6:30pm	2002-2005	246557	Friday	5:00-6:30pm
246553	Wednesday	5:00-6:30pm	2001	246556	Thursday	5:00-6:30pm
246552	Wednesday	5:00-6:30pm	2000	246560	Thursday	5:00-6:30pm
246551	Tuesday	5:00-6:30pm	1999	246561	Monday	5:00-6:30pm
246548	Tuesday	5:00-6:30pm	1998	246546	Monday	5:00-6:30pm
246549	Tuesday	6:30-8:00pm	1997	246547	Thursday	6:30-8:00pm
246559	Tuesday	6:30-8:00pm	1996	246555	Thursday	6:30-8:00pm
246550	Wednesday	6:30-8:00pm	1995 and up	246554	Wednesday	6:30-8:00pm

We will be operating in our normal slot until Nov 8th when we will change to 4-7pm time slot.

$240 (12Weeks)

WINTER 2011

Jan 4 – March 11

BOYS				GIRLS
250272	Friday	4:00-5:30pm	2002-2005	250270	Friday	4:00-5:30pm
250264	Wednesday	4:00-5:30pm	2001	250271	Thursday	4:00-5:30pm
250263	Wednesday	4:00-5:30pm	2000	250269	Thursday	4:00-5:30pm
250260	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm	1999	250268	Monday	4:00-5:30pm
250256	Tuesday	4:00-5:30pm	1998	250261	Monday	4:00-5:30pm
250257	Tuesday	5:30-7:00pm	1997	250262	Thursday	5:30-7:00pm
250258	Tuesday	5:30-7:00pm	1996	250266	Thursday	5:30-7:00pm
250259	Wednesday	5:30-7:00pm	1995 and up	250265	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